PREPARATION

You have been scheduled for a flexible sigmoidoscopy. This examines the lower part of your colon.

DAY BEFORE TEST

5:00 p.m.  – Start with clear liquids – broth, juice, jello, coffee, tea.  No cream. Nothing red.

6:00 p.m. – Drink 10 oz. Bottle of Magnesium Citrate.  Continue with clear liquids.

MORNING OF THE TEST

Clear liquids are okay for the morning of the test.

If you are still passing formed stool give yourself two (2) Fleets enemas the morning of the procedure, one half hour apart.

Call if you have any questions at  (513)  751-6667