First colonoscopy review

I have undergone upper endoscopy every year during my health check-ups.

I have never had a colonoscopy before.

I heard it's good to try it before 40, so I tried it for the first time during this year's health checkup.

Since it's done through sleep, there was no difficulty during the test, but taking medication before the test was said to be difficult.

Because all my acquaintances and even my family members kept saying that, I was really worried about the day I had to take medication.

 

 

When I went to get the medication, they told me to be careful with my food starting three days before the test.

Because I avoided kimchi, seasoned vegetables, and fruits with seeds, the only things I could eat were plain white rice and castella cake ^^

 

 

I had been surviving on castella, plain rice, and plain porridge until the day before, and finally, it was the day to take medication.

The night before, I took 500 ml of medication for my headache, and on the day of the exam, I took another 500 ml at 6 a.m.

 

 

It tastes like lemon-flavored Pocari Sweat, so at first it was okay to drink, but after the second headache, it became difficult haha

I drank it quickly without holding my breath.

It was difficult to drink again before sunrise at 6 a.m.

I really drank it in one shot ^^

 

I finished the test successfully. I was worried because I heard there was someone who vomited after taking medication, but fortunately, everything went well.

I think I did a good job completing this year's health check-up, so I'm less worried. I will continue to take care of my health and stay well for another year.

For those undergoing a colonoscopy for the first time, it's easier to endure than you might think, so don't worry and have a successful exam!