Colonoscopy

[Guest guest]

Okay, so I have my colonoscopy in a week. I'm actually pretty nervous,

even though it shouldn't be too big of a deal. Anyways, I have a few

questions that I couldn't find in the archives or files:

1) How do you strain homemade chicken broth so it's clear?

2) I can only think of white grape juice as a legal clear non-red/

purple juice. Any other suggestions?

3) If I were to juice something myself, how would I filter THAT so

it's clear? Is that even something I could drink for the prep day?

Thanks guys!

Cheers!

Alyssa 16 yo

UC April 2008, dx Sept 2008

SCD June 2009 (restarted)

Azathioprine 75 mg 1x per day

Prednisone 12.5 mg 1x per day (trying to wean!!!!)

[Guest guest]

Hi Alyssa,

I will be thinking good things for you. I don't have the definite answer, but I

am thinking a strainer lined with cheesecloth would work? The other clear drink

would be to brew iced tea sweetened with a little honey.

Good luck!!

PJ

>

> Okay, so I have my colonoscopy in a week. I'm actually pretty nervous,

> even though it shouldn't be too big of a deal. Anyways, I have a few

> questions that I couldn't find in the archives or files:

>

> 1) How do you strain homemade chicken broth so it's clear?

> 2) I can only think of white grape juice as a legal clear non-red/

> purple juice. Any other suggestions?

> 3) If I were to juice something myself, how would I filter THAT so

> it's clear? Is that even something I could drink for the prep day?

>

> Thanks guys!

>

> Cheers!

> Alyssa 16 yo

> UC April 2008, dx Sept 2008

> SCD June 2009 (restarted)

> Azathioprine 75 mg 1x per day

> Prednisone 12.5 mg 1x per day (trying to wean!!!!)

>

[Guest guest]

you could just pour the soup thru a strainer - and drink the broth - i used

white grape 1st time and water maybe 2nd time?? or dil white grape - don't worry

it's nothing - i'm being re-endoscopied next thursday to rule out throat stuff -

probably just hearrtburn (let's hope ) it's annoying the night before but most

are fine after - don't worry :-)

eileen

>

> Okay, so I have my colonoscopy in a week. I'm actually pretty nervous,

> even though it shouldn't be too big of a deal. Anyways, I have a few

> questions that I couldn't find in the archives or files:

>

> 1) How do you strain homemade chicken broth so it's clear?

> 2) I can only think of white grape juice as a legal clear non-red/

> purple juice. Any other suggestions?

> 3) If I were to juice something myself, how would I filter THAT so

> it's clear? Is that even something I could drink for the prep day?

>

> Thanks guys!

>

> Cheers!

> Alyssa 16 yo

> UC April 2008, dx Sept 2008

> SCD June 2009 (restarted)

> Azathioprine 75 mg 1x per day

> Prednisone 12.5 mg 1x per day (trying to wean!!!!)

>

[Guest guest]

Good Luck Alyssa! I'm not sure what you're nervous about, but I know when I have

to get my yearly one in a few months, I am nervous as heck about the results!

You know- you want them to show improvement after all of this work, but what if

they don't?!!

Anyway, the general idea is to just not drink anything that might discolor your

intestines (dark colored and artificially colored drinks). Do you have a juicer?

If so, I know when I do apples and oranges (both good options) it strains

everything out. If you are juicing by hand, oranges (maybe even a splash of

lemon?) would be good. And you can follow Eileen's advice and just pour it

through a strainer.

-Joanna

SCD 9/2009, Crohn's 1992, 22.5mg Prednisone

In BTVC-SCD , Alyssa Luck <luckycharms@> wrote:

Okay, so I have my colonoscopy in a week. I'm actually pretty nervous, even

though it shouldn't be too big of a deal. Anyways, I have a few questions that I

couldn't find in the archives or files:

1) How do you strain homemade chicken broth so it's clear?

2) I can only think of white grape juice as a legal clear non-red/purple juice.

Any other suggestions?

3) If I were to juice something myself, how would I filter THAT so it's clear?

Is that even something I could drink for the prep day?

Thanks guys!

Cheers!

Alyssa 16 yo

UC April 2008, dx Sept 2008

SCD June 2009 (restarted)

Azathioprine 75 mg 1x per day

Prednisone 12.5 mg 1x per day (trying to wean!!!!)

[Guest guest]

At 10:33 AM 8/2/2010, you wrote:

Okay, so I have my colonoscopy

in a week. I'm actually pretty nervous,

even though it shouldn't be too big of a deal. Anyways, I have a few

questions that I couldn't find in the archives or files:

1) How do you strain homemade chicken broth so it's clear?

2) I can only think of white grape juice as a legal clear non-red/

purple juice. Any other suggestions?

3) If I were to juice something myself, how would I filter THAT so

it's clear? Is that even something I could drink for the prep

day?

Take a look at the colonoscopy file in the Getting Started folder of our

library. It's my own experience, but it might give you some tips on how

to proceed.

—

Marilyn

New

Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001

Darn Good SCD Cook

No Human Children

Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund

Babette the Foundling Beagle

[Guest guest]

Take a look at the colonoscopy file in the Getting Started folder of our library. It's my own experience, but it might give you some tips on how to proceed.I already did, thanks Marilyn =) I tried to look through everything I could find before posting my questions. Cheers!Alyssa 16 yo UC April 2008, dx Sept 2008SCD June 2009 (restarted)Azathioprine 75 mg 1x per dayPrednisone 12.5 mg 1x per day (trying to wean!!!!)

[Guest guest]

you could just pour the soup thru a strainer - and drink the brothOops I guess I should have used a different word. I want to know how to FILTER juice and broth; my juicer and strainer do pretty well getting anything solid out of juice and broth, but they're still cloudy, and the instructions say clear? Also on Marilyn's colonoscopy file she wrote apple cider as an option, but said to filter it. I'm not sure how to do that...Any advice is appreciated, and thanks PJ and Joanna for the well wishes! Cheers!Alyssa 16 yo UC April 2008, dx Sept 2008SCD June 2009 (restarted)Azathioprine 75 mg 1x per dayPrednisone 12.5 mg 1x per day (trying to wean!!!!)

[Guest guest]

On straining - I found a great strainer in a Chinese grocery store,

the mesh is very fine, but liquid gets thru. It has a small hook so

it can rest on the brim of the pot.

[Guest guest]

> 1) How do you strain homemade chicken broth so it's clear?

I think you'd have to use just chicken to make it clear. Then strain it through

a thick cotton dish towel.

> 2) I can only think of white grape juice as a legal clear non-red/

> purple juice. Any other suggestions?

Peeled apples juiced and strained. Pineapple juiced and strained.

> 3) If I were to juice something myself, how would I filter THAT so

> it's clear? Is that even something I could drink for the prep day?

You could get your own green grapes and juice them. Strain them the same way as

above, though a thick cotton dish towel.

[Guest guest]

Sorry to hear you have to have the colonoscopy. Phooey! It probably

won't be as big a deal as you are worrying about now, not that that is

any consolation at the moment.

I strained my chicken broth through several layers of cheesecloth. It was

nice and clear.

When I had my last one, the only prohibition against the red/purple was

artificial dyes in Jello, etc. Real pureple grape juice was fine.

And I used it. I had apple juice, Welch's grape juices, purple and

white grape juice as well. I made gelatin with the grape juices and

that went down well and seemed to keep me somewhat less hungry along with

the chicken broth. Peppermint tea was soothing that day as

well.

Have plenty of Vaseline on hand if your rear gets sore. Mine sure

did!

Okay, so I have my colonoscopy in a week. I'm actually pretty

nervous, even though it shouldn't be too big of a deal. Anyways, I have a few questions that I couldn't find in the archives or files:

1) How do you strain homemade chicken broth so it's clear?

2) I can only think of white grape juice as a legal clear non-red/ purple juice. Any other suggestions?

3) If I were to juice something myself, how would I filter THAT so it's clear? Is that even something I could drink for the prep

day?

Thanks guys!

Cheers!

Alyssa 16 yo

[Guest guest]

I know they say the liquids need to be clear, but the chicken broth is

OK. I made my own, of course. I would say it wasn't totally clear,

a bit cloudy, but you are straining out the little bits of stuff.

He said I was nice and squeaky clean, so obviously my naturally cloudy

chicken broth and real purple grape juice did NOT cause any

trouble. But white grape juice would be fine, too.

Oops I guess I should have used a different word. I want to know how to FILTER juice and broth; my juicer and strainer do pretty well getting anything solid out of juice and broth, but they're still cloudy, and the instructions say clear? Also on Marilyn's colonoscopy file she wrote apple cider as an option, but said to filter it. I'm not sure how to do that...

Any advice is appreciated, and thanks PJ and Joanna for the well

wishes!

Cheers!

Alyssa 16 yo

[Guest guest]

hi Alyssa,you can have pineapple juice as well.. or natural apple (if ya squeeze it yourself..) you dont have to strain the chicken broth, as long as you just drink the broth.. i believe that its only the colored and solid..  stuff they worry about.. i had 2 colonoscopies within  a month n a half.. it'll be fine.. once they put you out, its cake.. a little uncomfortable.. (in terms of expelling stuff before n after..) but its painless.. (should be at least..) good luck!

pAUL

 

Okay, so I have my colonoscopy in a week. I'm actually pretty nervous,

even though it shouldn't be too big of a deal. Anyways, I have a few

questions that I couldn't find in the archives or files:

1) How do you strain homemade chicken broth so it's clear?

2) I can only think of white grape juice as a legal clear non-red/

purple juice. Any other suggestions?

3) If I were to juice something myself, how would I filter THAT so

it's clear? Is that even something I could drink for the prep day?

Thanks guys!

Cheers!

Alyssa 16 yo

UC April 2008, dx Sept 2008

SCD June 2009 (restarted)

Azathioprine 75 mg 1x per day

Prednisone 12.5 mg 1x per day (trying to wean!!!!)

[Guest guest]

I strained my chicken broth through several layers of cheesecloth. It was nice and clear.Thanks and Misty for your advice! I appreciate it. And , that's interesting about the artificial dyes. I'll have to ask about that... Cheers!Alyssa 16 yo UC April 2008, dx Sept 2008SCD June 2009 (restarted)Azathioprine 75 mg 1x per dayPrednisone 12.5 mg 1x per day (trying to wean!!!!)

[Guest guest]

Alyssa,At the grocery store today, along with the canning supplies, there was a package of " jelly strainer bags " for sale. They said they could be used to strain jelly, juice, and soup. They looked a lot like the bag that came with the Yogourmet yogurt maker, if you have that. It is a cotton cloth. I think that the weave looks a little tighter than a cheesecloth - although it is a long time since I saw cheesecloth, so I'm not positive about that. The company making them is Norpro, but I imagine there are other companies making similar bags. $4 for two bags.

Good luck with the colonoscopy Jackie

 

Take a look at the colonoscopy file in the Getting Started folder of our library. It's my own experience, but it might give you some tips on how to proceed.

I already did, thanks Marilyn =) I tried to look through everything I could find before posting my questions.

Cheers!Alyssa 16 yo UC April 2008, dx Sept 2008SCD June 2009 (restarted)

Azathioprine 75 mg 1x per dayPrednisone 12.5 mg 1x per day (trying to wean!!!!)

[Guest guest]

At 12:49 PM 8/2/2010, you wrote:

Oops I guess I should have used

a different word. I want to know how to FILTER juice and broth; my juicer

and strainer do pretty well getting anything solid out of juice and

broth, but they're still cloudy, and the instructions say clear? Also on

Marilyn's colonoscopy file she wrote apple cider as an option, but said

to filter it. I'm not sure how to do that...

I ran mine through a really fine mesh strainer. The kind tea balls

are made from.

—

Marilyn

New

Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001

Darn Good SCD Cook

No Human Children

Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund

Babette the Foundling Beagle

[Guest guest]

At 12:39 PM 8/2/2010, you wrote:

I already did, thanks Marilyn =)

I tried to look through everything I could find before posting my

questions.

OK, just thought I'd mention it if you hadn't been your usual through

self.

—

Marilyn

New

Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001

Darn Good SCD Cook

No Human Children

Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund

Babette the Foundling Beagle

[Guest guest]

I ran mine through a really fine mesh strainer. The kind tea balls are made from.Okay, I can do that, thanks! I might also use a cotton cloth as Misty suggested. And thanks so much to everyone who has given me advice! Cheers!Alyssa 16 yo UC April 2008, dx Sept 2008SCD June 2009 (restarted)Azathioprine 75 mg 1x per dayPrednisone 12.5 mg 1x per day (trying to wean!!!!)

[Guest guest]

Alyssa

My

gastroenterologist gave me quite a lecture when he first discussed my going on

a clear liquid diet, back when he was helping me get diagnosed and learning to deal

with my Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction.

Slightly

cloudy is OK with a clear liquid diet. Clear refers more to the absence of

solid foods and large particles and fiber than a visual look. Or so my doctor

stated emphatically! Colors also play a role if you’re dealing with

scans and procedures involving cameras; reds and oranges disrupt things giving

skewed results…

With

broth you can reach a slightly cloudy state, that tends to clear up when the

broth is warmed up.

Apple

juice is the preferred juice on a clear liquid diet, and you can get it

filtered and diluted enough to reach a slightly cloudy state. Dilution is

also part of achieving the clear state. Other juices take more dilution

and filtering to achieve a particle-free state. If you’re prepping

for a colonoscopy, I’d just use apple juice; easier on the gut than other

juices and contains plenty of potassium.

Kim M.

SCD 6 years

Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction 6+ years

neurological & spinal deterioration 3+ years

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Oops

I guess I should have used a different word. I want to know how

to FILTER juice and broth; my juicer and strainer do pretty well

getting anything solid out of juice and broth, but they're still

cloudy, and the instructions say clear?

[Guest guest]

I don't know if it's been mentioned yet, but I ran my pineapple juice and apple

cider through a coffee filter. I also used Welch's purple grape juice for my

jello, since like said, it's natural and not artificial.

Good luck! What kind of prep are they making you do? If you have a choice, I'd

suggest Dulcolax followed by Mirilax.

Holly

Crohn

SCD 12/01/08

>

>

> > I ran mine through a really fine mesh strainer. The kind tea balls

> > are made from.

>

>

> Okay, I can do that, thanks! I might also use a cotton cloth as Misty

> suggested. And thanks so much to everyone who has given me advice!

>

> Cheers!

> Alyssa 16 yo

> UC April 2008, dx Sept 2008

> SCD June 2009 (restarted)

> Azathioprine 75 mg 1x per day

> Prednisone 12.5 mg 1x per day (trying to wean!!!!)

>

[Guest guest]

Good luck! What kind of prep are they making you do? If you have a choice, I'd suggest Dulcolax followed by Mirilax.Thanks Holly! I think I only have to do Miralax, which is legal if I'm not mistaken. I was really happy to see that! So now I can just mix it with some of my own juice instead of gatorade. Cheers!Alyssa 16 yo UC April 2008, dx Sept 2008SCD June 2009 (restarted)Azathioprine 75 mg 1x per dayPrednisone 12.5 mg 1x per day (trying to wean!!!!)

[Guest guest]

I just mixed the Miralax with water, and drank my juice as a chaser. It's really

not a bad taste though, not like the GoLytely stuff. It also didn't bloat me up

and make me feel ugly like other preps can do. Plus, you don't have to drink as

much! Miralax is the best prep I ever had :-).

Holly

Crohn's

SCD 12/01/08

>

> > Good luck! What kind of prep are they making you do? If you have a

> > choice, I'd suggest Dulcolax followed by Mirilax.

>

>

> Thanks Holly! I think I only have to do Miralax, which is legal if I'm

> not mistaken. I was really happy to see that! So now I can just mix it

> with some of my own juice instead of gatorade.

>

> Cheers!

> Alyssa 16 yo

> UC April 2008, dx Sept 2008

> SCD June 2009 (restarted)

> Azathioprine 75 mg 1x per day

> Prednisone 12.5 mg 1x per day (trying to wean!!!!)

>

[Guest guest]

Mostly good news, Alyssa. I'm so happy to hear that you're doing okay!

It seems you have my diagnosis as well as my issue with people

finding my veins. I had some blood testing done this morning and

the lab technician poked me 7 times! 3-4 is average for me.

It's great that it 's not Crohn's and that the upper endoscopy looked

good.

Good luck with the remaining results.

-

>

> So, I had my colonoscopy today. It went off very easily, no passing

> out from the IV or anything. They actually put it in my hand, which

> was great!! I wish all IVs were in the hand! Anyways, we got the

> pictures and the doctor talked to my parents, but we're waiting for

> the biopsy and blood results (they took blood while I was out and

> apparently had a REALLY REALLY hard time getting a vein...).

>

> Anyways, the report said I was slightly inflamed everywhere, but

> mostly on my right side (ascending colon) where there was blood and

> pus. I definitely still have UC and not Crohn's though; my upper

> endoscopy was all clear =) My doctor is waiting on the other results

> to make any decisions, but she said she would do more research on LDN.

>

> Cheers!

> Alyssa 16 yo

> UC April 2008, dx Sept 2008

> SCD June 2009 (restarted)

> Prednisone 10 mg 1x per day (trying to wean!!!!)

>

[Guest guest]

,I hope you don't mind me asking this question: Do you feel cured as a result of not having your colon and do you feel like you never had the disease or is not having a colon very difficult too?tte Hi Alyssa, I have been reading your e-mails the last few days since I joined. You are a very bright young girl. A positive attitude is good when dealing with this disorder. I was 17 when I was diagnosed with UC. That was a few years ago. I am 45 now. In 94 and 95, I had two stage surgery to remove my colon. I no longer have UC due to my surgery. But, if I had your amount of knowledge at the time, I would most likely still have my colon. I don’t look back with regret though. I feel it has given me a lot of experience and I now know what to watch for in my son who has now been diagnosed with Celiac. I wish you best of improvement in your health. Good luck. From: BTVC-SCD [mailto:BTVC-SCD ] On Behalf Of Alyssa LuckSent: August-10-10 9:09 PMTo: BTVC-SCD Subject: Colonoscopy So, I had my colonoscopy today. It went off very easily, no passing out from the IV or anything. They actually put it in my hand, which was great!! I wish all IVs were in the hand! Anyways, we got the pictures and the doctor talked to my parents, but we're waiting for the biopsy and blood results (they took blood while I was out and apparently had a REALLY REALLY hard time getting a vein...).Anyways, the report said I was slightly inflamed everywhere, but mostly on my right side (ascending colon) where there was blood and pus. I definitely still have UC and not Crohn's though; my upper endoscopy was all clear =) My doctor is waiting on the other results to make any decisions, but she said she would do more research on LDN.Cheers!Alyssa 16 yoUC April 2008, dx Sept 2008SCD June 2009 (restarted)Prednisone 10 mg 1x per day (trying to wean!!!!)

[Guest guest]

Hi again tte,

I don’t mind at all.

I am definitely cured in the sense that I lost all the pain and

the flare ups. But, suddenly I had a much shorter transit time and therefore would/will

go to the bathroom more frequently on a daily basis. (Between 12 – 15 times

a day) since 1994. I have a very understanding husband thank goodness.

And the surgery caused a lot of scar tissue in my body.

The last 6 months, since my 11 year old son was diagnosed with

Celiac our household became gluten and dairy free. I am feeling even better

than post surgery and my transit frequency has reduced by at least half. Changing

over to organics the past 6 years has really helped too.

Before having access to a home computer in the 90’s the

information was just not available and I was completely unaware of hidden names

for wheat and dairy. I thought Whey was wheat. Dieticians in the hospital were

no help either. The only thing I would like to have had the opportunity to try

is this type of diet with organics. I now believe my family has a history of

Celiac and if I/we were to follow a gluten-free etc. diet, I may have avoided

UC.

I don’t believe a cure from the medical field is in our

near future. Awful to say. I believe a lot of the cure lies in our own hands

and how we take care of ourselves.

Don’t get me wrong in that, I still feel there is definitely

a role for the medical professionals, but we really need to look out for

ourselves and watch our symptoms. There is no one pill that is going to get rid

of this disease.

This site is a wonderful start.

From: BTVC-SCD

[mailto:BTVC-SCD ] On Behalf Of tte Hohnen

Sent: August-10-10 9:29 PM

To: BTVC-SCD

Subject: Re: Colonoscopy

,

I hope you don't mind me asking this question: Do you feel

cured as a result of not having your colon and do you feel like you never had

the disease or is not having a colon very difficult too?

tte

[Guest guest]

I'm sorry that you still have to go to the bathroom so often but I"m glad you don't suffer flare ups. I need to get my kids on a gluten free diet but it's pretty impossible in America. There is just too much food everywhere with gluten in it. Hi again tte, I don’t mind at all. I am definitely cured in the sense that I lost all the pain and the flare ups. But, suddenly I had a much shorter transit time and therefore would/will go to the bathroom more frequently on a daily basis. (Between 12 – 15 times a day) since 1994. I have a very understanding husband thank goodness. And the surgery caused a lot of scar tissue in my body. The last 6 months, since my 11 year old son was diagnosed with Celiac our household became gluten and dairy free. I am feeling even better than post surgery and my transit frequency has reduced by at least half. Changing over to organics the past 6 years has really helped too. Before having access to a home computer in the 90’s the information was just not available and I was completely unaware of hidden names for wheat and dairy. I thought Whey was wheat. Dieticians in the hospital were no help either. The only thing I would like to have had the opportunity to try is this type of diet with organics. I now believe my family has a history of Celiac and if I/we were to follow a gluten-free etc. diet, I may have avoided UC. I don’t believe a cure from the medical field is in our near future. Awful to say. I believe a lot of the cure lies in our own hands and how we take care of ourselves. Don’t get me wrong in that, I still feel there is definitely a role for the medical professionals, but we really need to look out for ourselves and watch our symptoms. There is no one pill that is going to get rid of this disease. This site is a wonderful start. From: BTVC-SCD [mailto:BTVC-SCD ] On Behalf Of tte HohnenSent: August-10-10 9:29 PMTo: BTVC-SCD Subject: Re: Colonoscopy ,I hope you don't mind me asking this question: Do you feel cured as a result of not having your colon and do you feel like you never had the disease or is not having a colon very difficult too?tte