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The Good, the Dangerous, and the Lavatory Sprint: What to Do Earlier than and After Your Colonoscopy
The colonoscopy and the restoration are often simple. The day earlier than? Prepare for a memorable night within the lavatory.
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The week earlier than your colonoscopy
Choose up your prep. You’ll take it the night time earlier than your colonoscopy to empty the colon fully.
Prep is available in pill, liquid or powder type. Every model works in a different way, so learn the directions fastidiously.
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When you’re out, choose up some provides to inventory the lavatory:
Additionally, put mushy meals and clear liquids on the grocery checklist:
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Jell-O
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Sports activities drinks
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Broth
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Lemon or lime popsicles
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3-5 days earlier than your colonoscopy
Swap to a low-fiber weight loss program.
Cease consuming:
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Uncooked fruit
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Dried fruit
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Complete grains
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Greens
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Nuts and seeds
That is to make sure the entire colon is seen throughout the scan.
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The day earlier than
Begin a transparent liquid weight loss program:
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Broth
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Espresso or tea with no milk or creamer
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Lemon or lime Jell-O and popsicles
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Clear soda or sports activities drinks
Keep away from purple, orange, blue or purple meals dye, which may resemble blood within the colon.
Should you’re constipated right this moment, let your physician know to allow them to prescribe a laxative.
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It’s go time!
Clear your night calendar and begin taking your prep meds a number of hours earlier than bedtime to make sure you sleep. You’ll be consuming lots of water and tenting within the lavatory. Have your consolation provides prepared, together with a very good ebook or journal.
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Professional Suggestions:
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When you have liquid prep, drink it chilled and thru a straw.
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After consuming it, suck on a peppermint or lemon slice.
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Keep hydrated: Sports activities drinks or electrolytes will help.
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Keep motivated and preserve going: in case your colon isn’t empty, you will have to do it once more.
Your aim: one and accomplished!
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Colonoscopy day
The laborious half is behind you. On the hospital or clinic, you’ll robe up, get an IV, and take a nap underneath anesthesia.
Most individuals really feel advantageous after they get up, however some expertise somewhat fuel or bloating.
You’ll get your outcomes earlier than you allow.
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Make sure you prepare for somebody to carry you dwelling.
Take it simple for the remainder of the day as you get well from the anesthesia. You’ll be able to eat once more, with no restrictions. Get pleasure from, however begin slowly.
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Congratulations on prioritizing your well being! That wasn’t so dangerous, was it?
With a transparent scan and few danger elements, chances are you’ll not want to do that once more for a number of years.
This instructional useful resource was created with help from Daiichi Sankyo.
