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Read all instructions carefully before beginning your prep. The preparation instructions provided here differ from those included with your medication. Do not follow the instructions on the medication packaging. Instead, carefully follow these specific instructions and disregard any others from clinics or hospitals.  \n\n| 1 week\u003Cbr>before | • Read all instructions carefully and call our office if you have any questions.\u003Cbr>• Purchase the following:\u003Cbr>􀀀 Suflave (bowel prep) prescription from your pharmacy.\u003Cbr>􀀀 Zofran (anti-nausea) prescription if your doctor recommended this.\u003Cbr>􀀀 Clear liquids – see clear liquid guidelines on page 2\u003Cbr>• Arrange for someone to pick you up after your procedure.\u003Cbr>• Adjust medications for weight loss, diabetes, or blood thinners-see the Medication Alert for a list of medications. Call our office for instructions if you are taking these medications.\u003Cbr>• Stop eating any visible seeds, nuts, or whole grains.\u003Cbr>• Stop taking vitamins, fiber supplements, and herbal supplements.\u003Cbr>• Stop taking NSAIDs – Ibuprofen, Aleve, Voltaren, Celebrex, Toradol, Mobic, Motrin\u003Cbr>• Reduce Aspirin to 81mg a day.\u003Cbr>• Plan to remove facial and body piercings before arriving at the facility. Failure to do so could result in your procedure being canceled. |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Medication\u003Cbr>Adjustments | • Stop the following medication(s) on (date)  \u003Cbr>o  \u003Cbr>• You may resume the medication(s) the day after your procedure. |  |\n| 2 days\u003Cbr>before | • Discontinue Alcohol\u003Cbr>• If you tend to be constipated, take 2 tablespoons Milk of Magnesia at 6pm.\u003Cbr>• Confirm your ride\u003Cbr>• Drink plenty of fluids – try to drink 2 liters (about 8-10 glasses) a day.\u003Cbr>• Eat smaller meals – see below for foods you should avoid or are ok to eat\u003Cbr>• Start liquid-only diet if you are diabetic and taking: Ozempic, Rybellus, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound, Byetta, Bydureon, Trulicity, or Victoza |  |\n|  | Avoid High Fiber Foods:\u003Cbr>• Raw fruits and vegetables\u003Cbr>• Whole grain bread & crackers\u003Cbr>• Seeds, nuts, granola\u003Cbr>• Whole grains, bran, quinoa, oatmeal\u003Cbr>• Popcorn\u003Cbr>• Brown or wild rice\u003Cbr>• Beans, peas, lentils\u003Cbr>• Coconut\u003Cbr>• Jam, marmalade\u003Cbr>• Olives, pickles, relish | Ok to Eat:\u003Cbr>• Potatoes without the skin, canned or cooked carrots, mushrooms, asparagus tips, turnips\u003Cbr>• White bread, white pasta and rice\u003Cbr>• Saltine crackers\u003Cbr>• Eggs\u003Cbr>• Well-cooked lean meat (turkey, chicken, lamb)\u003Cbr>• Fish or Shellfish\u003Cbr>• Dairy (milk, butter, cheese, yogurt, cream, icecream without nuts)\u003Cbr>• Corn flakes, puffed rice, cream of wheat cereals |\n\nContact our office for  \nPrep Questions 971-254-9884 phone  \nWebsite: [nwcch.com](nwcch.com)  \nSuflave-Colonoscopy Prep Instructions  \n\n| 1 day before\u003Cbr>At 5:00pm the night before your procedure\u003Cbr>Remainder of the evening | Start clear liquid diet when you wake up – do not eat breakfast! See below for acceptable clear liquids. Avoid red, purple, or blue liquids.\u003Cbr>Items NOT Okay to Eat or Drink\u003Cbr>• Solid foods • Alcohol\u003Cbr>• Bone Broth • Anything colored red or purple\u003Cbr>• Dairy/Milk\u003Cbr>Items Okay to Eat or Drink\u003Cbr>• Clear vegetable, chicken or beef broth/bouillon • Coffee or tea – no cream or milk\u003Cbr>• Clear protein drinks such as Premier Protein Clear • Water (sparkling, plain, seltzer, and Ensure Clear flavored)\u003Cbr>• Flavored gelatin/Jell-O without fruit • Coconut water\u003Cbr>• Gummy bears or hard candy • Soft drinks\u003Cbr>• Clear sports drinks (Gatorade, Powerade, Propel, • Crystal Light\u003Cbr>etc.) • Italian Ice, plain popsicles (no\u003Cbr>• Clear Juices (apple or white grape) pureed fruit, gelato, or sherbert) |\n| --- | --- |\n|  | • START SUFLAVE PREP\u003Cbr>1. Open 1 flavor enhancing packet and pour the contents into 1 SUFLAVE® bottle.\u003Cbr>2. 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