Following your doctor’s instructions before and after a procedure is almost as important as the procedure itself! You need to do everything in your power to assist in your own recovery, and following your pre and post-op instructions is the best way to do that. In this article, we are going to walk through a few of the procedures we perform at Bhatti GI, and offer some pre-op and post-op instructions for each.
Colonoscopy
Preparing for a colonoscopy procedure is incredibly important. If you fail to do the prep, you may have to have the procedure all over again. Below are links to a handful of colonoscopy prep instructions that we recommend. Talk to your colonoscopy doctor about which is best for you.
- RECOMMENDED: One-Day Colonoscopy Prep (Miralax/Magnesium Citrate/Gatorade)
- Alternative: One-Day Colonoscopy Prep (Colyte/Magnesium Citrate)
- Alternative: Two Day Colonoscopy Prep (Colyte/Magnesium Citrate)
- Alternative: Two Day Colonoscopy Prep (Miralax/Gatorade)
- Alternative: Colonoscopy Prep (Colyte/Reglan)
Liver Biopsy
In a liver biopsy, a small sample of the patient’s liver tissue is extracted and analyzed to check for various conditions and diseases.
Sigmoidoscopy
This procedure is used to examine the rectum and lower part of the colon. It is used as a preventative tool for colorectal cancer, as well as a diagnostic tool for various symptoms.
Experienced Minnesota Gastroenterologist
Dr. Ahsan Bhatti has two decades of experience working as a practicing gastroenterologist. During his time as a practicing physician he has performed more than 40,000 advanced GI procedures. His combined years of experience make him one of the most skilled gastroenterologists in the entire state of Minnesota. If you are searching for a GI doctor in the Twin Cities area, look no further than Bhatti GI! Contact our gastroenterology clinics in Edina and Chaska today to set up your appointment with Dr. Bhatti and the rest of our team!
