Procedure Day
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| Foods |
No - food or liquids on the procedure day except water, medication, Miralax or Mylicon |
| Medication |
- 6AM - Drink 1 Capful of over the counter Miralax [Peg 3350] 17 gms with 8 oz of water
- 7AM - Drink over the counter Mylicon [Simethicone] 0.6 ml with 8 oz of water
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| Arrival |
Arrive at the office for your procedure at your scheduled time
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| Ingestion |
When you arrive you will be asked to swallow the CapsoCam
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| Retrieval |
- You will be given a kit for retrieval of the Capsule
- Our staff will demonstrate how to use the strainer hat & wand for retrieval
- Use the strainer hat for each bowel movement until the capsule has been retrieved
- Once retrieved, place the Capsule in the vial provided
- Ensure the vial lid is locked & put in the envelope provided
- The capsule can take up from 4-36 hrs to pass
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| Mailing |
- A FedEx shipping label will be given
- Place the label on the envelope & drop it off at your nearest FedEx drop box
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After Your Procedure
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| Foods |
You may resume your normal diet the day after the procedure
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| Medications |
Resume normal medication schedule the day after the procedure
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| Retrieval |
It is extremely important to use the hat container to retrieve the capsule
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| Mailing |
Follow the instructions to mail the capsule |
| No Capsule Located or Retrieved |
Call our office after 72 hours if the capsule has not passed
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| Appointment |
Ensure that you have a follow-up 2-3 weeks after the procedure |
| Results |
- Your results will be discussed in detail
- Treatment recommendations will be given
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| Questions |
Call GastroDoxs @ 832-632-4070 |
