Question 1

is it possible for you to eat hard candy during colonoscopy prep?

Accepted Answer

Yes: As  long as the candy is being consumed during the prep time, that should be fine.

Question 2

i will have a colonoscopy this friday at 10 am.  can i eat chocolate candy i.e. m&m's?

Accepted Answer

No, not for 24 hours: You need to be on liquid diet for a couple of days before colonoscopy and have nothing by mouth for 12 hours before the procedure.
 You should have received detailed instructions to be followed before the procedure. Please call your doctors office to get hold of these instructions and follow them fully.

Question 3

can i eat candy corn during my prep for a colonoscopy tomorrow at 5:45am?

Accepted Answer

: Nothing solid by mouth is the typical colonoscopy prep. You can drink clear juice and water, and suck on jolly ranchers candy/non fruit popsicles but nothing that you chew and swallow, and nothing that is not clear.

Question 4

can i chew gum and suck hard candies on prep day before my colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Most likely, yes: As you know, you must not consume red/purple colored fluids during your prep as they can compromise the colonoscopy exam quality.  I would avoid red/purple hard candy/gum, but other colors are probably fine.  Check with your dr to be sure.  Be sure you don't swallow any solids.  You don't want to prep again!

Question 5

can i have werther's original caramel hard candies the day before my colonoscopy? i am on a clear liquid diet.

Accepted Answer

Yes: The hard candies will dissolve into soft or liquid form before they reach your bowel.  While they are not quite clear, they are close enough.  And the volume they would produce would be very small.  I probably would not do more than 5 or 6 of them, though; maybe 10 at the most. None on day of procedure.  Clearer/lighter hard candy would be better. Keep up the water!! Good luck!

Question 6

are jolly ranchers safe for colonoscopy prep?

Accepted Answer

Yes: They dissolve completely and are no problem.  Suggest you avoid the red and purple.

Question 7

it is 20 hours before my colonoscopy and i still have two rounds of laxative prep to do. will it hurt me to have a bowl of ice cream or a candy bar?

Accepted Answer

Follow your MD's: instructions , may not hurt bit  if bowel is not prepped well procedure will be cancelled and you have to repeat. Best thing speak to your doctor .

Question 8

what foods can i eat the day before my colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Follow the instructi: Your doctor's office should give you instructions to follow in order to have a good prep. Otherwise your test will be cancelled as the preparation is rigorous and lasts 2-3 days of no solids and using laxatives to clean up your intestines completely.

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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Can i chew gum and suck hard candies on prep day before my colonoscopy?

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Can i have werther's original caramel hard candies the day before my colonoscopy? i am on a clear liquid diet.

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It is 20 hours before my colonoscopy and i still have two rounds of laxative prep to do. will it hurt me to have a bowl of ice cream or a candy bar?

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What foods can i eat the day before my colonoscopy?

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