Colonoscopy Prep: Alternative to Gatorade?

Pokemom
on 9/13/15 7:10 pm
RNY on 12/29/14

Hello, friends! Lucky me--I get to have a colonoscopy this week. 

I told the intake person that I have had gastric bypass and if this affected my prep.  She said the only difference to the instructions is that I need to allow enough time to down all the drink.

However, as I look at the instructions, among other things, I am to down 32 oz of Gatorade mixed with Miralax the night before (over 2 hours), and then another 32 oz of Gatorade/Miralax the morning of the procedure (over 2 hours).

I am concerned about the sugar content of the Gatorade, especially in such a large amount all at once.  I have had carbohydrates since my surgery (e.g., 1-2 T berries, or 1-3 bites of my husband's dessert, etc.).  Though not perfect, this is small amounts, always balanced with substantial protein, and never liquid sugary drinks.

I am REALLY concerned that I might have a really bad sugar crash/dump from this.  Advice?

Lisa09
on 9/13/15 7:25 pm - NH

Can you call your surgeon's office or your NUT for their opinion?  

HW: 280 SW: 270. CW: 190. Goal: 140

Lap Band: 10/2007 Insurance Approval: 10/19/15 Revision to RNY: 11/2/15

Preop -10 M1 -26  M2 -19  M3 -10  M4 -11  M5 -3  M5  -4  M6 .. Too tired to do the math, but slow

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Pokemom
on 9/14/15 8:26 pm
RNY on 12/29/14

Thànks!  I forget sometimes and just come here to the font of all knowledge.  :-)

phibbmom
on 9/13/15 7:33 pm

Powerade has a really good sugar free version.

 

    

High: 295  Pre-surgery: 267  Current: 142   RNY: 10/7/14

Pokemom
on 9/14/15 8:28 pm
RNY on 12/29/14

Thanks!  I had forgotten about the sugar free options altogether.

White Dove
on 9/13/15 9:21 pm - Warren, OH

I used Crystal Light

Real life begins where your comfort zone ends

TimeForMe61
on 9/14/15 7:05 pm - Lancaster, PA
RNY on 01/22/15

Ditto on the crystal light!

Pokemom
on 9/14/15 8:28 pm
RNY on 12/29/14

Oh, that is good advice, too.

Queen JB
on 9/14/15 2:35 am
RNY on 07/20/15

Gatorade has a low sugar version called G2. On the same shelf---looks almost identical, but you need to look for the "2" next to the G.

  • High Weight before LapBand: 200 (2008)
  • High Weight before RNY: 160 (2015)
  • Lowest post-op weight: 110 (2016)
  • Maintenance Weight: 120 (2017-2019)
  • Battling Regain Weight: 135 (current)

Pokemom
on 9/14/15 1:26 pm, edited 9/14/15 1:27 pm
RNY on 12/29/14

This is what I ended up using.  Not too bad.  But also disgusting.  Thanks for the good advice.

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