How much Gatorade should I drink before a colonoscopy?

At 5:00 pm, begin drinking the Gatorade-Miralax mixture. Drink one 8-ounce glass every 10-15 minutes until half of the entire container is finished (1 quart). This will take about an hour. It is best to drink each whole glass quickly.

When should I take bisacodyl for colonoscopy?

At 2 PM on the afternoon before your colonoscopy, take 4 Dulcolax laxative tablets (Bisacodyl, 5 mg each). These can be purchased over the counter. At 6 PM begin the preparation solution (Colyte or equivalent) on ice.

What is the easiest prep for a colonoscopy?

Fiber leaves a residue in the colon, so cutting back on beans, nuts or high-fiber foods can help make prep a little easier. When it’s time for a liquid diet, change it up a little. You probably won’t feel full drinking just water. You can have coffee, tea, clear broth, popsicles and gelatin.

Is it normal to feel tired the day after colonoscopy?

Some colonoscopies are done using gas and air as a patient preference, which can make you feel dizzy or lightheaded for a short period. After sedation, you may feel a little more tired for the rest of the day and will be advised to avoid driving for 24 hours, or operating any machinery and avoiding alcohol.

How to prepare for your colonoscopy using Miralax?

Start your bowel preparation 1 At 4:00 pm on the day before your procedure, take 2 bisacodyl (5mg) tablets by mouth with a glass of water. 2 At 4:15 pm, start drinking the MiraLAX mixture. At 4:15 pm, drink 1 (8-ounce) glass of the mixture. 3 (If you were told to arrive for your procedure before 11:00 am):

Is there a better way to prep for a colonoscopy?

With new prep solutions that taste better, options that allow for two smaller doses of the solution rather than one huge dose and sedation that some compare to a satisfying nap, the procedure has improved for patients. Why Get a Colonoscopy?

What foods are good for the microbiome after a colonoscopy?

“We know that probiotics, either found in fermented foods like yogurt, kefir, or kimchi, or in supplement form, can serve as ‘placeholders’ after microbiota disruption and can reduce the incidence and duration of antibiotic-associated diarrhea.

When to drink liquids before or after a colonoscopy?

Drink extra liquids before, during, and after your bowel prep (usually until a few hours before your procedure), as well as after your colonoscopy.