Hi all, been awhile since I"ve been on but its been going good, my question is I'm going for a scope on the 18th of this month for 11:30 in the morning . but was advised to do a full prep the day before .
didn't think all that was necessary though , so I'm looking for some help & input..I was just going to try breakfast, a small lunch & nothing after that but fluids the day before..any other advice will always be helpful.
THANKS IN ADVANCE
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A couple of tap water enemas on the morning of the procedure before leaving the house (and ideally right before the procedure, if practical) will make the procedure more effective. It’s best if you have an understanding with the doctor about the appropriate prep, but it’s often very difficult to get in communication.
Typically I just do clear liquids the day before a scope then nothing after midnight. Sometimes they suggest a fleet enema the morning of the scope too but usually I don’t need it. Good luck!
Hey thanks Scott & Kelly , I'm leaning towards fasting for the day , the enema just worries me, I've got an 1 1/2 hr. drive . Thanks again☺
A tap water enema is just a rinse-out. I wouldn’t use the liquid that comes in the Fleet’s bottle, since that is irritating, but the bottle itself is a handy tool when refilled for a tap water enema.
You’ll probably be fine in either case. The scope can be used to rinse away anything that’s in the way.
