Comments on: Colonoscopy Diet Prep Made Easy

By: Katie Dodd

Katie Dodd — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 23:37:52 +0000

In reply to Crystal. Best of luck!

By: Crystal

Crystal — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 19:48:22 +0000

Thank you for this! I’m doing my first prep, and with a history of ED I needed more than just a list of Yes or No foods. The meal plan with several options was very helpful!

By: Katie Dodd

Katie Dodd — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 20:38:28 +0000

In reply to Judy. I'm so glad this article was helpful! :)

By: Judy

Judy — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 15:41:20 +0000

Thanks, I needed a little more than “No Fiber” and “Clear Liquids” especially since my recommendations are a 7 day prep!! The real recipes really helped! Now I know I can eat eggs on all but the Clear liquid day!

By: Katie Dodd

Katie Dodd — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:02:18 +0000

In reply to Bruce Williams. Thanks for sharing! Many offices have their own specific guidelines. The goal is to get the bowels clear for a successful colonoscopy... many offices go based on what they see as best practices. :)

By: Bruce Williams

Bruce Williams — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 19:06:33 +0000

Guidelines from colorectal office: “Five Days prior to procedure: Please refrain from eating foods that contain nuts, seeds, or corn. You will also need to stop taking fiber and iron supplements.” For diabetics (that’s me) it says clear liquids includes up to 3 cans of Glucerna if marked suitable for lactose intolerant (interesting since its not really clear).

By: Katie Dodd

Katie Dodd — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 17:48:56 +0000

In reply to Joanna. It's definitely OK not to drink a ton of clear liquids on this day. It depends on your individual situation and how you are feeling. The prep can be so tough, clear liquids is my least favorite day for sure. I hope everything went well!

By: Katie Dodd

Katie Dodd — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 17:45:31 +0000

In reply to VM. Some doctors have different recommendations... this can be based on individual situations or what they've seen as a best practice in working with patients. :) Best of luck!

By: VM

VM — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 04:30:27 +0000

In reply to DC. My prep also is 5 days of low to no fiber so maybe things are changing.

By: Joanna

Joanna — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 12:21:52 +0000

Very helpful except for clear liquids day. There is no way to get in that many snacks and meals. I had a few things before I had to do the 64 oz of prep. Then I was afraid if I drank anything else I would be up all night. I guess it didn’t matter as I pretty much was up all night anyway. As much as I looked online no one tells you that. I’m exhausted and really have no desire to drink anything but I have to still do the magnesium drink before the procedure. I just want to be done!