Help, I am having a COLONOSCOPY!

Help, I am having a COLONOSCOPY!

Some thoughts and ideas on your upcoming colonoscopy

1. Regarding clear liquids:  make or purchase some bone broth. It will give you some great nutrition. 

2. Instead of Gatorade, which is full of gross chemicals, use Code-Red approved electrolyte options:

✅ Electrashred by Unmatched: www.coderedlifestyle.com/unmatched (use promo code, CODERED, for 10% off)
✅ Redmond Re-Lyte: www.coderedlifestyle.com/realsalt (use promo code, CODERED15 for 15% off)

IMPORTANT: Choose flavors that will not be red or orange-colored.

I would have BIG doses of the electrolyte replacement. They just want you to have good electrolytes levels since you will be pooping out so many of them, and Gatorade is just not that great of an option compared with the high-quality, natural options listed above.

3. Sugar-free Jell-o is fine here as well. NOTE: NOTHING RED OR ORANGE-COLORED

4. If you are asked to eat low-residue before the procedure, here are some ideas:

  • Well-cooked fresh vegetables or canned vegetables without seeds, like asparagus tips, green beans, carrots, mushrooms, spinach, squash (no seeds), and pumpkin
  • Tomato sauce (no seeds)
  • Avocado
  • DAIRY for fats (sour cream, cream cheese)
  • Eggs (all forms and all kinds)

5. For after the procedure, stay hydrated. Again, something gentle like bone broth or veggie/chicken broth is a good idea. You may gain weight; please don’t let this bother you. It's temporary. When you eat, make sure it is bland for the first 24 hours or so. 

6. Reminder: nothing red or orange before your procedure. Always follow your doctor’s orders.


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