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Please read through the entirety of this preparation sheet at least five days before your procedure and follow the instructions carefully. If your colon is not completely empty and clean, your doctor may miss important findings and your procedure may have to be repeated.  \nImportant: To ensure that we can provide you care in a timely manner, starting two weeks before your scheduled procedure date, we will contact you to confirm your appointment and answer questions. If we are not able to reach you after two attempts and we do not hear back from you at least seven days before your appointment, either by calling our office during work hours or by sending a message through MyMercy, your procedure will be cancelled.  \n| PROCEDURE DATE AND TIME:\u003Cbr>ARRIVAL TIME: | PROVIDER/OFFICE NUMBER\u003Cbr>Digestive Health Institute\u003Cbr>405.849.8000 Edmond Office 405.340.4937 OKC South Office 405.416.9703 | LOCATION OF PROCEDURE\u003Cbr>􀂅 Digestive Health Institute\u003Cbr>4400 McAuley Blvd. | 1st Floor | OKC, OK 73120 􀂅 Mercy Hospital Admitting\u003Cbr>4300 W. Memorial Rd. | OKC, OK 73120\u003Cbr>􀂅 Mercy Hospital OKC South Admitting 200 E. I-240 Service Rd. | OKC, OK 73135\u003Cbr>􀂅 Mercy Surgery Center – Edmond I-35\u003Cbr>North Building, North Entrance\u003Cbr>2017 W. I-35 Frontage Rd. | Edmond, OK 73013 |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n\nAT-A-GLANCE SUMMARY  \n\n| Icon |  |  |  | Key Step | Instruction |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| |  |  |  | No solid food starting | _______________________________________________________ |\n| |  |  | | First half of prep | 5 p. m. the day before procedure |\n| | |  | | Second half of prep | Start 6-8 hours before procedure time; finish at least 4 hours before |\n| |  |  |  | Nothing by mouth after | _______________________________________________________ |\n| \u003Cbr>|  |  |  | Driver required | Responsible adult age 18+ must stay and drive you home |\n| 􀀹 |  |  |  | Goal stool color | Clear yellow, urine-like stool |\n\nIMPORTANT REMINDERS:  \n1. You MUST bring someone 18 years or older to stay during the procedure and to drive you home. Otherwise, the procedure will not be done.  \n2. AVOID ALL NUTS, CORN, POPCORN, SEEDS, OR ANYTHING THAT HAS A HUSK FOR FIVE DAYS PRIOR TO PROCEDURE.  \n3. Stop taking iron supplements and diet pills five days before your procedure.  \n4. Avoid anti-inflammatory medications or NSAIDs such as Advil, Ibuprofen, Aleve, Naproxen, Mobic, etc. for five days before your procedure. Tylenol is ok.  \n5. Medications:  \n- Take all your medications as usual (including blood pressure meds) the day before and the day of your colonoscopy except for the following:  \n- For Diabetics:  \n• If you are on insulin, take only half of your morning dose the day of your colonoscopy.  \n• Do not take diabetes pills the morning of your colonoscopy.  \n- IF YOU ARE TAKING BLOOD THINNERS SUCH AS PLAVIX, WARFARIN, ELIQUIS, XARELTO, ETC.,  \nPLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE FOR DIRECTION ON HOW LONG TO HOLD BEFORE PROCEDURE.  \nYOU DO NOT NEED TO STOP LOW DOSE ASPIRIN (325 MG AND LESS).  \nOKL_41856 (7/9/26)  \nTIMELINE OF BOWEL PREPARATION:  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Expected Stool Color Changes: GOAL IS CLEAR YELLOW URINE LIKE STOOL | You Will Need to Purchase:\u003Cbr>1. Four Dulcolax® laxative tablets containing 5 mg of bisacodyl each (NOT Dulcolax stool softener) .\u003Cbr>2. One 8.3 ounce bottle of MiraLAX® (238 grams) or generic equivalent.\u003Cbr>3. Two 28 ounce bottles of Gatorade® (NOT RED) .\u003Cbr>4. People with diabetes should use Gatorade G2® (NOT RED or PURPLE) . |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n|  | Start a clear liquid diet morning of:  \u003Cbr>Remain on clear liquid diet until time of NOTHING BY MOUTH listed below.\u003Cbr>ABSOLUTELY NO SOLID FOOD!\u003Cbr>**NO DAIRY PRODUCTS, NO REDOR PURPLE, NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES**\u003Cbr>Please see the list below regarding what liquids are allowed:\u003Cbr>• Water, clear sparkling","cbCaiaWHTCGrfyY8","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiaWHTCGrfyY8","pdf",268825,"English","# Preparation Overview\n# Appointment Confirmation and Cancellation Policy\n# Procedure Location and Contact Numbers\n# At-a-Glance Summary\n# Important Reminders\n# Medications and Safety Instructions\n# Timeline of Bowel Preparation\n## Expected Stool Color Changes and Supplies\n## Clear Liquid Diet Rules\n## Day Before Procedure Steps\n## Day of Procedure Steps\n# Nothing by Mouth Instructions","[{\"question\":\"Why must the colon be completely empty and clean before a colonoscopy?\",\"answer\":\"If the colon is not completely empty and clean, your doctor may miss important findings and your procedure may have to be repeated.\"},{\"question\":\"What liquids are allowed during the clear liquid diet?\",\"answer\":\"Allowed options include water and clear sparkling water, Sprite or similar clear soft drinks, clear juices without pulp, approved sports drinks with no red or purple, popsicles and jell-O with no red or purple, clear broth or bouillon, and coffee or tea with no milk or creamer.\"},{\"question\":\"When does “nothing by mouth” begin and what is prohibited?\",\"answer\":\"Nothing by mouth starts four hours before the procedure time. 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