Question 1

can you eat applesauce before you get a colonoscopy

Accepted Answer

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 one consumes salads 24hrs before which are not digested well and then wind up in the colon plugging the colonoscope.

Question 2

i am having a colonoscopy tomorrow at 7:30am.  i am drinking the gatoraid/miralax but i am still not satisfied.  can i eat applesauce or pudding?

Accepted Answer

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 want to do that.

Question 3

what can i eat after a colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

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 whatever you want. You just went through a tough ordeal so you deserve a treat!

Question 4

can you eat laffy taffy before a colonoscopy ?

Accepted Answer

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 needs to be as empty as possible.  Otherwise there is a risk of vomiting and aspirating which can be serious, even fatal.  So NO!  no Laffy Taffy or anything else.  Weren't you given explicit pre procedure instructions?

Question 5

am i allowed to eat anything before my colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

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 lungs.

Question 6

colonoscopy. can you eat red jello?

Accepted Answer

Avoid red/orange: The red jello leave a liquid that can be confused with fresh blood.  Better to avoid.  Other colors are fine.

Question 7

can i eat clear gummy bears during colonoscopy prep?

Accepted Answer

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 possible for your procedure. Take care.

Question 8

can i eat orange jello the day before my colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Generally, avoid red food products before your colonoscopy.

Question 9

is it ok to eat orange or green jello before a colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

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 during colonoscopy.

Question 10

is a lime popsicle the day before a colonoscopy okay to eat?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Iced liquid fine will never reach colon.

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