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Is Liquid Diet A Must A Day Before Scheduled Colonoscopy?

I have a scheduled colonoscopy tomorrow at 10:45 am. I just looked at my directions to begin taking my 4 pills and begin the liquid powder/drink. (to begin at 3pm) I just now noticed that I was to be on a liquid diet all day today and have not done so. I ate breakfast of toast with peanut butter, and banana and an avocado. For lunch I ate Turkey and Mac and Cheese. Last meal was at 1pm. Should I proceed with the cleanse or do I need to cancel the procedure?
Mon, 21 Mar 2016
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Hi Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...
Yes, liquid diet is a must on the previous day of scheduled colonoscopy. If patient have eaten solid meals then these meals remain in colon of patient. Therefore visualization of colon & lower part of large intestine becomes difficult & it makes colonoscopy of no use in diagnosis of any problems of large intestine.
As You have eaten meals like toast, peanut butter, banana, avacados, Turkey, Mac and Cheese. Now you should reschedule your appointment for colonoscopy by consulting your doctor. You should avoid having this in future.

Refer to your gastroenterologist
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Is Liquid Diet A Must A Day Before Scheduled Colonoscopy?

Hi Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern... Yes, liquid diet is a must on the previous day of scheduled colonoscopy. If patient have eaten solid meals then these meals remain in colon of patient. Therefore visualization of colon & lower part of large intestine becomes difficult & it makes colonoscopy of no use in diagnosis of any problems of large intestine. As You have eaten meals like toast, peanut butter, banana, avacados, Turkey, Mac and Cheese. Now you should reschedule your appointment for colonoscopy by consulting your doctor. You should avoid having this in future. Refer to your gastroenterologist Hope this information helps