Magic Miralax

Hallelujah. It has been 9 years since my first colonoscopy. My doctor says the recommended protocol says to repeat every 7 or 8 years. Therefore, I am overdue. So Monday is colonoscopy #2. And indeed there have been advances in medicine. First, mighty Hopkins sends me five pages of information by e-mail. One of these contains directions for prerparations. Last time I had to drink a gallon of gelatinous liquid that I had to struggle to finish. This time, I am to buy 32 oz of Miralax over the counter and a 32 oz bottle of my favorite Gatorade. This is problematic right off the bat because I don't have a favorite Gatorade. Also, diet Garoade choices are much more limited than regular. I am supposed to mix the Miralax into a clear liquid - a sport drink that supports electrolytes. I drink green tea, which does not qualify as a sport drink that supports electrolytes. I don't know what the array of sport drinks on the grocery store shelves achieve and I certainly have no idea how they taste. There is an additional problem that my diet on Sunday must be all liquid. I can only have clear liquids, nothing creamy or containing fruit or vegetable pulp. Isn't it ironic that after spending the last three years learning how to eat high fiber, I now have to avoid ALL fiber. I buy some of my favorite juices - bluberry pomegranate, cran-rasberry - and I spy a newcomer: cranberry mango - all diet versions - all clear - supposedly all natural without added sugar. Next read the labels on sport drinks to rule out the ones with sugar or corn syrup. I have no idea which flavor is going to be palatable. BUT the biggest problem? I am supposed to pour the 32 oz bottle of Miralax powder into a 32 oz. bottle of Gatorade. I have no idea how this will work. I can't imagine that it will. What happens if I get the mixture wrong? The doctor complained that my colon was not properly prepared the last time. I have a feeling there will be a repeat performace! Doesn't 32 oz & 32 oz make 64 oz? Must be some magic stuff if you can pour 32 oz into 32 oz and still have 32 oz, NO? Oh, and my grumpiness kicked in at the check-out counter. gatorade $1, Miralax $12 - no wonder mighty Hopkins doesn't give you a prescription any more. They want to help the drug company get their "fair share!" Talk about a crock! If I got a prescription it would only cost me $5. But NOooooo. Mighty Hopkins needs to support their drug company buddies who support their research! What a racket!!!