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1 week prior to your appointment
Eat a low fiber diet, and avoid corn, nuts, seeds and popcorn to improve the effectiveness of the prep.
Plan your transportation. You MUST have a ride home after the procedure.
Click here for more instructions for those on blood thinners or who have chronic constipation.
48 hours prior to your appointment
Refrain from alcoholic beverages.
We will call you 48 hours prior to confirm the scheduled procedure(s).
Click here for more instructions for those who are diabetic or have chronic constipation.
24 hours prior to your appointment
AVOID solid foods. Starting with breakfast, begin a clear liquid diet and remember to stay hydrated
Begin your bowel prep. Remember, if you’ve done it properly you should see the bottom of the toilet bowl clearly.
Click here for more instructions if you need to modify your home medications.
The day of your appointment
Do NOT eat or drink within the specified times the day of your procedure or it will be canceled.
Take only medications you have been instructed to with small sips of water up to two hours before your procedure.
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After your procedure
You SHOULD NOT WORK as you are technically under the influence of sedatives. Do not drive for the rest of the day.
Some cramping and bloating is normal after and walking around can help move the air out of your colon.
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