Prep forms

Please select the prep form information indicated by your physician.

• PEG 3350 Electrolyte Prep
• Phosphosoda Prep
• Osmo Prep
• Esophagogastroduodenscopy (EGD) Prep

General Colonoscopy Information

Please read all instructions at least 3 days before your colonoscopy examination. This will allow time for you to contact our office if you have any questions.

Please bring your current insurance cards on the day of your procedure.

You must have a driver when you arrive for your procedure, and you must be driven home. Your driver should be available to drive you home in 1½ to 2 hours after your arrival time.

If you do not tolerate the prep, or if the prep does not cleanse your colon adequately, please call 219-736-4660 ext. 136 during business hours. After hours, please call 219-738-2081 (24 hour answering service) to talk to a physician. You will be given alternative instructions.

Individual responses to laxatives vary – this prep will cause multiple bowel movements. These movements may start as soon as 30 minutes or take as long as 3 hours. Please remain within easy reach of toilet facilities.

Please drink as much as you can of the clear liquids listed the day before the procedure.

If you (or your family) have any questions or concerns related to your care, treatment, services or safety during your stay at our facility, please call any of the phone numbers listed below or call the Clinical Director/Administrator at 219-736-4660 ext. 138.

IN THE EVENT THAT YOU NEED TO CANCEL YOUR APPOINTMENT, PLEASE CALL 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE SO THAT WE MAY ACCOMMODATE ANOTHER PATIENT.

• IMA Endoscopy SurgiCenter Scheduler: 219-736-4662
• IMA Endoscopy SurgiCenter Nurses: 219-736-4660 ext. 136
• Internal Medicine Associates Office: 219-738-2081