Preparation for Procedures
This information is provided as a general guide only. Preparation instructions can vary patient to patient and may depend on medication you may be taking. Your instructions will be given to you at the time of your preliminary consultation or after discussion with our specialist triage nurse. The preparation instructions given to you will take into account your medical history, current state of health and any medications you may be taking.
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Gastroscopy All Specialists
Preparing for Gastroscopy
Preparing for Gastroscopy
Colonoscopy
Dr. John Napoli
Preparation for colonoscopy
Dr John Darke
Preparation for colonoscopy
Dr. Calvin Chan
Preparation for colonoscopy
Dr Robert Kim
Preparation for colonoscopy
Professor Michael Bourke
Preparation for colonoscopy
Dr Viraj Kariyawasam
Preparation for colonoscopy
Dr Sia Peng Ong
Preparation for colonoscopy
Dr Chee Fook Choong
Preparation for colonoscopy
What can I eat while preparing for colonoscopy :
Low Residue Diet
Suggested for per-COLONOSCOPY
Your doctor may change this dependent on your own circumstances.
BREAKFAST:
Juice – apple, cranberry, pear, white grape
Yogurt (no fruit or nut topping)
Small bowl of Cornflakes or Rice Bubbles
2 eggs – poached, boiled or scrambled
Bacon, pork/ chicken sausage
Hash browns
White toast - with Vegemite, honey, lemon butter, butter, margarine
French toast/ cinnamon sugar
Croissant - plain or ham & cheese
Muffin – no fruit or nuts / Crumpets with honey / Pancakes with syrup
Chocolate brioche
Tea, coffee, water
LUNCH/ DINNER
Clear soups, broths, chicken noodle soup
Fish, ham, turkey, chicken, pork,
Potato or pumpkin (without skin)
Potato salad
Pasta Carbonara or macaroni cheese (no tomato sauce or bottled sauces)
Sandwiches – white bread/ roll
Panini: chicken, ham (no mustard) tuna, turkey, cheese, egg
Baked rice custard: chocolate mousse / Plain – vanilla ice cream
Water, soft drink , tea coffee
SNACKS
Cheese and crackers
Rice cakes, protein bars – no nuts
Ham quiche
Parmesan cheese sticks
Wedges with sour cream
Cake / Cheesecake baked with white flour
Chocolate biscuits - no nuts
Scones butter and honey
Pikelets/Waffles with lemon & sugar or honey
Vanilla slices, doughnut, custard Danish, custard tart, meringue
Milkshakes, egg flip/protein shake / Clear sports drink /tea/iced tea/coffee/hot chocolate
Plain or chocolate Sustagen / Ensure/Digestilact
Water