Gatorade Prep

[hammykins]

I am supposed to have two bottles of G2 gatorade. I was thinking of getting orange and glacier freeze, which is like a light blue color. Can I have these because I know you shouldn't have red or purple dyes? Can I not have orange because of the red dye? I read a couple people said they drank orange, so I am a little confused. Also does anybody have any tips on calming the stomach because every time I take a bite of something I get sick. I need to eat!
Thanks!

 

[Cat-a-Tonic]

I think it varies doctor to doctor. My doctor said no red and no purple but I believe orange is okay. Check with your doc to be sure but orange is usually fine I think. Oh, and you might want to get a flavor of Gatorade that isn't your favorite, because after doing prep with it, you probably won't feel like drinking it again. Having to drink that much gatorade all at once plus not feeling well plus going to the bathroom every 2 minutes, it makes you not want to drink that flavor ever again. That was my experience anyway.

As for the nausea, try some ginger. It's a great natural anti-nausea remedy. You can drink ginger tea, or take ginger capsules, or even chew on a bit of fresh or pickled ginger. Peppermint is good for nausea too - but stay away from it if you have GERD/acid reflux, as it can make that worse. Good luck with the prep, and I hope you feel better soon!

 

[Jennifer]

Yep orange and blue should be ok. I've done orange with prep before and the scope went fine. I've also used blue gatorade as a chaser before too.

For the nausea you could try eating smaller and more frequent meals along with what Cat suggested. Softer foods may also be easier. Try stews and soups if its a narrowing you're dealing with that's causing the nausea.

 

[2thFairy]

I've been told no red, no purple, no blue, no green depending on the doctor, the year, and what kind of prep--so frustrating! Each doctor has their own rules, so check with them first.

 

[hammykins]

Thanks guys I just read on my info sheet that I can't have orange drinks either so I stuck with some other flavor. I appreciate the nausea advice too!!

 

[Dukeis]

I do the blue all the time. Never had the doctor tell me it was a problem.

 

[kh216]

When I had to do the prep, the directions specifically said to mix the Miralax with the lemon-lime Gatorade.

You might want to try the chew gum to control the nausea. It might briefly "trick" your stomach into believing that you are eating something.

Hope everything goes well. I hate "prepping."

 

[Gutsii]

Best way to prep:

load up on yellow and blue gatorade's (clear blue and yellow is always clear) (buy 6, 750 ml ones)

Now buy 2 packs of Jello (1 pack lemon, 1 pack lime)


The morning before have the lime jello prepared and eat that for breakfast (don't worry you won't be able to eat the whole thing - trust me I tried lol)

Then sip on gatorade until you have to take your prep. (get movi-prep) if you can, it's the best one although a bit pricey.

Then just sip on Gatorade the whole day and for dinner have the rest of your lime jello.

After dinner start to incorporate some water with the Gatorade to dilute things further.

At the end of the night, have switched to water completely if you can. (you will have 100% clear intestines this way)

That's it. No nausea, perfect hydration and almost no color guaranteed that would throw off the scope!

 

[hammykins]

Thanks. I have the mirilax Gatorade prep and have already bought the Gatorade and jello

 

[CrohnsChicago]

Yeah, my doc also told me no orange stuff or else, like red dye, it could cause false positives/results

Good luck with your prep!

 

[acheallova]

Hammy,
Hope all goes well and ur nausea gets under control. It's so frustrating when you have a difficult time keeping things down. Praying for good results and a speedy recovery! - hugs-

 

[Scaryman]

I'd like to post Jeff foxworthy standup comedy on colposcopy prep. It's hilarious. But not sure if its within guidelines of the forum but you can search on you tube. You'd enjoy his take on it, as we ALL have been there.

 

[Dukeis]

I'd like to post Jeff foxworthy standup comedy on colposcopy prep. It's hilarious. But not sure if its within guidelines of the forum but you can search on you tube. You'd enjoy his take on it, as we ALL have been there.

Thank is one funny standup routine!:ylol2:

 

[hammykins]

That was so funny thank you for sharing that with me!

 

[2thFairy]

I'd like to post Jeff foxworthy standup comedy on colposcopy prep. It's hilarious. But not sure if its within guidelines of the forum but you can search on you tube. You'd enjoy his take on it, as we ALL have been there.

I don't generally care for Jeff Foxworthy, but that was hilarious!! :rof:

 

[Scaryman]

"That stuff will clear the Alaska pipeline! " yeah you guys really should check it out regardless of whatcha think of Jeff foxworthy- lol.
No problem, we all need a laugh at times.