bowel preparation
"This is my first colonoscopy and I was nervous about the bowel prep.  But was pleasantly surprised.  I just forced down the drink as fast as possible (4pm yesterday), just mixed it with water, I think mixing it with any other flavor would have made it worse.  I quickly chased it down with two big glasses of water over the next hour.  Had to be close to the toilet for sure, but no pain, and was finished about 2 hours after the first dose.  Have my second dose at 6am, it is 8.14am and I feel fine!  Have had to go to the bathroom quite a few time but clear.  I did fast for two days prior which I think really helps, so had broth and jello for two days (plus coffee and water and some apple juice).  Wish me luck."