Having a rough night tonight, had 18 doses of MiraLax so I can get a colonoscopy tomorrow. Can't hardly make it to the toilet in time. This sux really bad. Can't sleep for fear of hinny explosion. Wife cranky because light is on and I'm awake. What's a guy with IBS to do? Almost fell asleep and almost filled my underwear at the same time.Anyone else have this problem, I'm sure you have. Times like this are very trying. Wiping is like using razor blades, almost hurts too much to do it. I know most here have been through this at one time or another. This is my 4th colonoscopy and everytime it's this way. No food until tomorrow evening, I crave steak so bad. Steak on the grill this weekend for sure. After all of this I'm going to treat my family to steak, baked potatoes and a big salad. I do 90% of the cooking at my home, have to make sure my wife and son are properly fed before school and work. I love to cook for my family, right now it's about all I can do. Being a man with IBS is very tough, we are supposed to be the rock our family can count on. I'm feeling more like a pebble than a rock. I probably shouldn't bother you all with this and it's been a long time since I've felt like this. Guys are supposed to take care of their loved ones not the other way around. It kills me to watch my son in Boy Scouts and my wife go on campouts because I can't, it isn't supposed to be this way. I'm lucky my wife puts up with me, surprised she hasn't asked for a divorce yet. My son wants me to go with him on campouts and I can see the disappointment in his eyes when I tell him I just can't go. He says he understands, but he is so hurt.not feeling sorry for myself, I feel sorry for my son and wife for having to put up with the constant let downs. Well there it is, my heart wide open. Sorry to put this out there, but it had to get off of my chest. Thanks for putting up with me. ~Cherokee