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Preparation Videos
Please feel free to watch our preparation videos to ensure that you'll have the best cleanout possible for your procedure as well as to get an insight into what the procedure will be like. If you have any questions regarding your prep, or the procedure, please feel free to contact us by phone at (757) 412-4919 or via email at info@virginiacolonoscopy.com.
What's involved in a colonoscopy? What are we looking for? How should you prepare for the procedure? Our preparation videos should give you all of the information you need to prepare for your screening. You're taking care of your health. Preventative care is the best approach.
We're here to answer your questions and to educate you about your procedure. These preparation videos are produced to be informative, and they should ease any concerns you might have. We are proud to be among the most experienced practitioners in the region, with thousands of procedures performed over decades of serving the community.
SUTAB Prep Video
SUTAB is an abbreviation for the sodium sulfate, magnesium sulfate, and potassium chloride tablets you'll use when prepping for your colonoscopy. This osmatic laxative is efficient, and typically easy for your body to handle.
What is a colonoscopy and what's involved?
A Colonoscopy is a specialized examination of the large bowel done with a thin, flexible electronic camera (colonoscope). The purpose of a colonoscopy is to detect polyps or other findings in the colon. Colonoscopy is considered to be the best and most accurate way to detect and prevent colon cancer.
At the Center for Health & Cancer Prevention, colonoscopy is done under a light anesthesia administered by a Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). This makes the procedure painless, and virtually all patients awake from the procedure without any memory of the colonoscopy.
A colonoscopy in our office takes an average of about 10 minutes.
Miralax Prep Video
Think of the prep as giving your doctor the clearest view possible. Colon Cancer is the second leading cause of death from Cancer in the United States. It is one of the few causes of Cancer where routine screening is recommended, and one of the few cases in medicine where we can help prevent Cancer in the future.
A clean colon makes it easier to spot any little polyps or early warning signs of cancer. And the better the prep, the more peace of mind you’ll have after your exam.
During the colonoscopy, we can remove small growths called polyps before they have a chance to turn into something more serious. Some of these polyps are large, making them easy to see. Some are small and can hide under the folds of the colon. This is why good preparation for your colonoscopy is so important.
Just follow the arrival time and medication guidelines we gave you, and you’ll be all set. Be sure to make arrangements to have transportation home after your procedure.
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