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Colonoscopy Preparation Timeline Handbook. Episode 11

T+2 Hours. Guide to Recover

In this episode, we'll explore the typical recovery timeline and what you can do to aid your recovery. We’ll cover everything from your first post-procedure meal to when you can resume normal activities and work. Understanding these aspects is key to a smooth recovery.

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Time Stamps:

00:00 Intro

Recovery Timeline and Activities

02:53 General Recovery:

03:49 Resuming Normal Diet:

05:21 First Meal Recommendations:

07:15 Alcohol Consumption:

09:40 Gut Health and Microbiome

10:59 Probiotics Introduction:

12:01 Repopulating Gut Microbiome:

15:27 Additional Post-Procedure Care

15:58 Physical Activity:

19:40 Medication Management:

22:50 Symptom Monitoring

27:52 Follow-Up Appointments:

Special Considerations

30:22 Driving and Work:

31:51 Anesthesia Side Effects:

32:53 Long-Term Dietary Changes:

35:00 Emotional and Psychological Support

36:55 Recovery Considerations for Chronic Conditions

38:00 Medication Resumption:

40:28 Diet for Chronic Conditions:

Chronic GI Disorders

IBD and IBS Management:

46:43 Diabetes Management/ Blood Sugar Monitoring:

47:37  Insulin and Oral Hypoglycemics:

49:17 Heart and Blood Pressure Concerns/Blood Pressure Monitoring:

50:41 Kidney Function/ Post-Procedure Hydration:

51:49 Liver Disease Considerations/ Medication Metabolism:

53:21 Neurological and Muscular Conditions/ Mobility and Activity:

55:17 Psychological and Mental Health Support/ Anxiety and Depression Management:

59:17 Autoimmune Diseases/ Symptom Flare-ups:

References:

General Recovery:

  • https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-to-do-after-a-colonoscopy-796903

Resuming Normal Diet:

  • https://www.healthline.com/health/what-to-eat-after-colonoscopy

First Meal Recommendations:

  • https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/what-to-eat-to-prepare-for-a-colonoscopy

Alcohol Consumption:

  • https://recoveryranger.com/how-long-after-colonoscopy-can-you-drink-alcohol/

Gut Microbiome Recovery:

  • https://biomes.world/en/interesting-facts/intestine/intestinal-flora/building-intestinal-flora/after-colonoscopy/

Probiotics Introduction:

  • https://wellgard.co.uk/blogs/health-insiders/should-i-take-probiotics-after-colonoscopy

Repopulating Gut Microbiome:

  • https://www.drkathleen.co.nz/rebuilding-healthy-gut-bacteria-after-a-colonoscopy-the-key-to-optimal-gut-health/

Physical Activity:

  • https://www.livestrong.com/article/415625-exercise-after-a-colonoscopy/

Medication Management:

  • https://mycolonoscopy.ca/your-medications/

Symptom Monitoring:

  • https://mycolonoscopy.ca/your-medications/

Follow-Up Appointments:

  • https://www.asge.org/docs/default-source/guidelines/recommendations-for-follow-up-after-colonoscopy-and-polypectomy-a-consensus-update-by-the-us-multi-society-task-force-on-colorectal-cancer-2020-march-gie.pdf?sfvrsn=2b0f8952_2

Driving and Work:

  • https://www.webmd.com/colorectal-cancer/colonoscopy-what-you-need-to-know

Anesthesia Side Effects:

  • https://gastrocenternj.com/colonoscopy-anesthesia/

Long-Term Dietary Changes:

  • https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321346

Emotional and Psychological Support:

Recovery Considerations for Chronic Conditions:

Medication Resumption:

Diet for Chronic Conditions:

Chronic GI Disorders (IBD and IBS Management):

Diabetes Management (Blood Sugar Monitoring):

Insulin and Oral Hypoglycemics:

Heart and Blood Pressure Concerns (Blood Pressure Monitoring):

Kidney Function (Post-Procedure Hydration):

Liver Disease Considerations (Medication Metabolism):

Neurological and Muscular Conditions (Mobility and Activity): For this specific question, I recommend consulting with your healthcare provider for personalized advice.

Psychological and Mental Health Support (Anxiety and Depression Management):

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