| Because you've been scheduled for ambulatory - or outpatient surgery - you're responsible for taking certain precautions before you arrive. Specifically...
- You must not have anything to eat or drink after midnight on the night before you arrive at the hospital.
- Do not take any aspirin or other anti-inflammatory for 10 days before surgery. Occasionally these drugs can interfere with the blood's ability to clot and can actually increase the amount of bleeding during and after surgery.
- If you're on any medication - including over the counter drugs - be sure to ask your doctor whether or not you can continue taking that medication. And if not, how far in advance of surgery you must stop.
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Lower endoscopy requires careful preparation.
- In order for your doctor to be able to have a clear and unobstructed view,
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- your colon must be completely empty of solid waste before the procedure.
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Your doctor will probably prescribe
- and laxative preparation.
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It is very important that you follow these instructions -
- if the colon is not clear at the time of the test, the test may have to be rescheduled.
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- Generally, you'll be given a restricted diet to follow for a day or two before the exam.
- You'll probably be asked not to eat solids on the day before the exam.
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- You may also be asked to drink a special solution designed to clear the colon.
- As well as to self administer one or more enemas prior to the examine.
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- These are only general guidelines -
- your particular situation and the preferences of your doctor may require different preparation.
- But whatever the plan, follow it with care.
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Generally, you'll be given a restricted diet to follow for a day or two before the exam.
You may also be asked to drink a special solution designed to clear the colon.
These are only general guidelines -
