Soft drinks –
Sprite, Coke, Diet Coke, Mountain Dew
; no red or purple dyes. Gatorade – No red or purple dyes. Any clear drinks – water, lemonade, etc. Boost (up to six cans) chocolate or vanilla only on the day before your procedure only; no Boost Plus.
Can you drink soda during colonoscopy prep?
CLEAR LIQUIDS INCLUDE: water, chicken/beef/vegetable broth, flavored waters, apple juice, Jell-O, Kool-Aid, coffee, tea, Sprite, Gatorade, PowerAde, Mountain Dew,
Coke/Pepsi
, Rootbeer, and Slurpee’s. DO NOT DRINK milk or use any dairy or non-dairy creamer in your coffee or tea.
Can I drink dark soda during colonoscopy prep?
Fruit juices without pulp, such as apple or white grape juice. Fruit-flavored beverages, such as fruit punch or lemonade. Carbonated drinks, including dark sodas (
cola and root beer
)
Can you drink Dr Pepper when prepping for a colonoscopy?
Do not have any dairy products, solid foods, or alcoholic beverages. Examples of clear liquids are (no red or purple): • Tea without lemon, apple juice, coffee without cream, Gatorade, Kool-aid, • All soft drinks: Coke, Sprite, Pepsi, Gingerale, 7-up, Dr Pepper.
Is Coke allowed on a clear liquid diet?
When a clear liquid is in a container such as a bowl or glass, the container is visible through the substance. Although not “clear”, black coffee/tea
and sodas like Coke are ok on a clear liquid diet
. Clear liquids and foods (gelatin) may be colored so long as you are able to see through them.
How long will I be on the toilet for colonoscopy prep?
In most cases, the colonoscopy procedure takes less than an hour, and your doctor will keep you as relaxed and comfortable as possible. On the other hand, a good bowel flush can take
about 16 hours
, and your doctor will not be there to help you.
How fast should you drink colonoscopy prep?
Try to drink quickly rather than sipping.
Drink half the laxative the evening before the procedure
. This takes about 2 hours, drinking a glass every 10 to 15 minutes. Store the rest in the refrigerator until the morning of your procedure.
What if I accidentally ate the day before my colonoscopy?
It is important to follow all of the instructions provided by our office to ensure a successful exam, however, if you accidentally ate something the day before your procedure before 12:00 PM,
you do not need to reschedule as
long as you begin the clear liquid diet and follow the rest of the instructions to prepare for …
Is it OK to have orange Jello before colonoscopy?
You can only drink clear liquids for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. See the list of clear liquids in this packet.
Avoid red, orange and purple colored Jell-O and Gatorade
. This discolors your stool and interferes with the colonoscopy.
What if I can’t drink colonoscopy prep?
What happens if I can’t drink all of the solution? In order to perform the colonoscopy and achieve the best results for you, it is important to drink all of the solution in the set amount of time. In the event that you have tried everything suggested and still cannot complete the preparation, please
call 547-1718
.
What Gatorade is considered clear liquid?
A: A clear liquid is generally considered one that you can see through to the other side. Acceptable clear liquids include: water, tea, Apple juice, Ginger ale, Sprite,
7UP
, Gatorade, Powerade, Vitamin Water, Crystal Light. Black coffee is considered a clear liquid.
Are Gummy Bears OK on a clear liquid diet?
Gummy bears dissolve to a clear liquid at body temperature
, so they are okay to take with your prep and give you something to eat. No red gummy bears.
What can I drink on a 3 day liquid fast?
- Water (plain, carbonated or flavored)
- Fruit juices without pulp, such as apple or white grape juice.
- Fruit-flavored beverages, such as fruit punch or lemonade.
- Carbonated drinks, including dark sodas (cola and root beer)
- Gelatin.
What if I poop during colonoscopy?
After your procedure, you may still pass some liquids from your colon. This could be some left over fluids from water we use to rinse out areas of the colon or it could be loose stool. Your bowel movements should return to
whatever is normal for you
in the following one to five days.
Will I be able to sleep the night before a colonoscopy?
The prep process can be a little scary the first time. These steps will help you breeze through it. The good news is that there is usually very little discomfort.
You will likely be able to sleep through the night once the first round of evening prep is over
.
Can you drink colonoscopy prep too fast?
Most
people can’t drink colonoscopy prep without gagging
. The stuff tastes terrible, so start by drinking a small amount of the medicine. Drinking too much of the prep solution too fast is bound to make you vomit. Instead, begin with a test dose of the meds.
