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Bowel Preparation for
Colonoscopy
Large Intestine - Colon
Esophagus
Stomach
Small Intestine
Large Intestine or Colon
Bowel Preparation - Why
Cleaned out So the
doctor can see any
problems
Bowel Preparation – Step One FASTING
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Colonoscopy – Wednesday
Fasting – Tuesday
Bowel Preparation – Step Two CLEANING
Bowel Preparation – Side Effects
Frequent
Stools
Nausea
Bloating
Cramps
Bowel Preparation - Hydration
YES NO
STOP AT MIDNIGHT
Colonoscopy – Medications Morning Of
TAKEYour usual medications EXCEPT
DO NOT TAKEDiabetes Meds
CONSULT YOUR DOCTORAnticoagulant Meds (e.g. Coumadin)
Colonoscopy – NO Driving
PLAN A RIDE
HOME
No driving
No taxi
No bus
Colonoscopy – Good for You
Painless
Important for
screening and
diagnoses
Recommended