HOW TO PREP PROCEDURES
SUMMARY FOR COLONOSCOPY PREPARATION
- Check your medication and make necessary adjustments if you take blood thinners or diabetic drugs.
- Make arrangements for transportation since you are not allowed to drive due to sedation.
- 7 days before colonoscopy: Begin low fiber diet. If you have a history of constipation, then start Miralax daily.
- 1 day before colonoscopy: Clear liquids only. Start bowel prep (DOSE 1) at 6 PM.
- On the day of colonoscopy: Take the rest of prep (DOSE 2) at 7 hours before the colonoscopy, and DOSE 2 should be finished 4 hours before the colonoscopy. Nothing to eat or drink for at least 4 hours before the colonoscopy.
- See Colonoscopy Procedure Instructions (below) for detailed instruction.
Colonoscopy Procedure Instructions
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