After Trying Colon Hydrotherapy As A Colonoscopy Prep, I Would Never Go Back To Oral Preps or Sedation

I was quite interested in your recent article concerning the use of colonics/enemas for colonoscopy prep. I had a very negative experience with the oral preps several years ago and was disinclined to go through that again for my recent colonoscopy.

I decided to use colon hydrotherapy as a prep and also to have the procedure done without sedation. The colon hydrotherapist told me of a prior patient who was denied a colonoscopy because she told the gastroenterologist that she had used colonics as a prep. The hydrotherapist had a consultation with the doctor and a protocol was agreed upon for a subsequent test.

I scheduled a colonic on the afternoon prior to my appointment and again on the morning of my early afternoon appointment. I fasted for a 24-hour period (clear liquids only) just to make sure that nothing was forthcoming that might create issues.

When asked how the prep went, I merely stated that I gotten through it. The procedure was undertaken without sedation and I was able to communicate with the doctor as the scope was inserted and then removed. The entire procedure was completed in less than 20 minutes. Aside from spending 10 minutes passing gas, it was an easy process and embarrassment minimal.

The nurse who attended me asked about my comfort level and I told her that I would never go back to oral preps or sedation. She said she was due for one soon and was quite impressed with the ease that I tolerated the whole process. She was a bit puzzled when I said I wouldn't use an oral prep and I told her of the colonics. She commented that it obviously worked well and I was as clean as any other patients. She told me that she may try the same protocol. I was up in no time and walked out to my car without the need for transportation or other assistance.

Scott
Salt Lake City, Utah