The Oregon Clinic, West Hills Gastroenterology Colonoscopy Constipation Preparation Instructions (Gatorade/miralax) (Page 4 of 14) in pdf

• Using a STRAW drink 8 oz every 15-20 minutes until first 64 oz bottle is finished and one- half of the

second bottle is finished. You will begin to have diarrhea (this may take several hours to start) and your

bowel movements should eventually become watery and clear.

• 1 Hour after finishing 1 and ½ bottles Miralax, you may resume your clear liquids.

• If you are diabetic there may be an adjustment to those medications. If you have questions, ask the

physician managing your diabetes.

The Day of Your Procedure: ________________________________________

• At:_____________ which is FIVE HOURS before your procedure begin to drink 8 oz of the remaining

prep solution every 15-20 minutes until solution is gone. You may have clear liquids until:

__________________ which is TWO HOURS before your procedure time. THEN NOTHING

ORALLY until after your procedure.

• If you normally take daily medications during this time, you may take them with a small sip of water unless

otherwise instructed.

• Make sure your ride knows they must come to the endoscopy unit to pick you up; you will not be

permitted to leave the department unaccompanied.

• If you are non-insulin dependent diabetic, DO NOT take your diabetic medication until procedure is

finished. If you have questions, ask the physician managing your diabetes.

• You may not drive until the day after your procedure.

If you must cancel or reschedule your procedure, notify us no later than 3 business days prior to your

procedure in order to avoid a $100.00 no-show fee (not covered by insurance).

You will be ready to go home approximately 2-3 hours after check-in.

***Please have your ride arrive prior to 5pm as the office closes at this time.***

If you have any questions regarding this procedure or any of the above instructions, please

contact our office at 503-297-8081 ext. 2223. To reschedule (ext._______)

Note to Driver

It is not necessary for you to stay for the duration of the procedure. We can call you about 30 minutes ahead of

the estimated discharge time. Our receptionist will ask the patient about this upon arrival for their procedure.

Each patient has unique needs, and we strive to provide the highest quality of care to everyone we see. We try

our best to accurately estimate the time your friend or family member will be ready after their procedure. We

thank you for your patience and understanding.

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