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Very Important

Read and familiarize yourself with all the prep instructions.
Call the office with any questions or concerns at 814-453-2777.
Discuss diabetes and blood thinner medications with the physicians that prescribed them.

One week before the surgery

Stop all iron-containing supplements and vitamins
Stop Plavix medication; if applicable
Purchase 238 gm bottle of Miralax and Dulcolax tablets (both sold over the counter at your local pharmacy)

Five days before the surgery

One day before the surgery

A very light breakfast is allowed until 8 a.m. (toast, bagel, cereal type of foods) (no fruits or vegetables allowed)
Take two Dulcolax tablets after breakfast
Unlimited clear liquids are allowed until midnight before the surgery
Avoid all mannitol, lactulose, and xylose sweeteners until after the procedure
At noon, or as soon as you return home from work, start drinking the Miralax solution
Miralax should be mixed in clear liquids only (Recommended solutions include Powerade, Powerade Zero, Gatorade, G2 or equivalents.)
One capful of Miralax (17 gm) should be mixed in 8 oz of clear liquid and taken every 15-20 minutes until entirely consumed
The clean out process usually takes 4-8 hours
If nausea develops, take a one-hour break and then resume the prep
Hard candy and lollipops between Miralax doses helps suppress nausea
Continue to take clear liquids after the Miralax is completed
Take two additional Dulcolax tablets two hours before the planned bedtime
Do not eat or drink anything after midnight or the surgery may have to be cancelled

On the day of the surgery

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