![]() In the days leading up, my GI recommended I drink whole milk or chocolate milk to get some protein for the baby. The day of the prep, I pumped and dumped and then 24 hours after the procedure you need to do the same, so the anesthesia is out of your system. ![]() If you’re breastfeeding, get ready to pump and dump and supplement if you don’t have a stash in the freezer.It allows you to enjoy a “red” flavor, without drinking something that is red in color. Much more palatable and I tolerated it much better. The mixture of the Miralax is SO much better this way. Rather than lemon lime Gatorade, check out the Cherry Frost flavor! I learned this from a virtual friend.My compassionate little 2-year-old even held my glass of prep with me and didn’t want to leave my side when I went to the bathroom. People shared their “tricks”, offered words of encouragement and made me feel empowered. I shared my experience on Instagram and connected with hundreds of people publicly and through private messages. My mom flew in from Chicago to take care of my kids the moment I started prep and so that my husband could take me to the procedure. My husband took my toddler out for dinner this week so I wouldn’t need to see them eating or smell food. It’s nearly impossible to go through this process alone. Knowing I had that to look forward to, helped me a great deal! This time around my husband and I went shopping after breakfast and then we went out to dinner and to a light show at the Botanical Gardens (where we got engaged!). Along with that first meal, I try and plan something fun to do. Look up menus and decide where you want to treat yo’self. Use this as a reward and something to look forward to. There’s nothing quite like that first morsel of food you get to eat after your colonoscopy. Daydream about that first meal, eyes on the prize.Much less to pass, and if you aren’t able to drink all your prep-less chance of needing to redo the scope. I impose this on myself and for years have seen what a difference it makes with my prep. I used gummy bears to chase the magnesium citrate, two bears for every sip! It was also a nice treat and it felt good to actually chew something after only having liquids for days. In the days leading up, you can eat all the colors, but 24 hours before your scope stay away from any red, orange or purple as those colors are not allowed during prep. Gummy bears are considered a clear liquid because they liquify upon digestion, much like Jello. GUMMY BEARS!! Boys and girls, this is a game changer.Every person is different, no journey is the same.īut, I want to share a few helpful “work arounds” I used this time. Each test, each poke and prod, each surgery, desensitizes us. Nothing like burning 500 calories while you’re not eating!Īs patients, each experience throughout our journey impacts us in a unique way and toughens our skin a bit. That in and of itself is exhausting and zaps your energy. Along with being an IBD mom, I’m breastfeeding. This time-I was home with my rambunctious (but oh so sweet) 2-year-old and my 6-month-old, while going more than 72 hours on clear liquids. This time around-along with the prep, I had some additional “obstacles”. When you live with IBD, the worry about what can be discovered weighs heavily on you. The prep is the worst, the procedure is easy. ![]() Then, I remember I have 20 ounces to get down, plus 64 ounces of Miralax mixed with Gatorade…all within a few hours. The moment the disgusting liquid touches my lip, the hair on my arms stands up and I instantly start to dry heave. Different from all the “healthies” in the world.įor me, downing the magnesium citrate is physically painful. A day, not even an hour, usually passes where I don’t think about my chronic illness-but this is a stark reminder that I’m different. The entire process-from getting the prep, to taking the prep, to getting prepped at the hospital is a painful reminder of my reality. It’s so much more than a procedure to me though. From the moment I schedule my scope I make a mental note and the dread and anguish looms over as the day of the procedure grows near. Save the date, it’s time for your annual colonoscopy! Ugh.
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