New with a weird question

Sallyj · 07-23-2012, 06:13 PM

Hi! My hubby and I have spent the last 2 1/2 months "working our way into" low carb, and have both lost around 15 pounds

. I got and read the New Atkins book, and we officially started induction yesterday. 2 days down, and we are doing great. I've been lurking on this site, and have already tried a couple of the recipes. Thanks to everyone for all your helpful knowledge!

I hate to have my first post ask such a crazy question, but here goes.... This Friday I have to have a colonoscopy. I know, quit being so jealous! For my, uh, 'clean-out' on Thursday, I have to drink sugared Powerade or Gatorade. Of course I won't be eating anything. What is this going to do to my induction? There's not much I can do about it, I just wondered if drinking 64 oz of Gatorade (did I mention that I hate Gatorade or any sugared drink...) will mess up my induction and I'll have to start over when it's done. The doctor said I had to drink the sugared stuff, not the sugar free. Anyone have any thoughts on this??? Again - I know you wish you were in my shoes!

sya_unit · 07-23-2012, 07:16 PM

There was a gal who posted in the main low carb lobby this afternoon about just this. She didn't drink the sugary crud. Whichever you do, just get right back on the induction train. It is just a small bump in the road.

Sallyj · 07-23-2012, 07:41 PM

Thanks - found that post after I posted this. I will be right back on induction as soon as this nightmare is over. My friend is taking me, and I told her I'd take her to lunch, so I plan on going somewhere I can get a good salad or something LC.

07-23-2012, 06:13 PM	#1
Sallyj Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: North of Kansas City Posts: 23 Gallery: Sallyj Stats: 220/199/165 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 22, 2012	New with a weird question Hi! My hubby and I have spent the last 2 1/2 months "working our way into" low carb, and have both lost around 15 pounds . I got and read the New Atkins book, and we officially started induction yesterday. 2 days down, and we are doing great. I've been lurking on this site, and have already tried a couple of the recipes. Thanks to everyone for all your helpful knowledge! I hate to have my first post ask such a crazy question, but here goes.... This Friday I have to have a colonoscopy. I know, quit being so jealous! For my, uh, 'clean-out' on Thursday, I have to drink sugared Powerade or Gatorade. Of course I won't be eating anything. What is this going to do to my induction? There's not much I can do about it, I just wondered if drinking 64 oz of Gatorade (did I mention that I hate Gatorade or any sugared drink...) will mess up my induction and I'll have to start over when it's done. The doctor said I had to drink the sugared stuff, not the sugar free. Anyone have any thoughts on this??? Again - I know you wish you were in my shoes!

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07-23-2012, 07:16 PM	#2
sya_unit Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Valley of the Sun Posts: 754 Gallery: sya_unit Stats: 254/184/140 WOE: Atkinsish Start Date: Jan 3, 2012	There was a gal who posted in the main low carb lobby this afternoon about just this. She didn't drink the sugary crud. Whichever you do, just get right back on the induction train. It is just a small bump in the road.

07-23-2012, 07:41 PM	#3
Sallyj Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: North of Kansas City Posts: 23 Gallery: Sallyj Stats: 220/199/165 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 22, 2012	Thanks - found that post after I posted this. I will be right back on induction as soon as this nightmare is over. My friend is taking me, and I told her I'd take her to lunch, so I plan on going somewhere I can get a good salad or something LC.