Two (2) Weeks Before Procedure:

If you are taking, Coumadin, Plavix, Pradaxa, Warfarin, Xarelto, or any blood thinner (other than aspirin) contact your prescribing doctor or our office for any special/holding instructions.

WEEK OF PROCEDURE: 

Avoid: Seeds, Nuts, Corn, and Fiber Supplements (Metamucil, Citrucel).

Four (4) Weeks Before Procedure:

Stop iron supplements.

Three (3) Days Before Procedure:
No alcoholic beverages

Liquids: 

It is important that large volumes (64oz) of clear liquids be consumed the day BEFORE your procedure, up until midnight to avoid dehydration.

***The Day Before Your Procedure PRIOR to starting your Prep.***

Breakfast:
**Must be finished by 11:00 am **

Choose ONE

• Easy to Prepare
  1 - 2 eggs (fried, over easy, scrambled, boiled), White bread toast w/ jelly, 1 Pancake/waffle w/ syrup.
• Healthy
  Small portion of skinless chicken, turkey or fish.
  
• Restaurant
  1 Egg breakfast sandwich on white bread or plain bagel. NO meat or cheese. 1 Pancake or waffle with syrup.

Lunch & Dinner:

• Gatorade/Kool Aid (No red).
• Water, Coffee, Tea (NO MILK NO NON-DAIRY CREAMER).
• Strained fruit juice without pulp (Apple, white grape, lemonade).
• Soups – Low Sodium Chicken or Beef Bouillon/Broth.

Desserts

• Hard Candies, Jell-O (no red or fruit toppings) Popsicles, Water Ice.
• NO SHERBETS OR FRUIT BARS.

***Please Do Not Eat Anything After Starting The Bowel Prep ***

• You may have small sips of clear liquids up to 3 hours prior to your procedure
• Clear liquids you may have include: water, strained apple or white grape juice

• FOLLOW YOUR PREP INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY
  Bowel Prep starts the night before your procedure.
• Please review your additional paperwork so see what supplies are needed and have them ready in advance.
  

If you have any questions about your diet, prep or procedure, please contact the office:
(302) 832-1545