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Preparing for Your Procedure
For two days prior to your procedure, we’ll ask you to follow a low fiber or clear-liquid only diet. Foods and drinks that are okay to ingest include apple juice, bouillon, lemon-lime soda or sports drink, and water. Foods to avoid include orange juice, prune juice, milk, cola and coffee.
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After your procedureYou will be transferred to a recovery room following your procedure to allow the sedative to wear off. You may experience some discomfort for 24 hours following your procedure and you should eat lightly throughout the remainder of the day.
Since you will be sedated, you will not be able to drive after your colonoscopy. You must arrange for a responsible adult driver to accompany you to and from the endoscopy unit. If polyps are removed, you will be instructed to avoid strenuous physical activities and any blood thinning medication (such as Aspirin, Plavix, Coumadin) for 7-10 days. Based on the results of your initial screening, a rescreening every 5-10 years or sooner is common if medically indicated. |
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Herbert H. Lee, MD |
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