Ipswich Digestive Health Group

Day Before

Procedure Overview

Day Before the Procedure

  • Lunch

    Patient can have a normal meal around noon, followed by a clear liquid diet as instructed by the physician.

  • Fasting

    Fast for at least 12 hours prior to the examination. Only water may be ingested during the 12-hour period.

  • Laxative Preparation

    Patient can have a normal meal around noon, followed by a clear liquid diet as instructed by the physician.

Note that the physician may recommend an alternative preparation procedure. Patients should stop taking iron supplements 1 week before the procedure and any other medication 2 hours prior to the procedure; as advised by the physician.