Hi clrdwin, Oh this must be so frustrating for you. I know what it is like to wonder if the medical side of things are up to speed and if you make waves or question decisions, will it be your father who cops the fallout. You are your father's spokesperson and guardian. It is up to you to ask the questions, including the difficult ones. Don't worry about offending the medicos by asking if they might be wrong. Do not ask in an accusatory manner - just relate the salient points as you have done in your posting here. Write some brief points down to help keep you focussed. Rank them in order of importance or concern so that if there is limited time, then the big questions are asked first. If there is not enough time for a discussion, ask when an appointment for this can be arranged. Ask for the social worker or a friend to attend with you so that you do not feel as if you are fobbed off. Continue to look after yourself too. Either use this forum to vent or speak to a counsellor. Wishing you well in your journey. ... View more

Hi Bev, I have just come across this site and your post. Ah, the joys of colonoscopy preparation. For my last colonoscopy, I was advised to try Colonocaps or Coloncaps as it is a faster and somewhat easier prep. I bought them from the chemist for about $25. These are 65 capsules that are taken 10 at a time every 30 minutes in the late afternoon of the day before. Well they certainly worked - and compared to the other bowel preps I have tried, it was the easiest so far! It meant that I had all of the morning and part of the afternoon free to get on with my life. When I did start to take the caps I stayed near the loo - and I really needed to. The packet warns of the effects of dehydration, so I armed myself with some apple juice, water and a couple of pale coloured sports drinks for the electrolytes. I suppose I consumed 2.5 to 3 litres of fluid over a 4 hour period and this prevented feelings of nausea or dizziness (which I have experienced at other times). I am definitely using Colonocaps for my next prep. I felt so much better than I had using the other mixutres. ... View more