specifically , the present invention provides an individual with an edible , palatable diet combining a laxative , which is polyethylene glycol based , and a gelatin based food . this when taken in a specific manner will provide a sense of satiety , palatability , and good colon cleansing by facilitating stool removal . the diet minimizes stool formation and is low in both fiber and fat . it provides for a calorie base that allows an individual to do routine activities and maintain hydration . one embodiment is to provide a packaged powder that is to be mixed with warm or boiling water and refrigerated , and another embodiment is pre - made portions of solid gelatin food to be taken at specific times with a hydrating beverage . combine above mixture a with 36 grams of unflavored gelatin and 36 grams of sugar free jell - o ® gelatin dessert . mix 12 cups of hot water and b mix until all solids are dissolved , then slowly add 4 cups of cool water . mix well and refrigerate for 4 hours . d . above makes 16 cups of c mix this needs to be prepared the day prior to beginning the bowel cleansing or a pre - prepared formulation could be purchased . 1 . eat low fiber high protein breakfast such as eggs , juice 6 oz , 8 oz coffee , tea or other beverage 2 . lunch boost ® or ensure ® low fiber and 10 or more oz beverage 3 . mid - afternoon snack — 2 . 5 cups c mix with sports drink 6 - 10 oz 4 . dinner 3 . 5 cups c mix with sports drink 6 - 10 oz 5 . early evening snack 2 . 5 cups c mix with 6 - 10 oz water 6 . bedtime snack 2 . 5 cups c mix with 6 - 10 oz water 7 . in am 6 hours before procedure , 3 . 5 cups c mix with 6 - 10 oz water 8 . 4 hours prior to procedure 1 . 5 cups c mix with 8 - 12 oz of water or other clear liquid 1 . combine a mix with 20 . 25 grams of unflavored gelatin and 20 . 25 grams of sugar free jell - o ® gelatin dessert . 1 . mix 7 cups of hot water with b mix — mix until all solids are dissolved then add 2 cups of cold water - mix well and refrigerate for at least 4 hours . d . 9 cups of c mix are formed . this needs to be prepared the day prior to beginning the bowel cleansing or it could be purchased pre - prepared 1 . eat low fiber high protein breakfast such as 3 eggs , 18 - 20 or more oz beverage ( juice , coffee , tea , etc .) 2 . lite lunch — either boost ® or ensure ® 1 can and 8 - 10 oz fluid 3 . mid - afternoon snack 2 cups c mix and 8 oz sports drink 5 . evening snack 2 cups c mix with 8 - 10 oz water 6 . in am 6 hours before procedure 2 cups c mix with 8 - 10 oz water halflytely contains : polyethylene glycol 3350 210 g , sodium bicarbonate 2 . 86 g , sodium chlorides 5 . 6 g , potassium chloride 0 . 74 g . when mixed with water to make 2 liters , this solution contains peg - 3350 31 . 3 mmol / l , sodium 65 mmol / l , chloride 53 mmol / l , bicarbonate 17 mmol / l and potassium 5 mmol / l . for halflytely prep i measure out 24 tablespoons of ( peg 3350 prep ) 100 gram . separately , one package of 0 . 6 ounces & amp ; 1 tablespoon of sugar free jell - o & amp ; three envelopes ( 5 . 4 grams ) of knox gelatin ( used to thicken the gelatin ) will be placed in a dry mixer and mixed together , blending well for three minutes . set separately aside all dry mix on a 15 × 15 sized piece of waxed paper . in a four cup measuring container , pour 1 cup of bottled drinking water and heat to 97 degrees fahrenheit . when the water is brought to the appropriate temperature , six tablespoons of halflytely powder are added and whisked for five minutes until ingredients are solubilized . in yet another four cup container , add one cup of bottled drinking water and heat using microwave heat for one minute and thirty seconds . when the water is appropriately heated , slowly add the dry jell - o and knox gelatin mixture , while simultaneously whishing the water and dry ingratiates together until all particles are dissolved . the placement of food gauge thermometer into the mixture is then made , delineating the temperature from the microwave oven between approximately 130 - 135 degrees fahrenheit . slowly add chilled bottled water until the volume of the solution reaches the two - cup mark on measured container . the gelatin slurry should then be cooled to reach a temperature of 97 degrees fahrenheit . when the gelatin mix has cooled to 97 . 0 degrees fahrenheit , add the one cup of liquid halflytely with the jell - o and knox gelatin slurry constantly stirring the solution , adding more chilled water until the solution reaches the four - cup mark on the measuring container . this entire process yields four cups of edible gelatin bowel cleansing preparation . the total colon cleansing preparation will require the mixing of an amount equal to 16 cups of gelatinized product . chill the halflytely , jell - o and gelatin matrix in the refrigerator for two hours . entire product consumed all the halflytely prep / 21 . 6 ounces & amp ; 4 tablespoons sugar free jell - o /& amp ; 21 . 6 grams ( 3 envelopes of knox gelatin ) 16 cups of bottled drinking water chilled and heated to appropriate temperatures . prior art of interest includes re 36 , 288 , u . s . pat . no . 5 , 985 , 339 and u . s . pat . no . 6 , 866 , 873 , and these us patent disclosures are incorporated herein in their entirety for all useful purposes .
the present invention relates to an eatable gelatin bowel preparation for use in preparing an individual for a medical procedure requiring a clean colon . specifically , an individual is provided with an edible diet comprising a laxative and a gelatin based food .