DepartmentResources for Patients Close [Back to Overview](/departments/gastroenterology)## Explore department Request an Appointment ## Request an Appointment Request an Appointment ##### By Phone For general scheduling or help finding the right provider, call to speak to a member of our care team. ##### Schedule Online If you’ve already seen a provider in this department, you can request a follow-up with them in MyChart. [Schedule With MyChart](https://mychart.bmc.org/) Close Dialog Refer a Patient ## Refer a Patient Refer a Patient Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone: [617.638.6525](tel:617.638.6525) Close Dialog ## Gastroenterology # Resources for Patients Explore GastroenterologyThese resources, including both professional organizations and support pages, can help you connect with and learn from others who share similar experiences. However, please note that medical concerns should always be addressed by your healthcare professional. ## Instructions for Preparing for a Gastroenterology Procedure Download these instructions for how to get your body ready for your scheduled gastroenterology procedure. These documents are available in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, and Vietnamese. ### Medication Management Instructions for GI Procedures If you take regular prescription medications, you may need to manage them differently in the week or days leading up to a scheduled colonoscopy or endoscopic procedure. Download instructions for medication management before your procedure: - [English](/files/gastro-prep/english/MEDICATION%20MANAGEMENT%20INSTRUCTIONS%20FOR%20ENDOSCOPY%20-%20update%203.4.25.pdf "BMC Center for Digestive Disorders: Medication Management Instructions for Endoscopic Procedures (PDF, English)") - [Español/Spanish](/files/gastro-prep/spanish/MEDICATION%20MANAGEMENT%20INSTRUCTIONS%20FOR%20ENDOSCOPY%20-%20update%203.6.25_ES.pdf "BMC Center for Digestive Disorders: Instrucciones para la administración de medicamentos en procedimientos endoscópicos (PDF, Español/Spanish)") - [Kreyòl Ayisyen/Haitian Creole](/files/gastro-prep/haitian-creole/MEDICATION%20MANAGEMENT%20INSTRUCTIONS%20FOR%20ENDOSCOPY%20-%20update%203.6.25_HT-HT.pdf "BMC Center for Digestive Disorders: Ensriksyon sou jesyon medikaman pou operasyon andoskopik (PDF, Kreyòl Ayisyen/Haitian Creole)") - [Português/Portuguese](/files/gastro-prep/portuguese/MEDICATION%20MANAGEMENT%20INSTRUCTIONS%20FOR%20ENDOSCOPY%20-%20update%203.6.25_PT-BR.pdf "BMC Center for Digestive Disorders: Instruções de manejo de medicamentos para procedimentos endoscópicos (PDF, Português/Portuguese)") - [Tiếng Việt/Vietnamese](/files/gastro-prep/vietnamese/MEDICATION%20MANAGEMENT%20INSTRUCTIONS%20FOR%20ENDOSCOPY%20-%20update%203.6.25_VI.pdf "BMC Center for Digestive Disorders: Hướng dẫn quản lý thuốc cho các thủ thuật nội soi (PDF, Tiếng Việt/Vietnamese)") ### Colonoscopy Preparation Instructions Download the instructions for patients who are preparing for a colonoscopy: - Standard GoLYTELY Solution, Split Dose - [English](/files/gastro-prep/english/Colonoscopy%20Golytely%20Split%20Dose%20Prep.pdf "BMC Department of Gastroenterology: Colonoscopy Preparation Instructions: Standard GoLYTELY Split Dose (PDF, English)") - [Español/Spanish](/files/gastro-prep/spanish/Colonoscopy%20Golytely%20Split%20Dose%20Prep%20updated%2010.2024_ES.pdf "BMC Department of Gastroenterology: Instrucciones para la preparación de la colonoscopia: Preparación estándar de GoLYTELY, dosis fraccionada (PDF, Español/Spanish)") - [Kreyòl Ayisyen/Haitian Creole](/files/gastro-prep/haitian-creole/Colonoscopy%20Golytely%20Split%20Dose%20Prep%20updated%2010.2024_HT-HT.pdf "BMC Department of Gastroenterology: Enstriksyon sou preparasyon Koloskopi: Preparasyon Go-LYTELY estanda, dòz separe (PDF, Kreyòl Ayisyen/Haitian Creole)") - [Português/Portuguese](/files/gastro-prep/portuguese/Colonoscopy%20Golytely%20Split%20Dose%20Prep%20updated%2010.2024_PT-BR.pdf "BMC Department of Gastroenterology: Instruções de preparação para colonoscopia: Preparação padrão com GoLYTELY, dose dividida (PDF, Português/Portuguese)") - [Tiếng Việt/Vietnamese](/files/gastro-prep/vietnamese/Colonoscopy%20Golytely%20Split%20Dose%20Prep%20updated%2010.2024_VI.pdf "BMC Department of Gastroenterology: Hướng dẫn Chuẩn bị Nội soi Đại tràng: Chuẩn bị Chuẩn với Thuốc GoLYTELY, Chia Liều (PDF, Tiếng Việt/Vietnamese)") - GoLYTELY Solution, Same-Day Prep (for an Afternoon Colonoscopy) - [English](/files/gastro-prep/english/Colonoscopy%20Golytely%20Same%20Day%20Dose%20Prep%20for%20PM%20COL.pdf "BMC Department of Gastroenterology: Colonoscopy Preparation Instructions: Same-Day GoLYTELY Prep for Afternoon Colonoscopy (PDF, English)") - [Español/Spanish](/files/gastro-prep/spanish/Colonoscopy%20Golytely%20Same%20Day%20Dose%20Prep%20for%20PM%20COL%20updated%2010.2024_ES.pdf "BMC Department of Gastroenterology: Instrucciones para la preparación de la colonoscopia: Preparación para colonoscopia vespertina con GoLYTELY el mismo día (PDF, Español/Spanish)") - [Kreyòl Ayisyen/Haitian Creole](/files/gastro-prep/haitian-creole/Colonoscopy%20Golytely%20Same%20Day%20Dose%20Prep%20for%20PM%20COL%20updated%2010.2024_HT-HT.pdf "BMC Department of Gastroenterology: Enstriksyon sou Preparasyon Koloskopi: Preparasyon GoLYTELY Menm Jou pou Koloskopi aprèmidi (PDF, Kreyòl Ayisyen/Haitian Creole)") - [Português/Portuguese](/files/gastro-prep/portuguese/Colonoscopy%20Golytely%20Same%20Day%20Dose%20Prep%20for%20PM%20COL%20updated%2010.2024_PT-BR.pdf "BMC Department of Gastroenterology: Instruções de preparação para colonoscopia: Preparação no mesmo dia com GoLYTELY para colonoscopia à tarde/noite (PDF, Português/Portuguese)") - [Tiếng Việt/Vietnamese](/files/gastro-prep/vietnamese/Colonoscopy%20Golytely%20Same%20Day%20Dose%20Prep%20for%20PM%20COL%20updated%2010.2024_VI.pdf "BMC Department of Gastroenterology: Hướng dẫn Chuẩn bị Nội soi Đại tràng: Chuẩn bị Cùng Ngày với Thuốc GoLYTELY cho Nội soi Đại tràng Buổi Chiều (PDF, Tiếng Việt/Vietnamese)") - GoLYTELY Solution, Two-Day Prep - [English](/files/gastro-prep/english/Colonoscopy%202%20Day%20Prep.pdf "BMC Department of Gastroenterology: Colonoscopy Preparation Instructions: Two-Day Preparation (PDF, English)") - [Español/Spanish](/files/gastro-prep/spanish/Colonoscopy%202%20Day%20Prep%20updated%2010.2024_ES.pdf "BMC Department of Gastroenterology: Instrucciones de preparación para la colonoscopia: Preparación de dos días (PDF, Español/Spanish)") - [Kreyòl Ayisyen/Haitian Creole](/files/gastro-prep/haitian-creole/Colonoscopy%202%20Day%20Prep%20updated%2010.2024_HT-HT.pdf "BMC Department of Gastroenterology: Enstriksyon sou Preparasyon pou Koloskopi: Preparasyon De Jou (PDF, Kreyòl Ayisyen/Haitian Creole)") - [Português/Portuguese](/files/gastro-prep/portuguese/Colonoscopy%202%20Day%20Prep%20updated%2010.2024_PT-BR.pdf "BMC Department of Gastroenterology: Instruções de para colonoscopia: Preparação de dois dias (PDF, Português/Portuguese)") - [Tiếng Việt/Vietnamese](/files/gastro-prep/vietnamese/Colonoscopy%202%20Day%20Prep%20updated%2010.2024_VI.pdf "BMC Department of Gastroenterology: Hướng dẫn Chuẩn bị Nội soi Đại tràng: Chuẩn bị trong Hai ngày (PDF, Tiếng Việt/Vietnamese)") - MiraLAX + Dulcolax + Gatorade, Split Dose - [English](/files/gastro-prep/english/Colonoscopy%20Miralax%2BGatorade%20Prep.pdf "BMC Department of Gastroenterology: Colonoscopy Preparation Instructions: Miralax + Gatorade + Dulcolax, Split Dose (PDF, English)") - [Español/Spanish](/files/gastro-prep/spanish/Colonoscopy%20Miralax%2BGatorade%20Split%20Dose%20Prep%20updated%2010.2024_ES.pdf "BMC Department of Gastroenterology: Instrucciones para la preparación de la colonoscopia: Preparación de MiraLAX + Dulcolax + Gatorade en dosis fraccionadas (PDF, Español/Spanish)") - [Kreyòl Ayisyen/Haitian Creole](/files/gastro-prep/haitian-creole/Colonoscopy%20Miralax%2BGatorade%20Split%20Dose%20Prep%20updated%2010.2024_HT-HT.pdf "BMC Department of Gastroenterology: Enstriksyon sou Preparasyon Koloskopi: Preparasyon Dòz Separe, MiraLAX + Dulcolax + Gatorade (PDF, Kreyòl Ayisyen/Haitian Creole)") - [Português/Portuguese](/files/gastro-prep/portuguese/Colonoscopy%20Miralax%2BGatorade%20Split%20Dose%20Prep%20updated%2010.2024_PT-BR.pdf "BMC Department of Gastroenterology: Instruções de preparação para colonoscopia: Preparação de dose dividida com MiraLAX + Dulcolax + Gatorade (PDF, Português/Portuguese)") - [Tiếng Việt/Vietnamese](/files/gastro-prep/vietnamese/Colonoscopy%20Miralax%2BGatorade%20Split%20Dose%20Prep%20updated%2010.2024_VI.pdf "BMC Department of Gastroenterology: Hướng dẫn Chuẩn bị Nội soi Đại tràng: Chia Liều Thuốc MiraLAX + Dulcolax + Gatorade (PDF, Tiếng Việt/Vietnamese)") - SUPREP, Split Dose - [English](/files/gastro-prep/english/Colonoscopy%20SUPREP%20Prep.pdf "BMC Department of Gastroenterology: Colonoscopy Preparation Instructions: SUPREP, Split Dose (PDF, English)") - [Español/Spanish](/files/gastro-prep/spanish/Colonoscopy%20SUPREP%20Split%20Dose%20Prep%20updated%2010.2024_ES.pdf "BMC Department of Gastroenterology: Instrucciones para la preparación de la colonoscopia: SUPREP, Dosis fraccionada (PDF, Español/Spanish)") - [Kreyòl Ayisyen/Haitian Creole](/files/gastro-prep/haitian-creole/Colonoscopy%20SUPREP%20Split%20Dose%20Prep%20updated%2010.2024_HT-HT.pdf "BMC Department of Gastroenterology: Enstriksyon sou preparasyon Koloskopi: SUPREP, Dòz separe (PDF, Kreyòl Ayisyen/Haitian Creole)") - [Português/Portuguese](/files/gastro-prep/portuguese/Colonoscopy%20SUPREP%20Split%20Dose%20Prep%20updated%2010.2024_PT-BR.pdf "BMC Department of Gastroenterology: Instruções de preparação para colonoscopia: SUPREP, Dose dividida (PDF, Português/Portuguese)") - [Tiếng Việt/Vietnamese](/files/gastro-prep/vietnamese/Colonoscopy%20SUPREP%20Split%20Dose%20Prep%20updated%2010.2024_VI.pdf "BMC Department of Gastroenterology: Hướng dẫn Chuẩn bị Nội soi Đại tràng: SUPREP, Chia Liều (PDF, Tiếng Việt/Vietnamese)") ### Diet Instructions for Colonoscopy Patients who are preparing for a colonoscopy can download instructions here for the recommended low-fiber and clear liquid diets. - **Low-Fiber Diet** Follow this diet **3 days before** and **2 days before** your colonoscopy appointment. - [English](/files/gastro-prep/english/Low%20Fiber%20Diet.pdf "BMC Department of Gastroenterology: Low-Fiber Diet for Colonoscopy Preparation (PDF, English)") - [Español/Spanish](/files/gastro-prep/spanish/Low%20Fiber%20Diet_ES.pdf "BMC Department of Gastroenterology: Dieta baja en fibra para la preparación de la colonoscopia (PDF, Español/Spanish)") - [Kreyòl Ayisyen/Haitian Creole](/files/gastro-prep/haitian-creole/Low%20Fiber%20Diet_HT-HT.pdf "BMC Department of Gastroenterology: Rejim ki Pa Genyen Anpil Fib pou Preparasyon Koloskopi (PDF, Kreyòl Ayisyen/Haitian Creole)") - [Português/Portuguese](/files/gastro-prep/portuguese/Low%20Fiber%20Diet_PT-BR.pdf "BMC Department of Gastroenterology: Dieta com baixo teor de fibras para preparação para colonoscopia (PDF, Português/Portuguese)") - [Tiếng Việt/Vietnamese](/files/gastro-prep/vietnamese/Low%20Fiber%20Diet_VI.pdf "BMC Department of Gastroenterology: Chế độ ăn Ít Chất xơ để Chuẩn bị Nội soi Đại tràng (PDF, Tiếng Việt/Vietnamese)") - **Clear Liquid Diet** For the **whole day before your colonoscopy appointment**, drink only clear liquids (unless otherwise instructed by your healthcare provider). - [English](/files/gastro-prep/english/Clear%20liquid%20diet.pdf "BMC Department of Gastroenterology: Clear Liquid Diet Instructions (PDF, English)") - [Español/Spanish](/files/gastro-prep/spanish/Clear%20liquid%20diet_ES.pdf "BMC Department of Gastroenterology: Instrucciones para la dieta de líquidos claros (PDF, Español/Spanish)") - [Kreyòl Ayisyen/Haitian Creole](/files/gastro-prep/haitian-creole/Clear%20liquid%20diet_HT-HT.pdf "BMC Department of Gastroenterology: Entwodiksyon pou Rejima Alimantè Likid Klè (PDF, Kreyòl Ayisyen/Haitian Creole)") - [Português/Portuguese](/files/gastro-prep/portuguese/Clear%20liquid%20diet_PT-BR.pdf "BMC Department of Gastroenterology: Instruções da dieta de líquidos claros (PDF, Português/Portuguese)") - [Tiếng Việt/Vietnamese](/files/gastro-prep/vietnamese/Clear%20liquid%20diet_VI.pdf "BMC Department of Gastroenterology: Hướng dẫn Chế độ Ăn Lỏng Trong (PDF, Tiếng Việt/Vietnamese)") ### Endoscopy Preparation: Upper Endoscopy, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)/Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)/Enteroscopy Download the instructions for patients who are preparing for an upper endoscopy, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), or enteroscopy: - [English](/sites/default/files/2025-10/Upper%20Endoscopy%20EUS%20ERCP%20Prep.pdf "BMC Department of Gastroenterology: Endoscopy Preparation Instructions: Upper Endoscopy/Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)/Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)/Enteroscopy (PDF, English)") - [Español/Spanish](/sites/default/files/2025-10/Upper%20Endoscopy%20Prep%20updated%2010.2024_ES.pdf "BMC Department of Gastroenterology: Instrucciones para la preparación de la endoscopia: Endoscopia superior/Colangiopancreatografía retrógrada endoscópica (ERCP)/Ecografía endoscópica (EUS)/enteroscopia (PDF, Español/Spanish)") - [Kreyòl Ayisyen/Haitian Creole](/sites/default/files/2025-10/Upper%20Endoscopy%20Prep%20updated%2010.2024_HT-HT.pdf "BMC Department of Gastroenterology: Enstriksyon pou Preparasyon Andoskopi: Andoskopi siperyè/ERCP/EUS/anteroskopi (PDF, Kreyòl Ayisyen/Haitian Creole)") - [Português/Portuguese](/sites/default/files/2025-10/Upper%20Endoscopy%20Prep%20updated%2010.2024_PT-BR.pdf "BMC Department of Gastroenterology: Instruções de preparação para endoscopia: Endoscopia alta/CPRE/Ultrassonografia endoscópica/Enteroscopia (PDF, Português/Portuguese)") - [Tiếng Việt/Vietnamese](/sites/default/files/2025-10/Upper%20Endoscopy%20Prep%20updated%2010.2024_VI.pdf "BMC Department of Gastroenterology: Hướng dẫn Chuẩn bị Nội soi: Nội soi dạ dày/ERCP/EUS/Nội soi ruột (PDF, Tiếng Việt/Vietnamese)") ### Endoscopy Preparation: Flexible Sigmoidoscopy/Pouchoscopy/Rectal Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) Download the instructions for patients who are preparing for a flexible sigmoidoscopy, pouchoscopy, or rectal endoscopic ultrasound (EUS): - [English](/files/gastro-prep/english/Flex%20Sig.Pouchoscopy.Rectal%20EUS%20Prep.pdf "BMC Center for Digestive Disorders: Endoscopy Preparation Instructions: Flexible Sigmoidoscopy/Pouchoscopy/Rectal EUS (PDF, English)") - [Español/Spanish](/files/gastro-prep/spanish/Flex%20Sig.Pouchoscopy.Rectal%20EUS%20Prep%20updated%2010.2024_ES.pdf "BMC Center for Digestive Disorders: Instrucciones para la preparación de la endoscopia Sigmoidoscopia flexible/Endoscopia del reservorio ileoanal/Ecografía endoscópica (EUS, por sus siglas en inglés) (PDF, Español/Spanish)") - [Kreyòl Ayisyen/Haitian Creole](/files/gastro-prep/haitian-creole/Flex%20Sig.Pouchoscopy.Rectal%20EUS%20Prep%20updated%2010.2024_HT-HT.pdf "BMC Center for Digestive Disorders: Enstriksyon sou preparasyon Koloskopi Sigmoyidoskopi fleksib/Pouchoskopi/EUS Rektal (PDF, Kreyòl Ayisyen/Haitian Creole)") - [Português/Portuguese](/files/gastro-prep/portuguese/Flex%20Sig.Pouchoscopy.Rectal%20EUS%20Prep%20updated%2010.2024_PT-BR.pdf "BMC Center for Digestive Disorders: Instruções de preparação para endoscopia Sigmoidoscopia flexível/pouchoscopia/ultrassonografia endoscópica retal (PDF, Português/Portuguese)") - [Tiếng Việt/Vietnamese](/files/gastro-prep/vietnamese/Flex%20Sig.Pouchoscopy.Rectal%20EUS%20Prep%20updated%2010.2024_VI.pdf "title=") ### Endoscopy Preparation: Capsule Endoscopy Download the instructions for patients who are preparing for a capsule endoscopy: - [Preparation Instructions for Capsule Endoscopy (PDF, English)](/files/gastro-prep/english/Capsule%20Endoscopy%20preparation%20instructions.pdf "BMC Department of Gastroenterology: Preparation Instructions for Capsule Endoscopy (PDF, English)") ## Crohn’s and Colitis Support Group Are you living with IBD? Join BMC facilitators for an online patient support group where you can share your experience, learn about resources, and form relationships with other people living with Crohn’s and colitis. This is a safe and confidential space where those living with IBD are able to support, encourage, and uplift each other. Meetings are held on the third Thursday of every month from 5 to 6:30 p.m. **Where:** **Call-in number:** 312 626 6799 **Meeting ID:** 981 306 8015 **Language:** English For connection details, or if you have any questions, please email . ## Ileal Pouch–Anal Anastomosis (IPAA) Resources Helpful exercises, nutrition information, and online support groups for those undergoing or recovering from ileal pouch–anal anastomosis (IPAA) surgery. [Explore IPAA Resources](/departments/gastroenterology/patient-resources/ipaa-tips-and-resources)