WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 2000: Re: options for bowel prep?

Re: options for bowel prep?

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 27 Dec 2000 11:07:31 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 27 Dec 2000, Sue wrote: >
>I have done bowel prep twice (prior to colonoscopy and laparoscopy) and
>did not tolerate it well at all. Used Fleet Phosphosoda both times as
>my GI doc said it was at least a lot less to drink than GoLytely or
>other options. After the first experience I took medication which
>helped with the nausea. But I gag so badly that I frankly fear the prep
>far more than future procedures (which I will need due to bowel polyps
>and endo). Took 45 minutes to drink 5 oz because I could handle only
>small sips without bringing it all back up. Tried to gulp it down
>quickly to get it over with but absolutely could not. I have handled a
>lot medically but am nauseated easily so this is not just a case of
>self-fulfilling fears. Are there options other than the super-salty
>solutions that are acceptably effective?
>Thanks much, Sue

Unfortunately, Go-lytely is the best option to come along. Previous regimens were much worse-yech! One thing that works with the Go-lytely is using the flavored (lemon-lime or cherry) and putting it in a blender with ice. You get the margarita effect and it seems much easier to tolerate... Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

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