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Originally Posted by crystalsmom  I see you have some other issues so I would ask your Dr. before doing any of this as I will too.I took too long with this and my time ran out. I'll make it a bit shorter.
Low fiber diet about four days before the procedure. While fiber is normally important for colon health, it can cause problems during screening. Small pieces of nuts or grains can sometimes get clogged in the scope, they can also cover up the polyps they are looking for during the test.
About one day before the screening, you'll need to stop eating solid food and switch over to clear liquids like broth, apple juice, clear soda, popsicles and plain Jell-O without fruit.
Because most colonoscopies are done in the morning, many people follow a 'split prep. This involves drinking half the colon purge solution in the evening and half the other half in the morning. This gives it time to work and people seem to tolerate it better when it split up (maybe they meant spit up lol)
Hope this helps some, I was never told any of this 10 years ago but maybe they didn't realize the need for these things at that time.
Hope this helps you some. |
I did get this much from the doctor: I'll have to go on anti-biotics three days before, a two-day clear liquid diet and take the prep stuff two nights, different stuff each night because of my prior colon problems. It's a rigorous prep! Oh, well, it's down the road, hopefully, as I didn't call the G. I.'s nurse today - will do that tomorrow and worry about it then.
