The prep Lynn described is called GoLyteLy, it's PEG (polyethylene
glycol) with electrolytes, and it is indeed way better than its
predecessors. Mom may need to drink extra water along with the laxative
so she stays hydrated. I found it took me a day or two to restore
optimum hydration after that prep. One can also have conscious sedation
for the procedure, which uses smaller amounts of medication. Bonus - no
nausea! The drug combo I had was fentanyl and phenergan. I asked for low
doses...
Catherine Watson Genna BS, IBCLC NYC cwgenna.com
On 3/31/2011 7:33 AM, Lynn Carter wrote:
> Based on what anecdotes have been contributed, it might be good to look into
> the prep and anesthesia options for the sake of the baby!
>
> I've had to colonoscopies. For the first one, the prep I drank was
> something fizzy in a bottle, less than a quart, and it caused a day of
> terrible cramping and misery, which I would not have wanted to share with a
> baby! I also had general anesthesia, which was horrible to wake up from.
> Had I been lactating and separated from a tiny baby who couldn't wait, that
> would have been tough.
>
> Last year, I was given some powder in the bottom of a gallon jug. I was to
> mix it, chill it, and drink half a cup every 15 minutes or something like
> that. It was saline and just pulled water into my gut. No cramping, no
> pain, just lots of time in the bathroom. For the procedure I had propyphol,
> which was just like falling asleep and waking up from a good nap. There
> would have been no trouble nursing just as soon as I woke up.
>
> So there are certainly options which could make life more pleasant for a
> nursing mom!
>
> Lynn Carter SFO IBCLC
> Missouri, USA
>
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