Colonoscopy Preparation Instructions

User Guide: SMS Notification System for Colonoscopy Preparation

Our SMS notification system is designed to support you in preparing for your colonoscopy, ensuring you stay on track with timely reminders and essential information. This guide will walk you through how the system works and what to expect.

Preparing Your Bowel

The most important thing you can do for your colonoscopy to be a success is to have your bowel prepared properly. The colon must be cleaned out so that the bowel wall and any polyps or growths can be seen. If the bowel is not cleaned out, polyps or other growths might not be seen. Then the test will have to be done again. The bowel is prepared by drinking a bowel preparation (prep) solution that is a very strong laxative. Drinking it will cause you to have loose and watery stool (diarrhea). Be sure to drink plenty of clear fluids as well as the bowel prep solution, so that your body doesn’t lose a lot of water and become dehydrated.

1. How the Notifications Work

Once you sign up for SMS notifications, you’ll receive timely reminders with clear instructions on how to prepare for your colonoscopy. These messages help you stay on track, ensure your bowel is properly prepared, and provide access to additional resources or information.

Notification Schedule

You will receive messages according to the following timeline:

• 5 days before your test at 8:00 AM
• 4 days before your test at 8:00 AM
• 3 days before your test at 8:00 AM
• 2 days before your test at 8:00 AM
• 1 day before your test at 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM
• The day of your test at 12:00 AM

These reminders are strategically scheduled to provide you with the information you need at the most relevant times.

2. How to Stop Notifications

If you no longer wish to receive SMS notifications, simply reply to any message with the word:

STOP

Once you reply with “STOP”, you will immediately be unsubscribed from all future notifications.

3. How to Resubscribe

If you change your mind and would like to receive notifications again, you can easily rejoin. Here’s how:

1. Sign Up Here
2. Enter your information as prompted.
3. Submit the form to start receiving notifications again.

You will automatically be re-added to the notification schedule, and reminders will resume according to the timeline listed above.

4. Why Use SMS Notifications?

The preparation process for a colonoscopy can be challenging, but our SMS system makes it simple and stress-free. Here’s how it helps you:

• Stay on Schedule: Get timely reminders to stay on track with your preparation.
• Clear Instructions: Receive easy-to-follow guidance on what to do each day.
• Access to Resources: Get helpful tips and resources for a smoother preparation experience.

Need Help?

If you have questions or encounter issues with the SMS system, please contact our office for further assistance. Your health and well-being are our top priority.

Prepare confidently, stay on track, and let our SMS system guide you every step of the way!