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One day before — and the day of — your colonoscopy, you may be on a clear-liquid diet. Learn which drinks you can include, and which to avoid.
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Cup of coffee or tea without dairyCup of pulp-free fruit juiceBowl of gelatinSugar or honeyCup of strained fruit juiceBowl of gelatinCup of brothBowl of gelatinCup of strained fruit juiceGlass of waterCup of pulp-free juice or waterCup of brothBowl of gelatinSugar or honeyOne day before — and the day of — your colonoscopy, you will be on a clear-liquid diet. The chart shows examples of drinks you can include, and what to avoid. Starting the day before your screening, don’t eat any solid food until after your colonoscopy.
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- Plan Your Prep. Your doctor is your best source of information about how to get ready. When you schedule the procedure, you’ll get instructions. Read them over well before your appointment, and call your doctor if you have any questions.
- Tweak Your Diet. You can help the cleansing process by eating light 3 or 4 days before the procedure. Doctors recommend low-fiber foods that are easy to digest and leave your system quickly.
- The Fast. The day before your procedure you can’t eat anything solid. You should only consume clear (see-through) liquids. It is important to stay hydrated by drinking lots of clear liquids, such as sports drinks, clear juice like apple and white grape, and clear broth.
- The Purge. The night before your colonoscopy you’ll take strong laxatives to clear your digestive tract. The method recommended for most people is called split dosing.
For the entire day before your procedure until after the procedure is finished, avoid all solid foods! The day before and day of the procedure, please follow a clear liquid‐only diet. You will need to stop drinking altogether 4 hours before the procedure.
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3 days ago · Clear liquid diet. It's essential that you stay on a clear liquid dietthe day before your colonoscopy. The following are acceptable: Plain water. Apple juice. White grape juice. Lemonade with no pulp. Yellow or green Jell-O. Popsicles and Italian ice: no red, orange, or purple colors.
FOR COLONOSCOPY PREPARATION Clear Liquid Diet ONE DAY BEFORE—AND THE DAY OF—YOUR COLONOSCOPY, you will be on a clear-liquid diet. The chart below shows examples of drinks you can include and what to avoid. Starting the day before your screening, DO NOT EAT ANY SOLID FOOD UNTIL AFTER YOUR COLONOSCOPY. Clear liquids and limited light-color ...
