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What are the best foods to eat after a colonoscopy to fight anemia?
You do not need any special diet before or after a colonoscopy. It is a diagnostic test using a fiber optic camera.
Can you have honey before a colonoscopy?
can you eat yogart the day before a colonoscopy
Can you eat peach before colonoscopy?
yes
Can you eat bananas before a colonoscopy?
If you are the one performing the colonoscopy, sure. If you are the one getting 'scoped you better ask your doctor. They usually tell you to stop eating solids 24 hours before and give you a gallon or two of something to clean you out that you have to drink before.
What is a good diet to follow when doing a prep for a colonoscopy?
Before going for you colonoscopy, it is required that you do not eat anything and only drink water or other clear liquids for breakfast and lunch. You can still take your prescribed pills, but only with a few sips of water.
Can you eat beans before colonoscopy?
Prior to a colonoscopy, you will not eat ANYTHING for about 16 hours. You will drink a LOT of fluids and use a laxative to completely empty your colon.
Why can't colonoscopy patients eat before the procedure?
The colon must be thoroughly cleansed before performing colonoscopy. Consequently, for two or more days before the procedure, considerable preparation is necessary to clear the colon of all stool.
What can i eat the day before a colonoscopy?
Jellow and apple juice and black coffee and tea. :)
Are grits okay to eat on a low fiber diet?
I need to know the answer to this because a colonoscopy on the 20th and I must do a low fiber diet for a few days and wonder if grits are low fiber
Is eating beef broth ok to eat before colonoscopy?
Yes as long as it is fat free broth.
Is sorbet Okay to eat before a colonoscopy?
No sherbet nor ice cream since they are dairy products.
Should Gatorade be drunk for a colonoscopy for someone with congestive heart failure?
No, the doctor will not give him Gatorade for preparing for a colonoscopy. At the visit before the colonoscopy, he will be given very specific directions as to what to eat and drink the days and night before. If he follows those, he should be fine after the procedure. Usually clear liquids are recommended, and Gatorade has coloring.
