MOTHER HAS PRE-COLONOSCOPY FEAR..... ADVICE/HELP
My 69 year old mother is scheduled for her first colonoscopy. She's really scared and nervous because she's lost about 2in in height and 30lb in the last 5 years specifically since she retired during COVID-19. She's currently 5'6 and only 106lb. She had a negative Cologuard 3 years ago (2023), and the last one was positive from January of this year (2026) hence the doctor scheduling colonoscopy. Her first prep was with MiraLAX and didn't end up working because she was still passing solid stools pre-procedure so her colonoscopy was rescheduled with the Go lightly prep which has to do with drinking 2 gallons of fluids and she's dreading it even more because the first prep was rough and didn't require the consumption of so much fluids. I'm trying to keep her positive and in the right mind space and just be a good support system and keep the energy positive but the worst possibility has crossed both our minds and we have been open with each other because honestly my mom is my bff and leading role model especially since the passing of my dad/her husband in 2009. So it has been a tough topic. Please, your insight, advice and stories are most welcome if you've been in similar situation or know anyone who has.