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You may walk or ride public transportation with an adult escort. Your ride or escort must be present with you at check-in on the day of your procedure.  \nPick up your bowel preparation from the pharmacy.  \nPurchase one bottle of Miralax powder, you will need at least 5 doses (85 grams) Purchase Dulcolax (or generic bisacodyl) oral tablets. You will need a total of 5 tablets.  \nPurchase simethicone gas relief (Gas-X) over-the-counter. You will need a total of 4 tablets/ capsules.  \nIf you take blood-thinner or anti-platelet medications,(ie. Plavix, Coumadin, Pradaxa) or any diabetic or weight loss medications (ie. Ozempic, Trulicity)  \nplease call our office if you have not received special instructions.  \nContinue taking all other medications, unless instructed by your physician or our nursing staff.  \nStop  \nStop  \ntaking:  \ntaking:  \nIron  \nFish  \npills oil  \nor  \nvitamins  \nwith  \niron  \n(this  \nis  \nto  \ndecrease  \nconstipation)  \nStop eating: Whole seeds, nuts, tomatoes, berries, and any bread with seeds or nuts. You may continue to have creamy nut butters and tomato sauces.  \nStop using: any illicit drugs  \nVisit our website for more [information: www. nwgastro. net](information: www. nwgastro. net) or call our office 503-229-7137  \nSIGN UP FOR MYCHART  \nWe use MyChart as our primary communication tool  \n.  \nSign up today to make sure you get all of your important communications from our office  \n.  \nUse MyChart to complete all of your paperwork for  \nvirtual visit and  \nyour pay  \nyour co-pay through E ] check-in  \n.  \nConfirm your appointments through MyChart so your appointment does not get cancelled  \n.  \nMessage the office using MyChart with non-urgent questions to save your time on the phone  \n.  \nReceive after visit  \nyour  \nwith  \nsummary your  \ntreatment plan via MyChart  \n.  \nNorthwest Gastroenterology Clinic  \nColonoscopy Preparation Instructions  \nExtended Bowel Prep  \nYou will need:  \nIn addition to your prescribed bowel preparation, purchase the following (no prescription required):  \n One bottle of Miralax powder. You will need at least 5 doses (85 grams)  \n Dulcolax (or generic Bisacodyl) oral tablets. You will need at least 5 tablets.  \n3 Days Before Your Procedure  \n In the morning, take one dose (17 grams) of Miralax mixed with 4-8 ounces of water and take one Dulcolax tablet (5 mg)  \n In the evening, take one dose (17 grams) of Miralax mixed with 4-8 ounces of water and take one Dulcolax tablet (5 mg)  \n2 Days Before Your Procedure  \n In the morning, take one dose (17 grams) of Miralax mixed with 4-8 ounces of water and take one Dulcolax tablet (5 mg)  \n In the evening, take one dose (17 grams) of Miralax mixed with 4-8 ounces of water and take one Dulcolax tablet (5 mg)  \n1 Day Before Your Procedure  \n In the morning, take one dose (17 grams) of Miralax mixed with 4-8 ounces of water and take one Dulcolax tablet (5 mg)  \n Begin your clear liquid diet and follow your preparation instructions  \nVisit our website for more [information: www.nwgastro.net](information: www.nwgastro.net) or call our office 503-229-7137 .  \nNorthwest Gastroenterology Clinic  \nColonoscopy Preparation Instructions  \nSuprep  \n1 Day Before Your Procedure  \nWhen you wake up, start a clear liquid diet.  \nDo not have solid foods.  \nany  \nDo not have: red, purple, or orange liquids, or alcohol.  \nPlease see our list of recommended clear liquids.  \nMix the first bottle of your bowel prep solution. Follow the directions provided for mixing your bowel prep. You will mix and drink the second bottle tomorrow.  \nBetween  \n4:00  \npm  \nand  \n6:00  \npm,  \nbegin  \ndrinking  \nthe  \nfirst  \nbottle  \nof  \nyour  \nbowel  \nprep","cbCaiqq3mqnXjOZT","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqq3mqnXjOZT","pdf",984355,"English","# Colonoscopy Preparation Instructions\n## Extended Bowel Prep\n## One Week Before Your Procedure\n## Medication, Diet, and OTC Purchases\n## 3 Days Before Your Procedure\n## 2 Days Before Your Procedure\n## 1 Day Before Your Procedure\n## Suprep - Mixing Your Bowel Prep\n## The Day of Your Procedure","[{\"question\":\"What should patients do one week before the colonoscopy if their health changes?\",\"answer\":\"Notify the clinic if there have been major changes to your health since scheduling the procedure.\"},{\"question\":\"Which over-the-counter supplies are required for the extended bowel prep?\",\"answer\":\"Purchase Miralax powder (at least 5 doses), Dulcolax (bisacodyl) oral tablets (5 tablets total), and simethicone gas relief (Gas-X) tablets/capsules (4 total).\"},{\"question\":\"What are the key diet rules the day before the procedure?\",\"answer\":\"Start a clear liquid diet, avoid solid foods, and avoid red, purple, or orange liquids and alcohol. 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