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Can I eat applesauce before a colonoscopy
A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Myron Arlenanswered
Surgical Oncology 66 years experience
Yes: Ingest semisolids up to 12 hrs before colonoscopy. Then use GoLytly and take a Fleets emema the night before surgery. Problems are encountered when ... Read More
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Dr. Diane Minichanswered
Family Medicine 39 years experience
Clear liquids: are better unless you want to do a second prep.
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A female asked:
Dr. Clarence Grimanswered
Endocrinology 59 years experience
Not satisfied.: Most hate the stuff. I would just drink some water. The other stuff may confuse those looking at you colon and you will have to do it again. May not ... Read More
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580 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Bernard Seifanswered
Clinical Psychology 42 years experience
Colonoscopy: You probably have had your colonoscopy by now. Congrats! You did it. For future reference, you need to follow doctor's orders and not eat anything.... Read More
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580 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Jovita Anyanwuanswered
Internal Medicine 32 years experience
No: Follow the colonoscopy preparation so that endoscopist will be able to see well your colon. Failure to have a clean bowl may result in poor visualizat... Read More
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577 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. You Sung Sanganswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 33 years experience
Nothing to gassy: Since most people are a little bloated after a colonoscopy, i tend to recommend foods that are not too gassy right after a colonoscopy. Otherwise, eat... Read More
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5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A male asked:
Dr. Elizabeth Wallenanswered
Pediatrics 37 years experience
No: No, when they tell you nothing by mouth for your procedure, they mean nothing. If you expect to get sedation for your procedure then your stomach nee... Read More
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3.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. Martin Tysonanswered
Addiction Medicine 29 years experience
No: No- for 2 reasons-1/ it can make visualization more difficult, 2/ you will be sedated, and do not want to run the risk of aspirating food into your lu... Read More
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6.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Stephen Lloydanswered
48 years experience
Avoid red/orange: The red jello leave a liquid that can be confused with fresh blood. Better to avoid. Other colors are fine.
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4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 45-year-old male asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Colonoscopy: If you were advised not to eat during your colonoscopy prep then I would avoid the clear gummy bears. You want to have your colon as cleaned out as po... Read More
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14 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Daniel Paraanswered
General Surgery 32 years experience
Yes: Generally, avoid red food products before your colonoscopy.
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5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Imran Saeedanswered
General Surgery 21 years experience
Usually its clear: Liquids the day before colonoscopy. Jello is fine but not oranges. Some people recommend avoiding red color jello so as not to creat any confusion dur... Read More
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5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 65-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kenneth Smithanswered
Internal Medicine 34 years experience
Yes: Iced liquid fine will never reach colon.
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5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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