Eating Out Guide
This guide is general education only - it is not medical advice and ScopeCoach is not a medical device. Hospitals differ, so always follow your own bowel preparation instructions. If they differ from this guide, your hospital's instructions win.
Eating out during a low-fibre phase
Eating out can be manageable when you keep the order plain and check what is included. The safest choice is always one that fits the exact food list supplied by your hospital.
Questions to ask
- Is the bread white and free from seeds or grains?
- Can salad, vegetables, seeds and wholegrains be left off?
- Can the meal be served plain without chunky sauces or garnishes?
- Does the dish contain nuts, corn, fruit skins or visible vegetable pieces?
Simpler choices
Depending on your hospital's allowed-food list, simpler options may include a plain white-bread sandwich with an allowed filling, eggs on white toast, plain chicken or white fish with an allowed low-fibre side, or a plain toastie without salad or seeded bread.
Plan ahead
Check the menu before leaving home and keep an approved backup option available. Move to clear fluids at the time stated in your own instructions.