How do I prepare? Will I need to miss work?
The preparation for the colonoscopy requires you to go the bathroom a lot! You follow a special diet the day before the exam and take a very strong laxative in the hours before the procedure. The key to getting good pictures is to have the colon cleaned out. Because colonoscopy is usually done under sedation, people typically will miss a day of work. You’ll need to stay close to a bathroom.
