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PREPARATION PROCESS:

Written instructions, the preparation medication and pro-biotics for after the scope can be collected from our office between 08am to 5pm.
If you are from far away, the instructions can be emailed, with a script for the preparation medication. But collection is advised, as questions about the preparation can then be answered.
Follow the instructions carefully and diligently. The sucesss of the procedure depends on the preparation, and sometimes the procedure cannot be completed due to poor preparation.
Bowel movements are irregular and very individualistic. Please stay close to bathroom facilities.
Watery stools are expected and normal.

4 DAYS PRIOR TO SCOPE

2 DAYS PRIOR TO SCOPE

It is important to drink plenty of fluids. Try to drink 2 litres (about 8 to 10 glasses) in a day. You need to start having smaller meals. The things that you can eat or drink are listed below. This helps the bowel preparation solution to work properly and is very important.

1 DAY PRIOR TO SCOPE

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
Butter, margarine or cheese
Milk, cream or cottage cheese
Potatoes without the skins (boiled, creamed, mashed or baked)
Soya or tofu
Gravy made from stock cubes (you can use plain flour or cornflour to thicken this)
Sugar or sweetener
Yellow or Green jelly ONLY
Water, cordial, fizzy drinks, clear strained soup or clear stock

Colonoscopy Preparation