My colonoscopy prep was an adventure. I had to drink a large amount of that prep liquid. I got creative and made a 'prep - cocktail' by mixing it with some fruit juice to make it more palatable. I was sitting in my kitchen, sipping this strange concoction, when my friend called. I told her what I was doing, and she started laughing so hard. We ended up chatting for a while about all the crazy things people have to do for medical tests, and that made the whole prep process a bit more fun.
Sure! My friend was doing the colonoscopy prep and had to drink that horrible-tasting liquid. Well, she thought she could chug it down fast like a shot. But as soon as she did, she made the funniest face and immediately ran to the bathroom, not because of the prep working but because she almost threw up from the taste. It was hilarious in a way.
Well, I remember my colonoscopy prep. I had to drink that horrible-tasting liquid. I set up a little 'drinking station' in my living room with a timer, a big glass of water to chase the prep drink, and some mints to try and get rid of the aftertaste. I must have looked like a mad scientist, swigging down that stuff while muttering to myself about why I ate so much junk food. But in the end, it was all worth it for a healthy check - up.
Sure. One of my friends once told me that during the colonoscopy prep, he had to stay close to the bathroom all day. He was so worried about not making it in time that he set up a little 'camp' right outside the bathroom door with a book and some snacks. Every few minutes he'd make a dash in. It was quite a comical sight, especially when his family walked by and saw his 'camp' setup.
I heard about a woman who during colonoscopy prep, accidentally spilled the prep liquid all over her kitchen counter. She was so flustered trying to clean it up while also worrying about getting the prep done on time. And then she realized she had some on her face from when she was trying to gulp it down quickly. It was quite the sight.
For the bathroom trips, make sure you are close to a bathroom at all times. Have some reading material or something to keep you occupied. You can also try to time your prep so that it doesn't interfere too much with your normal activities. For example, start it earlier in the day if possible.
One hilarious thing is when people misjudge how quickly the prep will work. For example, someone might think they have more time before the 'urge' hits and then suddenly they're in a public place and have to find a bathroom ASAP. It's like a mad dash for the nearest loo. And then there's the whole ordeal of having to carry around extra supplies like wipes and clean underwear just in case.
One common horror story is the extreme nausea. People often have to drink a large amount of the prep solution which can make them feel really sick. Some even end up vomiting, which is not only unpleasant but also means they may not be properly prepped for the colonoscopy.
A patient during his colonoscopy was given some mild sedation. While the procedure was going on, he started talking about his dreams of becoming a famous chef. He was describing all these elaborate recipes as if he was on a cooking show. When he came to, he had no idea he had been babbling like that. Everyone in the room had a good laugh about it. This story shows how the drugs can sometimes make people do and say really strange things during a colonoscopy.
Here's a story. A man went in for a colonoscopy. As they were preparing him, he noticed all the strange equipment and joked that he felt like he was about to be launched into outer space instead of having a medical procedure. Then, when it was over, he told the staff that his 'space journey' was quite an experience. His light - hearted attitude made everyone around him laugh.
There was this one moment during my colonoscopy when the doctor said 'Whoa, that's a big curve!' referring to my colon. It was just so matter - of - fact but it made me laugh. I mean, it was an odd comment to make during such a procedure.