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Suggest Diet Regimen For Colonoscopy Procedure Preparation
I am having a colonoscopy on Tues. The instructions say eat a light breakfast. What is considered a light breakfast? Should that be eaten a couple of hours prior to starting the medication? I will be taking Suprep and am supposed to take the first dose at 8 a.m. and the second at 8 p.m.
Mon, 27 Feb 2017
Hello and welcome to HCM,
To prepare for colonoscopy you need to take light breakfast.
Light breakfast includes carbohydrates and proteins.
Fats should be avoided.
You may take cereal, bread etc with some beverage like tea, coffee or milk.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
To prepare for colonoscopy you need to take light breakfast.
Light breakfast includes carbohydrates and proteins.
Fats should be avoided.
You may take cereal, bread etc with some beverage like tea, coffee or milk.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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Hello and welcome to HCM,
Before going for colonoscopy, the bowel needs to cleaned.
You may take light breakfast which includes carbohydrates and proteins.
Fat rich items should be not be taken.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
Before going for colonoscopy, the bowel needs to cleaned.
You may take light breakfast which includes carbohydrates and proteins.
Fat rich items should be not be taken.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
I find this answer helpful
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