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720-904-7500Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Preparation Instructions
This bowel preparation requires a little organization but is an extremely important part of flexible sigmoidoscopy to ensure you have the highest quality exam. Bowel preparation starts days prior to your procedure, as you need to stop taking certain medications or supplements. If you do not follow these directions, your flexible sigmoidoscopy may be cancelled.
Checklist to Ensure Proper Bowel Preparation
To ensure the proper completion of your flexible sigmoidoscopy preparation, we strongly suggest that you PRINT OUT this document and check off each of the instructions as you complete them. This will greatly help you in following the detailed instructions and help ensure you receive a proper endoscopy.
Transportation on the day of your procedure:
- A responsible adult MUST BE PRESENT (18 years or older) with you at check-in before your procedure and MUST BE ABLE to pick you up IMMEDIATELY when you are discharged. You are NOT ALLOWED to drive, take a taxi or bus, or leave the Endoscopy Center alone. If you do not have a responsible driver with you to take you home, your procedure WILL BE CANCELLED.
- Because of the sedation, you are NOT ALLOWED to use a bus, taxi, Uber/Lyft, Access-a-Ride, walk home, etc. alone.