READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, AT LEAST 7 DAYS BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE.
IMPORTANT MEDICATION INFORMATION
****CALL 303-788-8888 IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR MEDS****
You MUST STOP the following medication for 7 days before your procedure: Iron
*****You may take TYLENOL*****
If you take BLOOD THINNERS such as Coumadin, Warfarin, Plavix, or Jantovan you will need specific instructions when to stop these medications. You must have your PT-INR checked between 8 am-11 am the DAY BEFORE your procedure if you are on Coumadin, Warfarin, or Jantovan. You may come to our office for this test. DO NOT stop your heart, blood pressure or other regular medication unless your Doctor tells you to. If you are on INSULIN check with the Doctor that prescribes it. You may need a change in the dosage, for the day before, or the day of your procedure. Please chekc your blood sugar in the morning, before you come in for the procedure. If you are on a pill for diabetes, you may take it after your procedure. If you have ASTHMA bring your inhalers with you. If you have sleep apnea, please bring your CPAP or BIPAP machine with you.
IMPORTANT DIET RESTRICTIONS
In order to properly examine your colon, the inside of your intestinal tract must be clean. You must follow the diet and laxative instructions exactly. Do not make any changes unless ordered by your doctor.
YOU MAY NOT EAT ANY SOLID FOOD THE DAY BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE. You will be expected to drink A LOT of clear liquids the day before your procedure. Starting in the morning , you need to drink at least 20-8 ounce glasses of clear liquid thoughout the day. This is in addition to the laxative prep you will drink in the evening. You need to continue drinking lots of fluid through the night and up to 3 hours before your procedure. Tell us if you are on fluid restrictions. The more fluid you drink, the better you will feel. It will keep you from being weak and hungry. The laxative will be easier for you to tolerate.
DO NOT drink: ANYTHING RED or PURPLE, milk or milk products, non-dairy creamers, orange and grapefruit juice.
You MAY have: water, apple juice, sport drinks (i.e. Gatorade), clear broth or bouillo, carbonated soft drinks, flavored jello without fruit, popsicles, kool-aid, white grape juice, white cranberry juice, black coffee, and tea.
NULYTELY/GOLYTELY Prep Instructions:
You will be given a prescription for the NULYTELY/GOLYTELY laxative prep (flavor of your choice) *******generic is ok*******
THE DAY BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE
It is critical that you follow the instructions to drink lot of clear liquids today, no solid foods. See the DO NOT drink and MAY have lists above. DO NOT DRINK ONLY WATER!!!!
IN THE MORNING: Mix the NULYTELY/GOLYTELY according to the instructions on the bottle, and REFRIGERATE.
****KEEP DRINKING A VARIETY OF CLEAR LIQUIDS ALL DAY****
AT 5-6 PM: Start drinking the entire bottle of NULYTELY/GOLYTELY. Drink 8 oz (1 cup) every 10-15 minutes until it is gone. You should be finished about 9:00 pm. It may take several hours for the laxative to completely clear your intestinal tract.
***DRINK AT LEAST 8 OZ OF CLEAR LIQUID EVERY HOUR BEFORE YOU GO TO BED***
THE DAY OF YOUR PROCEDURE
YOU NEED TO CONTINUE TO DRINK 8 OZ OF CLEAR LIQUIDS EVERY HOUR UNTIL 3 HOURS BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE.
NOTHING TO DRINK 3 HOURS PRIOR TO PROCEDURE.
PLEASE ARRIVE AT THE ENDOSCOPY CENTER WITH YOUR PAPERWORK, AT YOUR CHECK IN TIME, WEARING LOOSE, COMFORTABLE CLOTHING.