In our experience, the combination of PegLyte 4L with Dulcolax tablets is the gold standard of bowel preparation due to its make-up and volume. A colonoscopy can only be as good as the bowel preparation. Inadequate prep is associated with lower polyp detection rate and repeating the procedure at a shorter interval due to low visibility. PegLyte 4L includes electrolytes and therefore will not compromise the patient’s nutrient intake. It is also high in volume and therefore allows the best results. Please ensure you call the clinic to get approved for an alternate bowel preparation.
Do not cancel your colonoscopy appointment. We advise you to stop taking your vitamins especially iron as it may darken your stools or may cause constipation therefore making it harder to clean out the colon. Just make sure you follow the rest of the bowel preparation instructions to clean your colon as much as possible.
This is not a contraindication to your colonoscopy so you do not need to cancel your procedure. The reason we recommend not eating any seeds and/or nuts 4 days before your procedure is because these may get caught in “pockets” in your colon and present as a polyp. We want to avoid performing unnecessary polypectomies on these food pockets therefore it is best to avoid seeds and nuts.
No. The uber or taxi driver does not count as someone who will care for you for the remainder of the day. You must have a responsible adult (18+) escort you out of the clinic to ensure that you arrive home safely and are attended to for the remainder of the day. We must see and receive the name and number of the person who will be taking you home. We want you to be safe and to rest for the remainder of the day