Bring your phone or tablet along with the charger into the bathroom. It might be nice to have a radio or speakers to listen to music. Now is the time to put out some good, soft toilet paper and wipes.
You can use diaper cream or other soothing creams prior to starting the prep. If you have hemorrhoids, keep your favorite topical cream handy. The diarrhea that comes with the prep will likely irritate them. Your softest, loosest clothing is a great option to wear during the prep for your colonoscopy.
You will be on or near the toilet for a good amount of time and you will be grateful for pants that are easy to remove when the urge hits. Each brand of prep drink has different instructions. It is important that you spend time reviewing the instructions to get the timing and doses right. You will drink some of the prep solution the evening before your procedure and the rest in the morning.
The goal of the prep for colonoscopy is to completely rid your body of food particles. Your bowel movements will be watery and clear or light yellow. It is still important to continue drinking your prep until it is completely gone even if your stool has become clear. The prep process can be a little scary the first time. Talk with your doctor about which medications are safe for you to stop taking. We have included some common examples below.
If you take a blood thinner, such as to treat blood clots or to prevent a heart attack or stroke, ask the doctor who prescribes it for you when to stop taking it. If you take insulin or other medications for diabetes, you may need to change the dose. Ask the doctor who prescribes your diabetes medication what you should do the day before and the morning of your procedure.
Tell your doctor you will be drinking a sugar-free clear liquid diet the day before your procedure. Some people may need other supplies. To see if you need any other supplies, answer the questions below:. Iron supplements can cause color changes in your stool, which can make it harder for your doctor to see your colon clearly. You should follow a low-fiber diet starting 3 days before your colonoscopy.
During this time, do not eat:. They will review the instructions in this guide with you and ask you questions about your medical history.
The nurse will also review your medications and tell you which to take the morning of your procedure. Avoid raw fruits and vegetables, whole kernel corn, grains, seeds, and nuts. On the morning of the day before your procedure, mix all grams of the MiraLAX powder with 64 ounces of a room temperature clear liquid until the MiraLAX powder dissolves.
Once the MiraLAX is dissolved, you can put the mixture in the refrigerator. You will need to follow a clear liquid diet the day before your procedure. Examples of clear liquids are listed in the table in this section. A staff member will call you after noon the day before your procedure. The staff member will tell you what time you should arrive for your procedure. Step 1: At pm on the day before your procedure, take 2 bisacodyl 5mg tablets by mouth with a glass of water. Step 3 If you were told to arrive for your procedure before am :.
If you were told to arrive for your procedure before am , follow these instructions the night before your procedure:. At pm , take 2 bisacodyl tablets by mouth with a glass of water. Then, start drinking the second half of the MiraLAX mixture.
Step 3 If you were told to arrive for your procedure at am or later :. If you were told to arrive for your procedure at am or later, follow these instructions the morning of your procedure:. At am , take 2 bisacodyl tablets by mouth with a glass of water. Once you arrive, you will be asked to state and spell your name and date of birth many times.
Colonoscopy is the only test that allows your doctor to inspect your colon and biopsy or remove any polyps. Studies show that only about half of adults get their recommended colon cancer screening done.
Now that you know what to expect and how to prepare, don't let fear of colonoscopy stop you. By subscribing you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Health Topics. Health Tools. Digestive Health. Reviewed: July 26, Medically Reviewed. The Colonoscopy Diet You will need to stop eating solid foods before your colonoscopy.
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