🔬 Gastroenterology Aftercare
Colonoscopy Aftercare Instructions
A day-by-day recovery guide for colonoscopy: what to expect, how to care for yourself, and when to call. Free to read and print.
Typical recovery: about 2 daysGastroenterology
Colonoscopy recovery, day by day
Day 0 (Procedure Day)
After the Procedure
- You may feel bloated or gassy from the air used during the procedure
- Start with clear liquids, advance to light meals as tolerated
- Do NOT drive for 24 hours after sedation
- Rest for the remainder of the day
Day 1-2
Recovery
- Resume normal diet and activities
- Some mild cramping or bloating may persist
- Contact us if you experience severe pain, heavy bleeding, or fever
When to call your provider or 911
- •Severe abdominal pain
- •Heavy rectal bleeding
- •Fever above 101°F
- •Persistent nausea or vomiting
When in doubt, call your clinic. For a medical emergency, call 911.
Recovery milestones
- Day 1
Sedation wears off
Fully alert, can resume normal activities
- Day 2
Normal diet resumed
Eating and drinking normally, no bloating
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