"jinx the minx" > wrote in message
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> "Julie Bove" > wrote:
>> "sf" > wrote in message
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>>> On Tue, 21 Oct 2014 15:46:06 -0700, "Julie Bove"
>>> > wrote:
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>>>>> Well, I saw the postings about colonoscopies and opened them in the
>>>>> hope they were discussing low fiber diets.
>>>>>
>>>>> Reason I'm asking is I have a procedure in a few weeks that calls for
>>>>> a four day low fiber diet then a cleanout before the virtual
>>>>> colonoscopy.
>>>>>
>>>>> Anyone have a four day low fiber menue? - Mike
>>>>
>>>> I did not have to do that prior to my colonoscopy. My friend did and
>>>> >> there
>>>> wasn't much she could eat. I think it was mostly stuff like crackers,
>>>> >> white
>>>> bread, white rice, broth.
>>>
>>> Kaiser doesn't make you suffer "much". Drinking that stuff is awful,
>>> it's really nasty - made me feel like I wanted to throw up.
>>> <http://mydoctor.kaiserpermanente.org/ncal/Images/Colonoscopy%20Preparation%20-%20Over%20the%20Counter_tcm75-694984.pdf>
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>> Apparently the kind of prep you need depends on the reason for the
>> colonoscopy. Mine was routine. My friend's was for medical reasons.
>
> That's not true. It depends solely on doctor/clinic preference. Some
> pre-existing medical conditions may warrant using one prep over
> another(kidney or heart issues, etc.), but the reason for the colonoscopy
> is irrelevant to the type of prep the doctor orders for you.

Well, seeing as how my friend and I both go to the same medical clinic, I
kinda don't think that is true. I know I had specifics to me because I am
diabetic.