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- When you print this information it is important that you choose the morning or afternoon preparation depending on the time of the procedure.
- After you have printed off the sheets under "afternoon" or "morning" as appointments you should also print off "general", "tips", "safety" and "questionnaire" to complete your handout.
- PLEASE USE THE "PRINTER FRIENDLY" BUTTON TO GET A PRINTABLE PAGE.
- You should read all these forms carefully. If there is any confusion you should ring my rooms at 55913155.
MAKING
YOUR COLONOSCOPY EASIER
Our aim is to make your procedure as easy as possible. Any medical procedure is going to raise some concern for the patient, however minor this may seem. I speak from personal experience.
- If you have any queries or concerns about anything we have explained, please feel free to contact my rooms.
- Try to follow the preparation instructions as closely as possible. If you are concerned about constipation being a major problem, please let my staff know.
- Avoid RED and GREEN cordials as this may colour your
bowel fluids and cause confusion at colonoscopy.
- Be prepared for a significant diarrhoeal reaction when
you take your bowel prepartion. Don't be too far from the toilet. You
can continue to drink clear fluids until 4 hours before the procedure time,
then totally fast.
- Both the Anaesthetist and I will be speaking to you before the procedure and will answer any concerns you have.
- From the time the Anaesthetist injects the sedation you will not be aware of anything until you awaken in the recovery area.
- Following the procedure you are likely to have some "rumbles and grumbles" in your belly – feel free to pass any wind, but remember that there may still be some clear fluid in your bowel, and you may wish to go to the toilet instead.
- The needle will be left in your arm for about 30-40 minutes
in case you need an injection of an antispasmodic to relieve "the gripes"
- please tell us if you think that is necessary.
- I will speak to you and your companion before you go home, to give full information about the procedure and follow-up.
- You can eat whatever you like for dinner that night, but I would avoid alcohol.
- Your stomach will continue to be rumbly for about 12 or so hours. Normal bowel actions should return by 2-3 days.
- No driving until the next day, but you will be able to return to work the next day.
I hope this is of value and look forward to seeing you on the procedure day.
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