On the day prior to your procedure: You may eat normally until midnight. No solid food will be allowed after midnight. You may continue drinking clear liquids only (see attached list).
On the day of your procedure: You may have clear liquids to drink up until two hours prior to your arrival time.
If you chew tobacco, you may not chew for SIX hours prior to your arrival time.
Absolutely NOTHING by mouth for TWO hours prior to arrival- no water, gum, mints, hard candies. This is for your safety because you will be sedated for the exam. Failure to comply with this will result in a delay or possible cancellation of your procedure. Please take any necessary medications before this time.
You should plan to be here for two hours from check in to check out, and you must have a ride home afterwards.
Please call (970) 259-9369 with questions
Clear Liquid Diet
Allowed to drink:
Water
Tea (no cream or milk)
Black coffee (no cream or milk)
Flavored water without red or purple dye
Clear, light colored juices such as apple, white grape, white cranberry
Clear broth
Sodas
Sports drinks like Gatorade or Powerade (no red or purple dyes)
Popsicles without fruit or cream, no red or purple dyes
Jell-O or other gelatin without fruit; no red or purple dyes
Not allowed to drink:
Alcoholic beverages
Milk
Smoothies
Milkshakes
Cream
Orange juice
Grapefruit juice
Tomato juice
Protein drinks
Soup (other than clear broth)
Cooked cereal
Any kind of juice, popsicles and gelatins with red or purple dyes