Colonoscopy Prep: Alternative to Gatorade?
on 9/13/15 7:10 pm
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?

on 9/14/15 8:26 pm
Thànks! I forget sometimes and just come here to the font of all knowledge. :-)

on 9/14/15 8:28 pm
Thanks! I had forgotten about the sugar free options altogether.

Ditto on the crystal light!

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on 9/14/15 2:35 am
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.
on 9/14/15 1:26 pm, edited 9/14/15 1:27 pm
This is what I ended up using. Not too bad. But also disgusting. Thanks for the good advice.
