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?
![](https://images.obesityhelp.com/uploads/profile/1332032/tickers/pokemom6c409c4736f876ff3a32b5de0280074b.png?_=1878989700)
on 9/14/15 8:26 pm
Thànks! I forget sometimes and just come here to the font of all knowledge. :-)
![](https://images.obesityhelp.com/uploads/profile/1332032/tickers/pokemom6c409c4736f876ff3a32b5de0280074b.png?_=9403688400)
on 9/14/15 8:28 pm
Thanks! I had forgotten about the sugar free options altogether.
![](https://images.obesityhelp.com/uploads/profile/1332032/tickers/pokemom6c409c4736f876ff3a32b5de0280074b.png?_=5334092661)
Ditto on the crystal light!
![](https://images.obesityhelp.com/uploads/profile/1346577/tickers/timeforme61599939de3b9903235f95f0f531dc463c.png?_=5681534877)
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker">
border="0" src="http://tickers.myfitnesspal.com/ticker/show/6444/9397/64449397.png" />
HW: 295; SW: 272; CW: 159; Surgeon's goal: 167; My goal: 140
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.
![](https://images.obesityhelp.com/uploads/profile/1332032/tickers/pokemom6c409c4736f876ff3a32b5de0280074b.png?_=4446708581)