Bummer!

shmurciakova
shmurciakova Member Posts: 906 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
So, all day yesterday I preped for my colonoscopy which was today. I drank 2 bottles of Phosphosoda 6 hours apart as directed and only ate (drank) broth, yellow jello, water and diet 7-UP as well as decaf tea for 24 hours then went in to Anchorage (2 hours away) for my scope. The good news is she found no large polyps and there was nothing to remove. The bad news is that there was still "stool" in my colon, which actually looked like yellow bile to me. She tried to squirt it off w/ the scope and look closely but she could not see any small polyps, if they were there! I asked her if I did anything wrong and she said we will have to try a different prep next time. She said chemo "changes" your colon. Of course I was far too drugged out to ask too many questions and after she told me I have to come back next year instead of 3 years due to this problem, off she went and I went to the recovery area. I am a little depressed because I went through all the prep exactly as instructed and now I feel all uneasy that she could not see very well.
Have you ever experienced this? What prep did you use?
-Susan.

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  • chynabear
    chynabear Member Posts: 481 Member
    #2
    I have always used a prescription of either Go-Litely or something with a similar name.

    Before my surgery, my surgeon ordered that on top of some OTC (can't remember what exactly) of "cleaner" AND enema's. I thought this was a bit of overkill (especially since I should have still been clean from my scope) but I know she wanted it CLEAN.

    I do know that some just use the OTC stuff, though.

    I believe that some stuff will sometimes remain in your colon just from your stomach giving off waste and it looks like either yellow or green bile. I think I had some both times and my gastro's both said that it was normal for some to remain. Maybe it was just because she couldn't remove it?

    One year isn't so bad. Just think of it as extra insurance. If there is anything, it won't have three years to grow but only one. I guess I try to find the positive in each bad thing.

    I would ask about the go-litely or half-litely for next time, maybe. I'm sure you followed the directions and did everything exactly right it just wasn't the right "cleaner" for you.

    Tricia
  • livin
    livin Member Posts: 318 Member
    #3
    I am sorry you did not get the full results you wanted, but I must congratulate you on being able to drink 2 bottles of that prep. Each time I have my colonoscopies every 6 months I can barely get half of bottle down without gagging.
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
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    Hey, Susan. Went for my first post-crc colonoscopy...I threw up 3/4 of the phosphosoda, and still I prevailed! The secret is MAJOR water drinking...
    I was also told 1 year instead of 3, but not because of non cleaning, just as a real good precaution since I just became NED....don't be too discouraged...look at the fact that no large polyps mean that there is less chance of cancer...just look at the goodness of the day.
    Hugs, Kathi
  • nanuk
    nanuk Member Posts: 1,358 Member
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    I had a similar experience with a past procedure; I can't remember the prep, but I just finished a 10 day "cleansing" and diet program in CA, and in addition to a colon detox, we drank diluted sea water-(boiled) every day. I guarantee that this will clean you out! They get regular sea water, boil it, and dilute it-(10/1, I think..)
    Anyway, if you want to inquire about her colon clense products and procedures, I know she would be happy to talk with you and/or send you information about prep. Her name is Mary Ann Jones, and the e-mail is caringforyou@cedarbrookhome.com, and the website is www.cedarbrookhome.com
    You may also be able to buy the purified seawater at the Anchorage health food store-(?)
  • lfondots63
    lfondots63 Member Posts: 818 Member
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    Hi Susan,

    I did the halflyte since my daughter works in a drug store and said that was better then the regular. Another thing you might want to do if you are nervous there is a bowel cleanser that I'm going to try after chemo called "Renew Life". Here is the url: http://www.renewlife.com/shop/index.html. I found a healthfood store I can get it at. I'm doing it just to be cautious. Don't want anything in my colon. I think you should be glad nothing was found and just work on a good diet until the next colonoscopy. Take care and HUGS.

    Lisa
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  • shmurciakova
    shmurciakova Member Posts: 906 Member
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    Well, that was the reason that I did all the prep on Wed. I took the first bottle at 9am and then the second one at 3 pm. I did not eat anything at all after midnight. I was all done pooping by 7pm and didn't go again after that. My colonoscopy was actually at 2pm yesterday (Thursday). So maybe all that time inbetween allowed bile to build up on my colon wall - or else it was the yellow jello? Anyway, I know it is not that big a deal to have to go again in a year (or less), but it is just frustrating that I was not clean and pink!! Maybe next time I should not do it so far in advance and spend the night in Anchorage instead??
    -Susan.
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  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
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    GREAT idea, guys. The night before my resection, I stayed at the Doubletree Inn. I told one of the staff why I was there, and at about 9pm, there was a knock on the door, and there stood one of the staff, with a 'good luck' card signed by everyone working that night...I'll never forget that...AND the hospital was just down the street!
    Hugs, kathi
  • kangatoo
    kangatoo Member Posts: 2,105 Member
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    KathiM said:

    GREAT idea, guys. The night before my resection, I stayed at the Doubletree Inn. I told one of the staff why I was there, and at about 9pm, there was a knock on the door, and there stood one of the staff, with a 'good luck' card signed by everyone working that night...I'll never forget that...AND the hospital was just down the street!
    Hugs, kathi

    Hi Sue. Good to hear that you were clear....has a ring to it, don't it. I am sure that if your doc. had any reservations she would have ordered another prep. and colonoscopy. Doing the preps are no fun but I agree with others here that another in 12 months might be a chore but will certainly be good surviellance for you.
    Ross n Jen

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