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Herlihy, M.D. Michael P. Chase, M.D. William M. Bauer, M.D. John M. Coombes, M.D. Ovais Ahmed, M.D.  \nFive Irongate Center Glens Falls, NY 12801  \n518-793-5034  \n[www.giassociatespc.com](www.giassociatespc.com)  \nKelly Knill, RPA-C  \nLynn Collette-Zachar, FNP-C Brittany Smith, FNP-C Courtney Stewart, ANP-C Rachel Baker, FNP-C  \nCOLONOSCOPY WITH EXTENDED MIRALAX/GATORADE PREP  \nName: Appointment Date   \nPROCEDURE TIME:  ARRIVAL TIME:  Location: Northern GI Endoscopy Center, 5 Irongate Center, ENTRANCE C.  \nPatient parking is provided across from Entrance C. Please do not arrive prior to 6:45 AM.  \nGPS directions: 25 Pine Street, Glens Fall, NY 12801  \n****** NOTHING BY MOUTH FOR 2 HOURS PRIOR TO YOUR PROCEDURE TIME******  \nPlanning for Your Colonoscopy with Extended Prep  \nPlease read all preparation instructions. You must complete a bowel preparation.  \nThe restricted diet and bowel preparation help ensure a thorough examination of the colon.  \n􀁸 Arrange for a responsible adult (18 years or older) to drive you home. You must have a responsible adult with you even if you take a taxi or use medical transport.  \n􀁸 You will be receiving intravenous sedation for your procedure; this will limit what you can do after the procedure until the following day. You may not drive or operate machinery for the next 24 hours and a responsible adult must stay with you for 24 hours following the procedure.  \n􀁸 Please wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing and leave valuables at home.  \n􀁸 The gold colored Pre-Admission History form must be completed prior to your procedure. Please bring the completed form to your exam.  \n􀁸 Please bring your insurance card and photo ID on the day of the exam  \n􀁸 You will be at the endoscopy center 2 ½ -3 hours from time of arrival to discharge.  \nYou are strongly encouraged to watch our colonoscopy preparation and procedure videos [at www.giassociatespc.com](at www.giassociatespc.com) The 3 minute videos will help with your understanding of the colonoscopy procedure and the necessary preparation for your exam.  \nIt is very important that you keep this scheduled appointment. If you must cancel or reschedule your colonoscopy appointment, please call 518-793-5034 at least 7 days in advance. Patients failing to cancel their colonoscopy appointment within 7 days will be billed an administrative fee of $100 by Gastroenterology Associates of Northern NY, P.C. This fee must be paid prior to rescheduling your procedure or scheduling future appointments with our practice. If you have any questions regarding the need to cancel due to illness or other health issues, contact our office or our physician on call (after hours or on weekends)  \nPurchase the following bowel prep supplies (over-the-counter):  \n􀁸 One 10 oz. bottle of Magnesium Citrate (preferred) OR four Dulcolax (bisacodyl) tablets.  \n􀁸 Three 119 gram containers of Miralax (generic polyethylene glycol is acceptable) .  \n􀁸 Three 32 oz. bottles of Gatorade (no red, blue, green or purple) . G2 or Powerade may be substituted. G2 may be easier tolerated due to less sugar and carbohydrates. Many patients prefer to drink these beverages chilled.  \nMedications:  \n􀁸 If you are diabetic and take oral diabetic agents, please do not take these medications on the day before and day of colonoscopy. If you take insulin, we will give you specific instructions for insulin on the day before and day of colonoscopy. If you have not received specific instructions for your diabetic medications, please call our office.  \n􀁸 If you take anticoagulant medications (blood thinners) or anti-platelet medications such as:  \nWARFARIN (Coumadin, Jantoven) PRADAXA (Dabigatran) XARELTO (Rivaroxaban) ELIQUIS (Apixaban)  \nPLAVIX (Clopidogrel) BRILINTA (Ticagrelor) EFFIENT (Prasugrel) PLETAL (Cilostazol)  \nSAVAYSA (Edoxaban)  \nWe will give you instructions for holding these medications prior to the colonos","cbCaigq8aqPPXm85","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigq8aqPPXm85","pdf",473963,"English","# Planning for Your Colonoscopy with Extended Prep\n## Appointment and arrival instructions\n## Responsible adult and post-sedation limits\n## Required bowel prep supplies and medications\n## Five days before colonoscopy\n## Two days before colonoscopy day\n## The day before colonoscopy day\n## (Continue clear-liquid instructions)","[{\"question\":\"How long before the procedure should you stop eating or drinking?\",\"answer\":\"You must have nothing by mouth for 2 hours prior to your procedure time. 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