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Posted 11/14/2013 6:57 AM (GMT 0)
The post about colonoscopy prep got me wondering what all of you have the day before your scope?

I've only had the boring jello, broth, etc. My sister just told me she sucked on Jolly Ranchers and gummy bears. I had no idea you could do that! Must have been ok because she was sufficiently "cleaned out." Who knew?! Of course, I'm sure you still have to avoid the no no colors... :-)
Posted 11/14/2013 7:04 AM (GMT 0)
(Sorry, I just noticed the subject somehow got cutoff when I posted....)
Posted 11/14/2013 1:06 PM (GMT 0)
Really? I love Gummy Bears..I'm asking next time. Thanks for the tip!
Posted 11/14/2013 2:53 PM (GMT 0)
I have brunch and start the prep around 5ish. I use the GoLytely.

q
Posted 11/14/2013 5:03 PM (GMT 0)
@ Q- Do you suck on candy or anything while prepping? I used the Golytely last time and added lemonade powder. It was pretty easy.

The first time I was scoped, I had to drink a glass of that thick stuff (forgot what it's called) with lots of liquids. I barely chocked it down without throwing up.
Posted 11/14/2013 8:31 PM (GMT 0)
I don't eat candy too often, but my last scope was on November 1st and by the time I took my kids trick or treating I was pretty hungry from not eating all day. I confiscated a lot of Jolly Ranchers that night! I ate some red ones too, didn't seem to affect anything.
Posted 11/14/2013 11:16 PM (GMT 0)
I'd think the sugar in candy, especially hard candy is no different than the sugar in jello. Now the red dye might be an issue as I understand that the reason for not allowing red stuff is so it's not mistaken for blood.
Posted 11/15/2013 8:28 PM (GMT 0)
JJ...I have NO flavouring added. In truth, I don't normally suck on candies, drink flavoured drinks, eat jello, etc....

I want NO flavours associated with the prep, because anything in quantity of that type would have me feeling nauseated or remembering the flavour. so that's why I only take the GoLytely. I also use a straw.

q
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