Colonoscopy Prep Question

[MCPayne]

Hi everyone.

I have to have a colonoscopy in September, since it's been 3 years since my last one. I have what may be a silly question regarding the prep.

My doctor uses the Miralax prep method, which I usually mix with Orange Gatorade. My question is, in drinking the Miralax / Gatorade mix, do I have to drink an additional beverage with that, or will the Gatorade be sufficient enough? Example, have a glass of Gatorade / Miralax mix, and then next to that, have a glass of water, vitamin water, or some other clear fluid.

 

[Jefferson]

I love this prep! Well, as much as you can "love" a scope prep! LOL Usually all I drank was the miralax mixture with lemon/lime Gatorade, I didn't have to follow it with anything else. Might want to check with your GI about the orange, I remember being told to avoid reds, purple and orange gatorade.

Best of luck on your prep and scope!
Cheers!
Jeff

 

[MCPayne]

Thanks Jefferson. In looking at the prep sheet that I got, the instructions on what to get for the prep state "Gatorade, 64 oz, any color except red." I've done the orange gatorade before in the past.