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General Procedure Information
Please read these instructions two weeks before
Arrange to have a driver come with you and remain in the waiting area during your test. You may not take a taxi. Your driver must drive you home.
Laxative Prep Method
*Follow these instructions. Do NOT follow instruction on or inside the box of your prep kit.
For PLENVU Prep Split Dose you will need to purchase:
- PLENVU- Prep Kit (prescription required)
- Clear liquid beverages/products (NO Red or Purple)
General Instructions
2 weeks before procedure
- Stop taking all herbal products.
1 week before procedure
- Stop taking aspirin, NSAIDS and any products containing aspirin such as Aleve, Ibuprofen, etc. You may take Tylenol (acetaminophen).
- Stop taking blood thinners 3, 4, or 5 days prior to procedure or as approved by your prescribing physician.
- Stop multi-vitamins, Vitamin E, Iron, Fish oil supplements, nuts and seeds.
Days before your procedure
- Purchase supplies listed above.
- Read through these directions.
- Expect call from anesthesia department to discuss your medical history.
*If you have Diabetes, read and follow the special instructions for patients with Diabetes
Questions?
Please see frequently asked questions first. If you still have questions, please call 770-719-3240
Day Before Procedure
DIET INSTRUCTIONS
- You may only have CLEAR LIQUIDS the entire day before your procedure.
- NO SOLID FOODS should be eaten on this day.
- Examples of CLEAR LIQUIDS: strained fruit juices (apple, white grape, white cranberry), Limeade, Lemonade, Coffee/Tea (No Creamer including non-diary creamers), clear broth or bouillon, gelatin desserts without added fruit or whipped topping.
- AVOID RED and PURPLE liquids, including food dye.
- AVOID MILK and ALCOHOLIC beverages.
LAXATIVE PREP INSTRUCTIONS
- 5 pm: Use the mixing container to mix contents of the Dose 1 pouch with at least 16 oz of water by shaking or using a spoon until it is completely dissolved. This may take up to 2 to 3 minutes. Take your time – slowly finish the dose within 30 minutes. Drink ALL of the solution.
- Refill the container with at least 16 oz of clear liquid. Again, take your time and slowly finish all of it within 30 minutes.
- Continue to drink clear liquids until bedtime.
- *The more hydrated you are, the better the prep results.
Day of Procedure
LAXATIVE PREP INSTRUCTIONS
- 6 hours before leaving for the procedure: Use the mixing container to mix the contents of Dose 2 (Pouch A and Pouch B) with at least 16 oz of water by shaking or using a spoon until it is completely dissolved. This may take up to 2 to 3 minutes. Take your time – slowly finish the dose within 30 minutes. Drink ALL of the solution.
- Immediately refill the container with at least 16 oz of clear liquid. Again, take your time and slowly finish all of it within 30 minutes.
- Put nothing else in your mouth except a small sip of water with your heart, blood pressure or seizure medication.
- You must have NOTHING in your mouth 4 hours prior to your procedure. This means NO water, ice chips, gum, candy, cough drops, etc.
**Any contents in your stomach could come up, getting into your lungs while under anesthesia.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
- You may brush your teeth and gargle prior to your test.
- DO NOT wear body LOTION or body JEWELRY. Please remove all piercings (tongue, cheek, nose, etc) prior to your arrival.
- You MUST have a driver who remains on the hospital campus while your procedure is being performed.
- Failure to follow these instructions may cause your procedure to be delayed or cancelled.
