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Sigmoidoscopy Preparation
You will need to purchase the following from any drug store:
- 2 Fleet Enemas
- 119 grams of Miralax
Day before your procedure - Follow a Clear Liquid Diet for 24 hours
- Allowed: black coffee & tea, carbonated drinks, fruit flavored drinks, clear fruit juices, chicken/beef broth/boullion, sports drinks, plain Jell-O, popsicles, honey, hard candy.
- NO red or purple liquids are allowed
- No milk/dairy products are allowed
Night before your procedure (start at 7pm)
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Mix 119 grams of miralax in 32 ounces of water and drink the solution.
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Drink another 8 ounce glass of water.
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Continue the clear liquid diet
2 hours prior to your procedure
Give yourself 2 fleet enemas, approximately 30 minutes apart from each other.
Do NOT eat or drink anything at least 4 hours prior to your procedure.
If you are vaccinated against COVID-19, you must bring your vaccine card (or a copy of both sides) to your appointment or your appointment may be rescheduled and a $200 cancelation fee may be applied to your account.