Three days before examination:

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Read all instructions at least three (3) days before your examination.

• Obtain Miralax/polyethylene glycol 238g (14 doses) from the pharmacy (over the counter).

• Please buy a 10 oz. bottle of Magnesium Citrate (over the counter). NO RED

 

Two days before examination:

• Eat well-balanced meals but avoid nuts, popcorn, raw fruit, raw vegetables and salads.

 

One day before examination:

1. Drink only liquids for breakfast, lunch and dinner. SOLID FOODS, MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS ARE NOT ALLOWED.  Click here for liquid diet instructions.

2. At 5:00 P.M. (night before your procedure) take the 4 Bisacodyl tablets together with water.

1. At 6:00 P.M., mix 238 gram bottle of Miralax in 64 ounces of Gatorade/Crystal Light. Shake the solution until the Miralax is dissolved.  Drink 8 ounces of the Gatorade/Crystal Light – Miralax solution every 20 minutes until ALL is gone.

 

On the day of the exam:

1. Drink 10oz Magnesium Citrate 4 hours before your scheduled appointment time.

2. You may have liquids until 4 hours prior to your procedure.

3. Bring your insurance card.

4. Bring a list of your current medications.

5. Must have a driver

6. All patients receiving sedation MUST have a responsible adult accompany them from the center following the procedure.

7. If your intention is to drive yourself or use taxi/Uber/Lyft services and you do not have a responsible adult to escort you then you will not be able to receive sedation for your procedure.

8. Using public transportation is not considered an acceptable option.

 

Special Instructions:             ***No Red Mag Citrate***

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Please report to the location at which your procedure is scheduled.

Procedures ARE NOT performed at the Chestnut location.

 

It is very important that you contact our office if you are unable to make this appointment.

 

You may be charged a cancellation fee of $75.00 if you fail to cancel within three (3) business days of your procedure.