Colonoscopy instructions.xps

Preparation for Colonoscopy
Valley Gastroenterology Consultants
You are scheduled for a Colonoscopy on
on the day of the procedure. The address is: 488 E. Santa Clara St., Suite 102
Arcadia, CA 91006
At Valley Gastroenterology and Valley Digestive Health Center, we strive to perform the highest quality colonoscopy. To obtain the best results during a colonoscopy, it is important to closely follow the preparation instructions given to you. We understand the cleansing process can be cumbersome; nonetheless a good preparation will produce the best possible end results.
The day of your Colonoscopy
Follow your daily morning routine (i.e., shower, brush your teeth, etc) and arrive at Valley Digestive Health Center at the time specified above. Expect to spend 1 1/2 - 2 hours at the facility.
A colonoscopy involves sedation, and you will not be allowed to leave the facility unaccompanied. Arrangements will need to be made to have an adult companion drive you home and care for you until the If a driver is not available to take you home, we will regretfully cancel your procedure. Arrangement for a taxi ride, walking home, and waiting until awake are not adequate. We must discharge you to the care of an Please bring with you to the procedure your insurance card and an already signed and dated Patients Please take all of your medications according to your usual schedule with small sips of water except: If you have any questions during your preparation, please call our Arcadia Office at (626) 359-3330 FACILITY COPAY:
If your arrival time is BEFORE 10:30 AM, please follow the following
instructions
A few days before the exam, please purchase the following:
□ Fill your prescription of COLYTE at any pharmacy. For the generic equivalent (PEG-3350), ask your
□ Four tablets of Dulcolax 5mg should be dispensed with the Colyte. Available over the counter if necessary □ Avoid fruits, vegetables, corn, and beans for 2 days prior to the procedure The morning before the Colonoscopy
□ Prepare the Colyte/PEG solution by adding water to the fill line and shake well until the powder has dissolved. Add a flavor packet to the bottle, if desired, and shake well □ Refrigerate until ready to drink.
The entire day before the Colonoscopy
□ Drink only clear liquids all day. NO SOLID FOOD. Clear liquids are those you can "see through," which includes: Broth, Jell-O, Juice Popsicles, Clear Juices, Sprite, 7-up, Ginger Ale, clear Gatorades, 1-2 cups of black coffee or plain tea. Avoid any dairy products and red or purple liquids.
□ At 4PM take two Dulcolax tablets with a glass of water. Take two more tablets at 6PM □ Begin drinking the Colyte solution at 6PM. Drink 8 oz. of the solution every 15-30 minutes until it is finished. Shake the solution before pouring each glass to avoid precipitation. □ Bowel movements are expected to begin approximately a few hours after the first glass. They will continue for several hours after you finish drinking the last glass.
□ You are expected to drink the entire Colyte solution. However, you may stop after 3/4 of the bottle if your bowel movements become completely liquid without fragments or particle matter. Otherwise, continue □ Feeling of bloating, abdominal fullness and nausea are common. This is temporary and should subside once □ Drink plenty of water or other clear liquids to remain hydrated before, during and after the preparation. □ Nothing to eat or drink after midnight.
If your arrival time is ON or AFTER 10:30 AM, please follow the following
instructions
A few days before the exam, please purchase the following:
□ Fill your prescription of COLYTE at any pharmacy. For the generic equivalent (PEG-3350), ask
□ Four tablets of Dulcolax 5mg should be dispensed with Colyte. Available over the counter if necessary.
□ Avoid fruits, vegetables, corn, and bean for 2 days prior to the procedure The morning before the Colonoscopy
□ Prepare the Colyte/PEG solution by adding water to the fill line and shake well until the powder has dissolved. Add a flavor packet to the bottle, if desired, and shake well □ Refrigerate until ready to drink.
The entire day before the Colonoscopy
□ Drink only clear liquids all day. NO SOLID FOOD. Clear liquids are those you can "see through," which includes: Broth, Jell-O, Juice Popsicles, Clear Juices, Sprite, 7-up, Ginger Ale, clear Gatorades, 1-2 cups of black coffee or plain tea. Avoid any dairy products and red or purple liquids.
□ At 4PM take two Dulcolax tablets with a glass of water. Take two more tablets at 6PM □ Begin drinking the Colyte solution at 6PM. Drink 8 oz. of the solution every 15-30 minutes until you consume HALF the bottle. Save the second half for the next morning. Shake the solution before pouring □ Bowel movements are expected to begin approximately a few hours after the first glass. They will continue for several hours after you finish drinking the last glass.
□ Feeling of bloating, abdominal fullness and nausea are common. This is temporary and should subside □ Drink plenty of water or other clear liquids to remain hydrated before, during and after the preparation. The day of the Colonoscopy
□ On the morning of the Colonoscopy, wake up at 5AM and consume the second HALF of the Colyte solution, an 8oz glass every 15-30 minutes.
□ You are expected to drink the entire Colyte Solution.
□ You may drink clear liquids until 3 hours before your procedure.

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