Question:
What do can be done about the pre for colon screening?

When my husband had this done they gave him a jug of stuff to drink. I don't think I could drink that much? I am also not sure if it will make me sick. I know contrast for some tests will. Has anyone dealt with this proceedure and what did you do about the pre drink?    — trible (posted on December 10, 2009)

December 10, 2009
I asked for the pills instead of the liquid because I didnt think I could stomach the liquid either. The pills were huge and tasted somewhere between chalk and a salt lick. You have to take 5 every 15 min with at least 8oz of water each time. My doc wanted me to double that! I thought by the next morning when I was taking the last of the pills I would for sure vomit if I had to take one more. I'm convinced that the pills were better. Its the worst part about the procedure and its over in no time. It wasn't bad but it was not great either. You will be fine either way.
   — kmom1420

December 10, 2009
I had this done and the doctor had me drink Merilax and gatoraide mix and it was not too bad. I could not eat anything for the day berfore the procedure. It was the smaller bottle of merilax and one to two of the 64oz bottels of gatoraid. Plus take three laxitive pills like docalax. This worked well and did the job. However, you can not have any blue, red or purple colored drinks when picking the drinks for the day. Ask your doctor about this type of plan because my doctor told me it was cheaper than teh stuff they give up at the office or at the drug store. Not sure but worth asking. Hope this helps.
   — lscheller

December 11, 2009
I had a colonoscopy last Tuesday. I was worried about drinking the gallon of "stuff"...but I put my mind to it and it was okay. No taste to it really. I would have a mint to suck on after each drink. It is true...the prep is the worst....everything turned out good for me....and I wish you luck too!!
   — VeeVonne

December 11, 2009
I had my colonoscopy today. I used pico salax which is 2 packets. I had to put the first packet in about 1/2 c of water and drink lots of water afterward at 2:00 p.m. and the other packet with 1/2 c water (and drink lots of water afterwards) at 7:00p.m. the day before. Believe me it really worked. I didn't get to bed till 4:00 a.m. I spent most of my time in the bathroom. The pico salax is orange flavoured and tastes okay. I found it left an after taste in mouth afterwards. Nina O.
   — Nina O.