Re: colonoscopy prep ... me too

[Guest guest]

Hi Hannah,

> well, I had my pre-colonoscopy appointment with the gastro doc

> today. I've never had a colonoscopy before, nor have I ever seen a

> gastro doc. So as you can imagine, I was quite apprehensive about

> this appointment, considering all the horror stories I've read here.

Not all go through horror stories. Actually many do very well and Mara is

always super encouraging about her scopes. Sometimes we tend to talk about the

more negative experiences but there are many that breeze right on through!!

Mara said to me to " think positive " you should too!! I must focus on this as

well!

> Seems my doc is familiar with SCD. He brought up the topic of diet

> and how some forms of carbohydrates are not digested by some people

> and can cause huge problems, especially if there are other disease or

> conditions present as well. He said that symptom relief and even

> total healing of the colon can occur with diet alone, but it's a very

> good idea to take a look to eliminate the possibility of other

> problems (other than IBS) being present.

Wow, an enlightened doc. Is this a GI? He's a keeper!

GI's are usually such a miserable breed (do you blame them looking up people's

arses all day?)

Supportive docs of the diet (at least ones that don't naysay and discourage) are

very helpful!

> Jodi, like you I am overwhelmed by the thought of taking 4 Dulcolax

> pills. Usually, just taking a look at a laxative throws me into days

> of D. I'll take them nevertheless just to make sure that I'm as

> clean as can be.

Very Smart of you!!

> One of my concerns is the Gatorade. I'll search the archives for

> what others have used instead.

Have you heard of E-lyte?

https://www.bodybio.com/storecategory92.aspx

If you can't see the link look at the left side and scroll and click on " E Lyte "

This is a legal Electrolyte drink.

Very salty.

> My other concern is not getting enough protein while on the clear

> liquid diet the day before. My blood sugar tends to drop when I

> don't eat protein. Anyone have any suggestions?

Nope. I guess the best bet is clear chicken soup. I am very worried about my

hypoglycemia as well as I get nauseas. I am just going to stay home and park

with my electric blanket and DVR.

Jodi

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Jodi, for the e-lyte recommendation. I'll get some.

Dr. Owens' business card says M.D. The clinic is a gastroenterology

clinic here in Portland, Oregon.

We'll see how all of this goes. I'm certainly not looking forward to

voluntarily inducing diarrhea, after working so hard the last few

months to clear it up. But, I guess I have to keep the higher goal in mind.

You are in my prayers.

Hannah

undiagnosed IBS since forever (increasing in severity since my trip

to the Russian Far East in 1996)

SCD 08/08

[Guest guest]

Hannah,

Wow! A doctor who admits that food can play an issue in our health! This

one may be a gem -- hold onto him! And, as little as I like medical

procedures, he's wise to consider eliminating other

possibilities.

Instead of Gatorade, order some E-lyte.

https://www.bodybio.com/storeproduct348.aspx

This was recommended by Kim M. and I found it incredibly useful in the

clean-out for my surgery and the clean-out for the colonoscopy. I also

found it useful in recovering from my surgery, because my electrolytes go

to h-ll in a hand basket when I'm under stress.

I used strained meat juices which gel as part of my protein, and also

legal gelatin to thicken broths and give protein.

Homemade juices are highly preferred -- I don't do well with apple juice,

but pear juice works fine for me.

I did a day of pureed foods, and two days of clear liquids. I drank a cup

or two of broth (or ate gelatin made with same) every hour I was awake,

and about every other hour, had some fruit juice along with the broth. I

put some E-lyte in each cup of broth, as it's salty-tasting and went well

with the broth.

Doc said the clean-out was good.

—

Marilyn

New

Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001

Darn Good SCD Cook

No Human Children

Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund

[Guest guest]

I'm going to another doctor in the same clinic and was taken seriously when I mentioned I was on SCD.I'm happy with them so far.On Wed, Apr 1, 2009 at 12:21 PM, Wizop Marilyn L. Alm wrote:

Hannah,

Wow! A doctor who admits that food can play an issue in our health! This

one may be a gem -- hold onto him! And, as little as I like medical

procedures, he's wise to consider eliminating other

possibilities.

Instead of Gatorade, order some E-lyte.

https://www.bodybio.com/storeproduct348.aspx

This was recommended by Kim M. and I found it incredibly useful in the

clean-out for my surgery and the clean-out for the colonoscopy. I also

found it useful in recovering from my surgery, because my electrolytes go

to h-ll in a hand basket when I'm under stress.

I used strained meat juices which gel as part of my protein, and also

legal gelatin to thicken broths and give protein.

Homemade juices are highly preferred -- I don't do well with apple juice,

but pear juice works fine for me.

I did a day of pureed foods, and two days of clear liquids. I drank a cup

or two of broth (or ate gelatin made with same) every hour I was awake,

and about every other hour, had some fruit juice along with the broth. I

put some E-lyte in each cup of broth, as it's salty-tasting and went well

with the broth.

Doc said the clean-out was good.

—

Marilyn

    New

Orleans, Louisiana, USA

    Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001

    Darn Good SCD Cook

    No Human Children

    Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund