bethross Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Hello, I just decided to do my second full Whole30 beginning tomorrow, 9/1. I have a colonoscopy scheduled Sept. 14th. The prep calls for a 64 oz bottle of Gatorade mixed with a bottle of Miralax. What can I use instead of the Gatorade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ShannonM816 Posted September 1, 2017 Moderators Share Posted September 1, 2017 This is something you really ought to ask your doctor. There might be something about the electrolytes in Gatorade that make it the best choice for this. Maybe, if your doctor okays it, you could get by with coconut water or broth, but again, ask your doctor to be sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowflower Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 You should be fine using regular tap water. I'm a nurse, if that makes me a credible source. I do colonoscopy preps quite frequently at work and we mix the miralax or golytely with water every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators ladyshanny Posted September 1, 2017 Administrators Share Posted September 1, 2017 My husby has a colonoscopy every couple years and he has never mixed w/ gatorade, always just water. The gatorade is probably because once the stuff starts working your system is completely cleaned out and they are probably hoping to help prevent dehydration. My suggestion would be to ensure that you are well fed and well hydrated leading up to it so that your body is capable of experiencing that clean out for 12-24 hours without needing the sugar from gatorade. As always, no advice you ever receive here is intended to be used in place of a doctor's orders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethross Posted September 10, 2017 Author Share Posted September 10, 2017 Thank you ladies! I found electrolyte infused water and I will use that on Wednesday. I am also going to drink 22oz of water each hour today, 9/10. When I get out of work on Monday and Tuesday I will drink 22oz of water each hour until I go to sleep. Are our colons less cluttered because we are eating clean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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