cbc812
Monday, September 24, 2007 5:51:00 AM
A note to all who will be enduring this procedure in the future - as a relatively young (32) person to need this done, I was not happy at all about it. I called my doctor just before starting my "day before" regimen and asked if the "liquids" that I was allowed included beer. To my great relief, the nurse said that she thought it did, and the empty stomach buzz was sufficient to make the draining of my insides nearly bearable. Of course, check with your physician.
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Monday, September 24, 2007 6:24:00 AM
The main risk of bowel prep is dehydration and its progressive avalanche of problems. Why then, would you want to consume alcohol, a known diuretic. It won't help clean you out any faster than anything else, but would appear to create an increased risk of dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.

Also, there is the issue of mixing alcohol and anesthesia. Better make sure to talk to your doctor yourself, not through a third-party.

Is beer really that important to you?

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Friday, June 22, 2012 8:41:35 AM
Topped for FGM.
pdxstogieman
Friday, June 22, 2012 12:38:28 PM

They are putting you out for a colonoscopy? Why?

donutboy2000 wrote:

I think that's the standard procedure. I had my first colonoscopy last year, no other health issues going into it, and they put me under for it. If they find polyps etc, while they're spelunking your intestinal tract they take them out then if possible. Anyway, the prep going into the procedure is the crappy part of the whole deal (literally), and it's a nice nappy time during the procedure.

Stinkdyr
Friday, June 22, 2012 3:55:52 PM
Enjoy it.

It is a lot like what the gubment does to you via taxes everyday.

🍺

GrayBeard2
Friday, June 22, 2012 4:06:39 PM
Wife and I did "his and hers" 2 years ago. Man up and do the gig, no big deal and a nice nap.
pgje51
Friday, June 22, 2012 5:20:12 PM
was procedured in 2008, have 7 years until I have to re-up. Overall, not a bad experience other than needing to be close by the john all day of the prep.
m j toal
Friday, June 22, 2012 5:46:08 PM
Just had mine last week.

No big deal.

My doctor did chew me out after I woke up though.

He was pissed because had had to chisel away for fifty minutes at all the spent Knucklebutter that had collected around the outer rim before he could perform the procedure.

He got me back by giving me a couple extra pounds of air pressure.

-MH[gonzo]

zitotczito
Friday, June 22, 2012 6:19:20 PM
Pansies. I have had 3 cystoscopies in the last year. Now that is a fun time.
chazbo
Friday, June 22, 2012 7:38:34 PM
Dang Tim, hope everything is ok bro.

Chazbo

zitotczito
Friday, June 22, 2012 7:46:34 PM
Chazbo, a little spot and it was removed and no invasion. Now I have to be watched very closely. Last exam was clear in May so next one is in 6 months. My mother has the same thing. But as of now everything looks good.

Thanks for the concern.

Tim

Burner02
Friday, June 22, 2012 10:07:26 PM
Have not read the other responses, but here it is plain and simple. Procedure is a walk in the park and the night before prep really, really sux's.