Question 1

i am having a colonoscopy in a week & have celiac disease, for colon prep i was told to limit my food a week before to a low fiber diet, whait's that?

Accepted Answer

Low fiber diet: Meaning less of foods with high fiber content, to avoid build up of waste in the colon before the procedure, usually it is soft diet, avoid lots of fruits, vegetables, green salads, etc, ask the team who will perform the colonoscopy, they would provide you with exact diet regimen needed, good luck with the procedure

Question 2

one is supposed to be on low fiber diet before colonoscopy. is it ok to keep taking oatmeal for breakfast? if not, when should one stop?

Accepted Answer

: NO. There are different protocols and regimens to prepare for a colonoscopy that use combinations of laxatives, stool softeners, and osmotic purging solutions to assure there is nothing in your colon that will obscure the doctor's view. Avoiding fiber for two days is also important since it is the nondigestible fibers that block the view. It is crucial you follow YOUR OWN Doctor's instructions.

Question 3

do you need to follow a low fiber diet before a colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

NO: You will be instructed to take a clear liquid diet and not to eat after the evening prior to the procedure. The most important part is to drink all the golitely which will cause diarrhea until stool completely clears and only water is what you see. Its very important to be clean so that minute polyps can be seen and removed and no lesion missed.

Question 4

what to do if i'm on a low fiber diet, what vegtables can i eat?

Accepted Answer

NoskinsNoSeedsNoHusk: Dietary fiber is found in plants and is not completely digested by us humans.A low-fiber diet contains less than10 to 15 grams of fiber per day and eliminates foods known to increase the amount of stool.Veggies should be cooked,all are OK except Lima beans, green peas,
\broccoli, parsnips and corn.Fruits,canned or cooked except figs,prunes and berries.Raw: apricot,banana,melons,peach,papaya,plum

Question 5

does pebble sized stools indicated a low fiber diet?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: That is possible but if this is persistent, it may indicate other GI problems. See a GI specialist to be sure...

Question 6

who should follow low fiber diet?

Accepted Answer

Almost no one: Our digestive tract, and especially the colon, is designed to be a low-pressure system.  Lack of fiber results in delayed bowel transit time, constipation, and a myriad of problems, including diverticulitis, diverticulosis, appendicitis, colon cancer, and just feeling lousy.  We need enough fiber to have at least one easy bowel movement every day.

Question 7

what exactly does a low fiber diet exclude?

Accepted Answer

Veges: High fiber foods like beans, lettuce salads, .

Question 8

what are some foods to eat for a low fiber diet?

Accepted Answer

Fish, chicken, tofu: Foods high in protein are usually low in fiber but too much protein can also be a problem. Stick with wild fish, tofu, and limit dairy foods, eggs, etc.

Question 9

what should i feed my hubby who is on a low fiber diet?

Accepted Answer

Avoid foods with fib: Fiber is the part in fruits, vegetables&grains not digested by your body.Low fiber diet limits these foods
so it is a diet in which you limit or eliminate vegetables, fruits, and grains.The following are allowed
enriched white breadwithout seeds, white rice, white pasta, crackers, refined cereals like cream of wheat, fruit juices without pulp, pancakes/waffles, egg, tofu, tender meat poultry&fish, milk, butter.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: low fiber diet?

Accepted Answer

Basically "junk": You may have noticed that some of the commercial foods are adding fiber. This is totally unnecessary. Fresh fruit and vegetables supply fiber in its required form.

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I am having a colonoscopy in a week & have celiac disease, for colon prep i was told to limit my food a week before to a low fiber diet, whait's that?

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One is supposed to be on low fiber diet before colonoscopy. is it ok to keep taking oatmeal for breakfast? if not, when should one stop?

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