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alex96245
alex96245

Hi this is my first post on this forum, and I am having a bit of a dilema as I have been waiting ages for a Colonscopy and have an appointment but I have also aranged a date with a hot air hostess in Charles de Gaul on the 25th & 26th with my colonscopy booked on the 28th. canceling the date is not an option. I would like to know what I can order of the menu that I can eat and not appear too fussy as I dont want to let her know about this procedure. any ideas thankyou.

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  • etheremail
    etheremail alex96245

    Posted

    I never start my food prep until the day before anyway but if you want to be ultra careful, choose non bulky food, not much fruit and fibre. The instructions for the prep should tell you the dos and donts. Just follow what it says on the packet or your instructions. It's all there.
  • Alexi
    Alexi alex96245

    Posted

    The hospital should send you a diet to follow, usually it's really bland food like eggs and rice - no fruit or bread. Plenty of water and clear soup. No wine or beer. 
  • ruth88255
    ruth88255 alex96245

    Posted

    You can eat low fibre foods until 27th. Then no food for 24 hours. If you have a serious doubt over potential Heath problem the colonoscopy report might well help alleviate your fears. You will only be in Endoscopy department for 2 or 3 hours. Good luck. 
  • rsteinbach90
    rsteinbach90 alex96245

    Posted

    Being through the prep, which I followed to the letter and beyond and still had issues with being cleaned out, I would suggest chosing non bulky food and follow the prep instructions and consider deep "enemas until clear" hours before the procedure to make sure you are cleaned out.  The next time I will go have a colonic done the day before to make sure I am cleaned out.
  • ellen42502
    ellen42502 alex96245

    Posted

    I actually didn't have to alter my diet at all until the day before my procedure. You should be fine to eat what you want unless your doctor advised you differently.
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