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 sheet under "afternoon" or "morning" as appointments you should also print off "patient info" 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 55914455.
PREPARATION FOR COLONOSCOPY
MORNING PROCEDURES
In order to ensure the best possible outcome with respect to your colonoscopy, it is essential that the large bowel is completely clear of waste material. If the bowel is not clear, the test may have to be repeated. It will be necessary to modify your diet for a couple of days prior to colonoscopy and to take a special mixture prior to your procedure.
Iron tablets
and aspirin should preferably be stopped 7 days prior to the procedure. If you
are taking Plavix, Iscover or Warfarin, or if you are diabetic, please ensure
you advise our rooms at least 7 days prior to the procedure day.
If you feel you have a health problem which will affect your ability to follow the directions, please contact my rooms (Ph: 07 5591 4455).
The regimen for your preparation is as follows:
DAY 1 (Two days before your procedure)
Commence low residue diet
| Avoid: |
Allowed: |
- Roughage/fibre
- Most breakfast cereals
- Non-white bread (rye,whole meal multigrain)
- Grains & legumes: nuts and seeds
- Salads
- Uncooked fruit & vegetables
- Green vegetables
- Red meat
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- White bread, white rice & flour products
- Rice Bubbles & Cornflakes
- Strained porridge
- Milk, cheese, dairy products (up to 2 cups)
- Fish, eggs, chicken
- Mashed, peeled potato & pumpkin
- Stewed, peeled fruit.
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DAY 2 (The day before your procedure)
Light breakfast : tea and toast
only. (Butter or margarine, Vegemite or honey allowed).
After breakfast : clear fluids only.
| Avoid: |
Allowed: |
- All solid food.
- Red, green or purple jelly or cordial
- Dark grape juice or blackcurrant juice
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- 2 glasses of strained fruit juice for the day
- Tea or coffee with small amount of milk, herbal teas
- Orange or yellow jelly or cordial.
- Clear fruit juice such as apple
- Milk, lemonade, soft drinks (not red or green)
- Vanilla ice cream, yoghurt (without fruit)
- Clear soups/fluids
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At 4 p.m. take one sachet of Picolax
as per packet instructions.
At 5 p.m. dissolve the 2 sachets of ColonLYTELY into 2 litres of water and drink
over next 2 hours i.e. 250 mls every 15 minutes.
At 8 p.m. take one sachet of Picolax as per packet instructions.
Consume at least another 3 glasses of water before bed.
DAY 3 (The
day of your procedure - NO SOLID FOOD OR FLUIDS OTHER THAN WATER)
You may drink water ONLY
up until 4 hours before your appointment time.
Some helpful hints:
- Suck a peppermint in between each glass of ColonLYTELY
- Apply some protective cream e.g. lanolin to your bottom to reduce
scalding.
- Wear casual, loose clothing when you come for your colonoscopy.
- You may add DIET lemon cordial to flavour the ColonLYTELY solution
if you wish.
N.B. Nothing to eat after breakfast on Day 2.
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If you have any queries or experience any difficulties, please phone my rooms where my staff will be happy to assist you.
Phone: 07 5591 4455
Monday to Friday
8.00 am to 4.30 pm
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