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Jell-O, flavored ices, hard candies, and gum are OK. Mint tea can be soothing.  \n○ Avoid juices with pulp and anything with red, blue, or purple color  \n● Talk to your doctor about any clearances you may need or possible medicine adjustments like:  \n○ Blood thinners  \n○ Diabetes medicine  \n○ Cardiac issues  \n● Important: Arrange who will drive you home after your procedure ahead of time. You cannot take public transportation, a taxi, or rideshare.  \nHow to Prep for Your Colonoscopy  \n\n| 1 day before your procedure | ● Eat a light breakfast before 9am\u003Cbr>● Follow a clear liquid diet for the rest ofthe day\u003Cbr>○ Clear liquids are: water, tea, black coffee, clear broth, apple juice, ginger ale, Gatorade, and mint tea\u003Cbr>○ Flavored ice, hard candies, and gum are OK |\n| --- | --- |\n| 1 day before your procedure @ 5pm | ● MiraLAX powder prep\u003Cbr>○ Place MiraLAX powder (238 gram) and 2 liters (64 oz) of Gatorade or water in a pitcher and mix well.\u003Cbr>○ Store in the refrigerator\u003Cbr>● Take 2 Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) 5 mg tablets\u003Cbr>● Drink half (1 liter) of the prep solution over 2 hours\u003Cbr>○ It’s important to keep drinking the solution even though the laxative may not begin for another 2 to 3 hours.\u003Cbr>○ If you get nauseous, wait 15 minutes, then continue drinking in smaller amounts, and use a straw. |\n| 6 hours before\u003Cbr>your procedure | ● Drink the remaining half (1 liter) of prep solution over 2 hours\u003Cbr>● You may need to wake up very early to complete the prep\u003Cbr>○ It’s worth it. It helps you get a good prep so you don’t need to repeat the process all over again!\u003Cbr>● The correct timing of drinking the prep is critical |\n| 4 hours before\u003Cbr>your procedure | ● Do NOT eat or drink (including water)\u003Cbr>● Do NOT smoke\u003Cbr>● Take your morning medicine with sips of water |\n\nProcedure Checklist & Hospital Arrival  \n● You cannot drive after the procedure or take public transportation. Please have someone at the hospital to take you home.  \n● Arrive at the hospital 1 hour before your procedure time","cbCaifSZ5fO8bgIC","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifSZ5fO8bgIC","pdf",221153,"English","# Important Information\n## Pre-Procedure Checklist (1 Week Before)\n## How to Prep for Your Colonoscopy\n## Procedure Checklist & Hospital Arrival","[{\"question\":\"When should you call the clinic before the colonoscopy?\",\"answer\":\"Call at least 1 week in advance if you cannot make your appointment. 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