This is not a substitute for direct care by YOUR doctor. Confirm with your doctor before doing any of the following.
- Stop NSAIDS (Motrin, Ibuprofen, Aleve, Aspirin) 7 days before your procedure. If you are on a blood thinner, this is typically stopped 1 to 7 days before surgery. PLEASE DISCUSS THIS WITH YOUR DOCTOR.
Diet the day before your flexible sigmoidoscopy
- A clear liquid is anything that you can see through
- For example: Jello, water, broth, popsicles, Italian ice, apple juice, Gatorade, etc.
- Please DO NOT DRINK: milk, tomato juice, cream soups, oatmeal, etc.
- You can add salt, pepper, or sugar to items
- You do NOT need to do a bowel preparation (NO LAXATIVES ARE NEEDED)