Beebe Healthcare

has partnered with Gifthealth for your upcoming colonoscopy prep

◦ Heather Barton, MD
◦ Robert Deckmann, MD
◦ J. Brendan Wiggins, MD
◦ Rudolph Schilli, MD
◦ Mark Wilkinson, MD
◦ Tiffany Edwards, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
◦ Gena Nance, MSN, FNP-C
◦ Colleen Cimo, FNP
◦ Sylvia Oppong-Antwi, FNP-BC

Gifthealth will:

Contact you to verify your address and collect your copay, if applicable

Provide cost-saving options and automatically apply coupons

Verify the procedure date

Provide instruction sheets on your specific preparation

Deliver your bowel prep regimen for FREE

Our patient care team is always here to help!
1 (833) 614-4438

How will we contact you? 

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To set up delivery, you must speak to one of our patient care reps or complete the checkout process via SMS link.

What Happens During a Colonoscopy?

A colonoscopy is a procedure performed by a doctor and lasts approximately 30 minutes. Medications will be given into your vein to make you fall asleep. During a colonoscopy, the doctor uses a long, flexible, tubular instrument about 1/2-inch in diameter called a colonoscope that transmits an image of the lining of the colon. The colonoscope is inserted into the rectum and advanced along your large intestine. 

Because you are asleep, you won't feel any pain during the procedure. The colonoscope is slowly withdrawn while the lining of your bowel is carefully examined. When the procedure is completed, the colonoscope is removed before you wake up. 

During the colonoscopy, if the doctor sees something that may be abnormal, small amounts of tissue can be removed for analysis (called a biopsy), and abnormal growths, or polyps, can be identified and completely removed. In most cases, colonoscopies allow accurate diagnosis and treatment without the need for a major operation.

Before the Procedure

You will be asked to hold supplements and vitamins several days before your procedure. There will also be some modifications to diabetic medications. If you are taking a prescribed blood thinner, your doctor's office will instruct you regarding when to hold this medication before your procedure. Once your procedure is completed, you will also be informed when it is safe to resume your blood thinner.

Continue to take your other prescribed medications such as heart, blood pressure, acid-reflux, and allergy medication.

‍You'll need to arrange a ride home after the colonoscopy -- you won't be allowed to drive because of the sedatives you'll be given during the procedure. Your doctor may also give you other special instructions.It is important to discuss your medical history and any medical conditions you may have with your doctor. Be sure to bring a list of your current medications, including prescriptions and any over-the-counter medications, supplements, or herbal remedies you are taking. Also tell your doctor if you have any allergies. 

‍Instruction sheets from your doctor were sent along with the bowel prep regimen. Please follow those instructions to complete your bowel prep- DO NOT FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE BOX

Preparing Your Bowel for Colonoscopy

For the colonoscopy to be thorough and safe, your bowel must be completely empty.

7-10 Days Before Your Procedure

  • Read your preparation instructions (pay attention to any medication restrictions)
  • Arrange a ride home from the procedure
  • If you were instructed to take Magnesium Citrate alongside your main prep, please refer to your instructions on diet restrictions and dosing times.

5 Days Before Your Procedure

  • Begin a low residue diet
  • No raw fruits or vegetables. No nuts, popcorn, or foods containing seeds. Stay well hydrated. For further guidance on acceptable foods, please refer to your instructions.
  • Make sure you have your clear foods diet ready

1 Day Before Your Procedure

  • Breakfast- light breakfast such as yogurt, white toast, eggs, cottage cheese and black coffee or tea with some milk.
  • After breakfast- only clear liquids such as coffee (no cream), tea (no cream), Jell-O (not red or purple), popsicles (not red or purple), clear juice (not OJ), clear broth or bouillon, carbonated beverages (includes dark colas).

A low residue diet consists of :

  • cheese
  • bread
  • rice pasta
  • eggs
  • white meat
  • fish
High residue foods to avoid:
  • nuts and seeds
  • broccoli
  • corn
  • popcorn

A liquid diet means consuming only:

  • Fat-free bouillon or broth
  • Strained fruit juice, no pulp
  • Water
  • Plain coffee
  • Plain tea
  • Regular and diet sodas

In most cases, you can also eat gelatin or Popsicles in any color except red or purple. The evening before the procedure starting around 5pm, you will take a bowel prep. This is a laxative to cleanse your bowel. You will take half of the preparation and then save the other half to take 5-6 hours prior to your procedure. This is called split dose preparation. Evidence based studies have shown the split-dose approach, not only is more tolerable, but also does a much better job of cleaning the colon. You’re going to be losing a lot of fluid, so it’s important that you stay hydrated.  

‍Instruction sheets from your doctor were sent along with the bowel prep regimen. Please follow those instructions to complete your bowel prep- DO NOT FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE BOX

The Day of the Procedure

  • 6 hours before your procedure, discontinue all forms of tobacco products
  • 4 hours before your procedure, take the remaining half of your prep
  • You may have clear liquids, gum, hard candy, and your prescribed meds up to 3 hours before your procedure
  • Stop drinking 2 hours before your procedure. You are to have NOTHING by mouth 2 hours prior to your procedure.
  • Please refer to page 2 of your instructions for any Medication halts. If you have any further questions, please consult with your doctor.
  • You must have someone to drive you to the facility, remain on the premises and then drive you home.

What Happens After a Colonoscopy?

After your colonoscopy:

  • You will stay in a recovery room for 20-30 minutes for observation
  • You may feel some cramping or a sensation of having gas, but this usually passes quickly
  • You can usually resume your normal diet

Read your discharge instructions carefully. Certain medications, such as blood-thinning agents, may need to be avoided temporarily if biopsies were taken or polyps were removed.

Beebe Outpatient Surgery Center

18941 John J. Williams Hwy
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
(302) 644-6992

Surgical scheduling will call you after 1pm the day before your procedure to confirm your arrival time.

Beebe Healthcare Operating Room

424 Savannah Road
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-3300 ext. 4776

Surgical scheduling will call you after 1pm the day before your procedure to confirm your arrival time.

Gifthealth

266 N 4th St
Suite 200
Columbus, OH 43215

Phone: (833) 614-4438

Email: care@gifthealth.com

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