Procedure Prep

[mlerules]

Had a lovely visit from my niece and her hubby this past weekend. I hadn't seen 'em in over two (2) years, what with the worldwide pandemic and all. Should've officiated at their small wedding up in WA in September 2021, but my coming down w/Covid put paid to that. (Luckily it all worked out fine for the wedding. I sent along all the info needed, including full script w/vows, and the bride's sibling - who has drama training - took over as officiant.)

Now though, my world has narrowed tremendously. I'm on the couch on my PJs, but'll shift upstairs before long. (Thank goodness for a second bathroom upstairs w/bed nearby.) I've stuck to a strict low-fiber diet the past week. Today I imbibe nothing but clear liquids. In a couple hours, I begin the process of sucking down copious quantities of lemon-flavored slurry (1/2 gallon at a rate of 8 oz every 10-15 minutes for 2 hours) and fully cleansing my system. The second and final round of the prep runs from 2-4am. My colonoscopy check-in's set for 6:15am. Nothing to worry about, mind you. It's routine and preventative and happens every 3 years given fambily and personal history.

I look forward to good meal tomorrow after the procedure.

Comments

[teaotter]

Good luck!

[mlerules]

All went well. They found - and removed - the traditional three (3) small polyps. I'll have biopsy results back in 1-2 weeks. Not going to worry about anything until/unless there's cause for same. Same old song...

[heron61]

Ugh, I know far too well how that goes. At least you won't need to do that again for 5 years.

[mlerules]

Actually, since they once again removed 3 polyps, I'm a 3-year plan. :-( <3 = 5 year plan.

[mlerules]

Thx.

[garyomaha]

You'll be fine. I just recently underwent the same procedure -- with one seemingly important difference in prep. When you're back to normal, I have a question about your prep. See you on the other side!

[mlerules]

I'm out the other side now. Enjoyed a fine breakfast on the way home from the procedure. Napped solidly from 10am - 4pm. Have shifted to the couch now, but plan on getting nothing more productive done today. Will get biopsy results from the three (3) small polyps removed in 1-2 weeks. Not worrying until I have cause to do so, as this is the traditional result from my several previous ones as well.

What's your prep question?

[garyomaha]

I've undergone The Procedure several times at a facility exclusively for such things. They give detailed instructions but they never said anything about "a strict low-fiber diet the past week". No solid food the day before, but nothing about low-fiber (though that makes sense). I was wondering if they are any more specific about that part? (Since I likely ate some high-fiber stuff during the week before mine, I'm curious.) Thanks!