How do I survive a 2 day colonoscopy prep?

Drink at least eight glasses of water today. STOP eating high-fiber foods such as vegetables and beans until after your colonoscopy. You can eat all other types of foods today. Drink the bottle of magnesium citrate after dinner.

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How do you not starve during colonoscopy prep?

You can eat solid foods the day before you undergo the procedure! That's right. You don't have to starve yourself by consuming only clear fluids like broth and Popsicles (and not even cherry-flavored, because they're the color of, well, you know) to prepare for a colonoscopy.

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What can I eat 48 hours before colonoscopy?

You can eat or drink
  • Well cooked, lean (low fat) beef, lamb, ham, veal or pork.
  • Fish, shellfish or poultry.
  • White rice, noodles or white pasta.
  • Cereal including cornflakes and crisped rice cereal, but not bran.
  • White bread or toast.
  • Rich tea or other plain biscuits.
  • Eggs, especially boiled or poached.

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Will I be on the toilet all night with colonoscopy prep?

Will a colonoscopy prep keep you up all night? You make wake up once or twice to go to the bathroom, but it shouldn't keep you up all night. However, some people are required to wake in the middle of the night to take a second dose of laxatives at least four to six hours before their procedure.

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What if I still poop the morning of my colonoscopy?

What if I've taken all my preparation and am still passing solid stool on the day of my exam? In this case, your procedure will need to be rescheduled. You may be prescribed a different preparation for your next procedure. Please call the triage nurse to reschedule your procedure with a different preparation.

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2-Day Colonoscopy Prep Instructions

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How many times do you go to the bathroom during colonoscopy prep?

DAY OF COLONOSCOPY

bowels at least 10-15 times. By the end of your prep, your stool should become a clear, yellow-tinged fluid. scheduled, but then nothing by mouth after that.

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Can I have water the morning of my colonoscopy?

You must drink only clear liquids before your colonoscopy. Be sure to drink at least two tall glasses (at least 8-10 ounces each) of clear sports drink with electrolytes prior to your colonoscopy.

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Can I take a shower before a colonoscopy?

Take a bath or shower before you come in for your procedure. Do not apply lotions, perfumes, deodorants, or nail polish. Take off all jewelry and piercings. And take out contact lenses, if you wear them.

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When can I go to bed after colonoscopy prep?

You will likely be able to sleep through the night once the first round of evening prep is over. Finding colon polyps early before they can become cancerous can save your life and doing the prep is worth it.

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What is the best meal after a colonoscopy?

After a colonoscopy, a doctor will likely recommend the following:
  • White fish. ...
  • Applesauce. ...
  • Soup. ...
  • Gelatin or pudding. ...
  • Scrambled eggs. ...
  • Canned or jarred fruit. ...
  • White toast or bread. ...
  • Cooked vegetables. Well-steamed, baked, or sauteed vegetables that are cooked until tender are a good choice following a colonoscopy.

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Is it better to have a colonoscopy in the morning or afternoon?

Background. Colonoscopies performed in the afternoon (PM) have been shown to have lower adenoma detection rates (ADR) compared to those in the morning (AM). Endoscopist fatigue has been suggested as a possible reason. Colonoscopies tend to be technically more challenging in female patients.

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Can I eat eggs 2 days before colonoscopy?

You will usually be asked to avoid eating all solid foods the day before your colonoscopy, including eggs. However in the week preceding your colonoscopy, you can eat eggs.

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Can I eat whatever I want 2 days before a colonoscopy?

Two Days Before Your Appointment

Drink at least eight glasses of water today. STOP eating high-fiber foods such as vegetables and beans until after your colonoscopy. You can eat all other types of foods today.

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Is Coke a clear liquid for colonoscopy?

CLEAR LIQUIDS INCLUDE: water, chicken/beef/vegetable broth, flavored waters, apple juice, Jell-O, Kool-Aid, coffee, tea, Sprite, Gatorade, PowerAde, Mountain Dew, Coke/Pepsi, Rootbeer, and Slurpee's. DO NOT DRINK milk or use any dairy or non-dairy creamer in your coffee or tea.

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Is diet Coke a clear liquid for colonoscopy prep?

Clear liquids you can consume (no red or purple flavors/colors): Juice: apple, white grape. Drinks that replace electrolytes. Soda: ginger ale, orange, diet cola.

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What not to do during colonoscopy prep?

Alcohol can make you dehydrated and you should not drink alcohol while preparing for your test. Beginning four hours before your procedure, you should STOP drinking clear liquids. This means that you should not have anything to eat or drink beginning four hours before your procedure.

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Should I take the day off for colonoscopy prep?

Preparing for your colonoscopy:

Take the day off: It is recommended that you take the day off work on the day of your procedure. You should not make any important decisions for the rest of the day following the procedure. You should not drive for the rest of the day.

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Do you need bed rest after colonoscopy?

Colonoscopy recovery is usually quick with most people resuming normal activity the next day. Even so, it is important not to rush back to work. It is best to take the remainder of the day to rest, recover from sedation, and replenish fluids and nutrition.

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Will I sleep all day after colonoscopy?

The medicine you received during the procedure may stay in your body for up to 24 hours. You may feel tired or sleepy and have difficulty concentrating. Once you get home, relax for the rest of the day.

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Can I brush teeth morning of colonoscopy?

Can I shower, eat breakfast, or brush my teeth the morning of my colonoscopy? You may not eat anything the morning of your procedure, but you may continue to drink clear liquids up until 2 hours before your procedure. You may shower and brush your teeth.

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Should a woman shave before a colonoscopy?

The night before your surgery, wash with soap you were given. Do not shave your abdomen (stomach) or pubic hair. Shaving before your surgery gives you a higher chance of getting an infection. A person from the health-care team will use clippers to get you ready for surgery if hair needs to be removed.

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Should I brush my teeth before colonoscopy?

You may brush your teeth. However, unless specifically instructed by your doctor to drink the remainder of a split-dose prep, you are generally asked to refrain from eating or drinking anything, even water, the morning of your procedure.

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Will I pee during colonoscopy?

The discomfort of the procedure can make it difficult to pass urine and empty the bladder. It is important that your bladder does not seize up completely. If you cannot get the urine flowing properly after six hours, contact the nurses or your doctor.

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Can I have coffee the morning of my colonoscopy?

For procedures that are scheduled to start after noon, it is okay to drink clear liquids (black coffee or tea without milk, water, Seven-Up, ginger ale or apple juice) until 5 hours before the start time of the procedure. You should still not eat any solid food after midnight the night before.

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Is 7 polyps a lot in a colonoscopy?

So, the more polyps you have, the higher your cancer risk. Someone with just one or two small polyps is generally at lower risk of having or developing colon cancer than someone with three to nine, or more.

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