On monday I'm having this test where you have to swallow this pill and they hook this thing up to you and it takes pictures of the pill as it travels through your digestive system. I have to go on the "all clear liquid" diet tomorrow to prepare, as I also clean out with that stuff called "Golytely". First of all, has anyone had to drink that stuff? How does it taste? You have to drink SO much of it! And then second of all, can I drink soy milk tomorrow? It says ensure is ok so why wouldn't soy milk be? Well it does say somewhere no dairy or milk but doesn't that just mean cow's milk?
2006-09-09 18:30:06 · 11 answers · asked by ShirleyGurley 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I don't really understand the procedure that you are talking about. Are you having a barium enema or a colonoscopy? A colonoscopy is a tiny camera at the end of a device that will be inserted into your colon (large intestine) through your rectal canal. You are given the Go lytely to cleanse your digestive system. I have been told that it is not pleasant tasting, you have to drink so much of it. The secrtet is to drink it cold, and you must drink the total amount that is recommended, otherwise they will cancel the test, and you will have to go through the entire preparation again. As for soy milk, the answer is no. If you have been instructed to adhere to a "clear liquid" diet tomorrow, that's exactly what it means. Clear liquids are: apple juice, clear soda drinks such as ginger ale or 7-up, sprite, jello, clear broth (no noodles), water, clear tea (with only sugar, lemon -- no milk or cream), popsicles, ice. This means NO soy milk, ensure or dairy products of any kind. Your digestive tract must be clear of all by products of digestion in order for the test to be run. -- Hope this helps.
2006-09-09 18:56:13 · answer #1 · answered by brendalyn 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all I don't understand how an "all clear liquid" diet can include ensure. So I'd say no to the soy milk. Yes I've had to do the Golytely and it smells good but yuck,it doesn't taste anything like it smells. Drink it very cold and in increments as fast as you can. Get prepared to be in the bath room for a while... maybe have a good magazine and be prepared for some hella cramps too. Drink lots of clear fluids, gaterade is great.....I feel for you and wish you luck!
2006-09-09 18:47:14 · answer #2 · answered by your mom 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, no soy milk on a clear liquid diet. Golytely is not easy to drink, because you have to drink so much of it and it doesn't taste that great. You can flavor it with Crystal Light lemonade mix if you wish. Drink it cold but do not put ice in it, because that will dilute it. Once it starts to work, you will have watery diarrhea and will probably be in the bathroom for several hours, so take a laptop or a good book!
2006-09-09 18:59:22 · answer #3 · answered by parachute 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't drink the soy milk. first of all, it's not a clear liquid. second, the liquid you have to drink isn't so bad when you mix it with gatorade. and third, those tests can suck. so why screw it up and have to do the whole thing over again all because you wanted a glass of soy milk??
2006-09-09 20:24:45 · answer #4 · answered by dplovincalvinist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definately not, clear fluids only.I just had a colonoscopy and the bowell has to be perfectly clear to enable the camera a clear view.I drank fruit juices,such as apple and pear juice.I actualy had a few glasses of white wine that night to help me sleep and it was fine.Those cup of soup where you just add boiling water are ok.but not the tomatoe or cloudy type.Chiken noodle is nice ,but you have to strain the bits off before drinking,but it sure helps to get the other 3 litres of crap down.Just take a sip of the chicken noodle soup in between getting the other down. With the golytel solution, you can get the lemon flavoured one,or you can add a flavour of your choice.I mixed up the whole 3 litres(or was it 4).i know i had to drink --thats right,3 the night before and the other litre the next morning.I wish i had mixed them up as separate litres and different flavours,as the mixture is not that bad but after the first litre it tstes worse as you get sick of the taste of it.Best of luck,i sure did have a sore bottom after that cleanout.But you feel good after its all over i think the cleanout is probably good for your system.
2006-09-09 18:56:41 · answer #5 · answered by Ron~N 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soy milk isn't clear. Clear would be water.
2006-09-09 18:46:49 · answer #6 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Hence the word 'CLEAR.' : ) I don't like soy milk, but soy drink is delicious!!!!! Get Yeo brand, and fyi the best soy you can find is usually in asian american stores rather than regular grocery marts.
2006-09-09 18:36:31 · answer #7 · answered by auniquekind 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't drink milk, soy or otherwise.
golytely is aweful
you will be in the bathroom with horrible diarrhea
get gatorade that will help and there are alot of different brands.
2006-09-09 18:32:54 · answer #8 · answered by PreviouslyChap 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you only drink that stuff and water. It will clear out your bowels so there is nothing in there. You will go to the bathroom alot. It doesn't taste that bad, but it is alot to drink.
2006-09-09 18:42:29 · answer #9 · answered by Fleur de Lis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's not clear...I'm guessing NO!
2006-09-09 18:36:29 · answer #10 · answered by It'sMe23 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋