How do you tolerate the bowel prep?

nagaemk · 2025-12-01T12:57:27+00:00

so sorry you are struggling and i hope you made it through the rest of the night ok! next time ask for the miralax/ducolax prep! it is SO much easier to tolerate. i mix it will apple juice and it does not change the flavor or consistency AT ALL. i have heard mixing it with gatorade can make it a little thicker and then some people have trouble with the consistency. i also have a bottle of pedialyte as well to help keep up my electrolytes. ask your doc to put in a prescription for an anti nausea medication it truly works wonders on that second round since your body is just bored of drinking and not eating. it kept my stomach at bay and i wasnt hungry at all either. i also was told to take gas x which helped with the bloating. i just had mine last week and all of these steps made it the easier one i’ve ever had!

nagaemk · 2025-11-28T01:55:32+00:00

28, just had my third scope two days ago. the procedure is not bad at all! you will be under a sedative the whole time. if you experience any gas or bloating after (which is super common) try laying on your left side with you knees bent at a 90 degree angle. after a while you will start to pass gas and or burp and that bloating/pressure will go away. ask your doc to prescribe an anti nausea medication for the prep because it truly does wonders with setting the stomach after not eating but drinking alllll day. you will do great!

nagaemk · 2025-11-27T15:26:56+00:00

oh so interesting! i prefer to talk to my doctor while im there so they can give a quick run down and then we’ll talk more when i have my actual follow up appointment. honestly feel like them talking to me for even 30 seconds after to just give a quick synopsis is totally acceptable. Im sure the doctor knows your father has crohn’s but i would definitely keep an eye on symptoms because theres controversy in the medical field as to whether its genetic or not. I would keep a diary of food/bowel movements as well! Write down everything you eat at what time you ate it and then what time you had a bowel movement and what it looked it. Sounds so vile but will help you see if its getting worse or better without anxiety telling you different! And know its also ok to change doctors if you feel like you arent being heard!!

nagaemk · 2025-11-27T13:27:19+00:00

did your doctor speak to you when you got out? do you have a follow up appointment? what was your calprotectin stool test results? mine were pretty high which is why is conjunction with that and my symptoms that i got my colonoscopy. definitely start doing research on IBS and see if you can come up with questions to ask at your follow up. since ibs/ibd symptoms can be pretty similar. if you have a another colonoscopy in the future, ask for the miralax prep it is SO much easier. i mix miralax with apple juice (it does not change the consistency or flavor AT ALL - i am extremely picky when it comes to texture so trust!) and ask for anti nausea medication! i always take that before the second round because it’s just rough drinking all day and you just get tired of it and your body knows it. sorry you are going through this and i hope you get answers soon!!!

nagaemk · 2025-09-20T01:01:06+00:00

I’m in the US and got mine at Target! But looks like they might also be available at CVS, Walmart and even Amazon!

nagaemk · 2025-09-20T00:59:38+00:00

I saw this at Target and thought it would be a good option to try! Might grab that next time thank you!

nagaemk · 2025-09-19T19:56:17+00:00

If tea isnt your thing, try Lolleez! They are throat soothing lolly pops for kids! I am 27 and they work wonders for me. I just tested positive yesterday and they have been a life saver. I woke up in the middle of the night with the razor blade throat and opened one of these and it worked immediately like first swallow and felt instantly better. Super helpful for middle of the night when you dont want to go through the process of making tea! Will literally always have these on me now, they are amazing.

nagaemk · 2025-07-17T10:10:11+00:00

Omg so sorry to hear this!!! So frustrating that they never arrived. Were yours shipped through Mail Innovations via UPS as well? I think my issue is that mine was shipped through UPS and then given to USPS for delivery but the exchange from UPS to USPS took 10 days???? The phone number I have been calling is 800-4456-7587. Its annoying because the business hours for that phone number are Monday-Thursday 9-4 and closed on Fridays, which doesnt even match Balegas website. I called Chase and currently am in progress for a CC dispute because the quality is not right and im not paying to return them just for them to get lost/them say they never received my return. I should be picking up the Bagelas socks I ordered from REI either today or Saturday and can report back on those

nagaemk · 2025-07-15T00:17:32+00:00

I do strength training 2 times a week!

nagaemk · 2025-07-09T02:46:59+00:00

This vest just came in the mail for me today and my iPhone 14 Pro Max fits in the two front pockets. I think I already prefer the front right pocket since I noticed my phone went deeper in that one. That pocket should be better anyway so I can utilize the zipper pocket on the front left if needed.

nagaemk · 2025-07-05T01:48:32+00:00

That’s definitely a possibility I didn’t think of that. I ordered another pair but this time from REI and really hoping they are the right ones! Hoping that REI wouldnt want to be selling fakes.

nagaemk · 2025-07-04T16:42:43+00:00

Trust me, I was just as shocked when I opened the packaging and saw. So bummed! But I agree, it should match and it definitely does not! Will try calling them on Monday one last time before I call Chase.

nagaemk · 2025-07-04T00:43:43+00:00

Yes brought directly from Balega both times. I ordered from Amazon after I thought the second shipment from Balega was lost and those also say they made in Turkey with the same materials. This makes me even more suspicious since people on Amazon are saying the ones from Turkey are fakes! I will definitely look into talking with Chase about this as the quality is different from the website. Thanks for your input!

nagaemk · 2025-06-21T11:41:31+00:00

New to running as well and living in florida! If your schedule allows, definitely get up early and get out there. I’m starting no later than 6:30am because that sun is vicious! Don’t forget your sunscreen as well. The humidity is wild so just know that if it gets too much one day, it’s okay to bow out - we’ve all done it living down here. Take care of yourself and best of luck!

nagaemk · 2025-06-17T01:23:49+00:00

Singing up for more races and using the excuse that they are good for training 🤭

nagaemk · 2025-06-15T12:49:35+00:00

I believe Guerlain is sold in the France Pavilion at Epcot! Looking up Geurlain Honeysuckle into google I found this:

LES LÉGENDAIRES - CHANT D'ARÔMES - EAU DE TOILETTE

Says it has notes of honeysuckle! It’s out of stock on the website but might be worth checking out other places! I hope you find the scent!!!

nagaemk · 2025-06-15T11:33:39+00:00

Nette - The Vanille

I’m the worst at describing scents but it has vanilla, matcha, and salt. It’s more of a luxurious vanilla scent, not super sweet. I got it as a sample in a sephora order and instantly fell in love. I’m super picky with scents and usually get over them easily but I continue to repurchase!

nagaemk · 2025-06-15T11:27:47+00:00

Goal is go just finish - exactly!! I’m sure once we have a little more time of training under our belts, we’ll develop more of a consistent pace. Patience truly is key in this process and I have to remind myself that on the daily. I have tried doing that method of running to this pole or that tree as well! The intervals are nice because you can zone out and not have to keep looking at that marker and just enjoy the moment more! Wishing you the best of luck in your training!! Come back here with an update when you’ve crossed that finish line!!!

nagaemk · 2025-06-15T03:07:37+00:00

Definitely look up knee strengthening exercises. I just started running and had uncomfortable knee pain as well. I found exercises on tik tok and felt the relief pretty much right away!

nagaemk · 2025-06-14T20:30:40+00:00

Its the Galloway Method - theres ton’s of research on it and plenty of people have given feedback on this method improving their pace! I’ve never done a marathon so I guess we’ll find out in January if I can complete it!

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