We could always do Richard Gear's colon.
Posted on 09/13/2010 12:40:11 PM PDT by Global2010
I only had to limit my diet the day before. The day of the prep just a clear diet(soups, drinks, jello, etc.)...no red gatorade or jello, though. They’ve made the prep so much easier...Miralax is so much better than the stuff they used to make you drink (magnesium citrate.)
Diet Before Colonoscopy Bowel Preparation
To have your colon ready for the procedure, your doctor will provide information regarding a diet before colonoscopy bowel preparation. It will require you to change your eating about four days before the procedure is performed. The diet reduces or totally eliminates fiber and will include food like:
•Boiled chicken (no skin)
•Cheese
•Eggs
•Skinless potatoes
•Steamed white fish
•White bread
Some diets used to prepare patients for a colonoscopy call for the elimination of all solid food two days prior to the colonoscopy. This is a precautionary measure taken to make sure your bowels are empty. Another thing to consider when preparing for a colonoscopy is what supplements you take. If you take iron supplements, these must also be discontinued, even if it is an ingredient in your multi-vitamin.
Foods to Avoid
The following list of foods should not be eaten in the days leading up to your colonoscopy because they are high in fiber:
•Fruits
•Nuts
•Red meat
•Rice
•Vegetables
Liquids to Be Avoided
In preparation for a colonoscopy, your diet should include plenty of liquids. However, there a some that should be avoided:
•Milk
•Milk-based drinks
•Foods and beverages colored red or purple. Some doctors ask you to avoid orange colored dyes as well.
What to Eat the Day Before Your Colonoscopy
While the change you make to your diet prior to a colonoscopy starts three or four days prior the procedure, on the day before not only will you change what you eat, but how much. In fact, the only meal you should eat the day before your colonoscopy will be breakfast; and it should be light such as one soft boiled egg on one slice of white bread toast. Eating extremely light helps prepare your body for the effect of the laxative you’ll be given to totally clear your bowels before the procedure. With that said, it is also important that you include plenty of fluids in your diet the day before you go in for your colonoscopy, because the laxatives can promote dehydration. To avoid this problem make it a point to drink your fluids. It’s best to drink something every hour if possible. The liquids you can drink the day before include:
•Coffee with nothing added
•Fat-free broth
•Strained fruit juices
•Sports drinks such as Gatorade
•Tea with nothing added
•Water
The Day of the Procedure
No food should be eaten the day of the procedure, and nothing at all should be taken between two or three hours before your colonoscopy.
I thought it was just certain vitamins and seeds and a few specific foods to be avoided for days beforehand, with the real diet within the last 24 hours.
And they showed that? Man, that show is really gone downhill.... I thought it was bad when he was naked a few seasons ago.
LOL!
(anticipating table jokes)
Our minds momentarily melded.......LOL!
Why don’t you try it and see if they can tell the difference? You can report back to us at a later date! In the name of science!
Shouldn’t you have said, “risk being the *colon* of all the jokes”?
What about something w/ Alfredo sauce? I make an Alfredo sauce, add cooked shrimp and sometimes scallops. Then the last few minutes add bite sized cut asparagus. Serve over linguine . Really good.
Cauliflower mashed into ‘mashed potatoes’.
Process cooked cauliflower, add sour cream, onion salt, any herbs you like.
I can actually fast for 10 minutes at a time if I put my mind to it! Really. I know that’s impressive and I shouldn’t brag. :)
Nope.
IIRC, my food intake wasn’t restricted until 24 hours prior... then, starting at 10 p.m. the night before the procedure... my special night with NuLitely... ahhhh, memories.
BTW... the colonoscopy procedure itself isn’t a big deal. Once you’ve gotten through the “cleansing” stage, the rest is relatively easy.
Good Luck.
Then you’ll be in the clear for 5 yrs.
The average American voter in November, 2008.
Reading thru this it sounds as if there are different preps. Must depend on how much your doctor hates you. Mine must have only mildly disliked me.
I was actually going to be first, then I heard a voice tell me “This is not the photo of Colon Blow you are looking for. Move along.”
Delayed me that critical 9 seconds.
That’s nothing. I fasted for seven whole hours last night. Then I woke up.
Ditto here!
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