Docx | My Gastro

You should share your gastrointestinal records in these situations:

Let’s be honest—the prep is why people avoid seeing their gastro doc. But with a few hacks, it’s manageable.

Your gastro doc’s office will provide specific instructions for your prep (e.g., Golytely, MiraLAX + Gatorade, or Plenvu). Follow them exactly. A clean colon = a successful scope = no repeat prep next year.

After an endoscopy or colonoscopy, request a procedure report and pathology report. Most clinics can provide these in .docx or .PDF. If you see a note saying “my gastro docx” in your online chart, that’s likely a templated report. my gastro docx

(Use this to schedule an appointment or follow up on test results.)

Subject: Follow-up regarding recent appointment / Test Results

Dear Dr. [Last Name],

I hope this message finds you well.

I am writing to follow up on my recent visit to your office on [Date]. I wanted to check on the status of the lab results from my [blood work/stool sample/biopsy]. If the results are available, could you please send them to me via the patient portal, or let me know if I need to schedule a follow-up call to discuss them?

Additionally, I have a few questions regarding the new medication/diet plan we discussed. I have noticed [mention a specific symptom or side effect, e.g., less bloating / some nausea] and wanted to confirm if this is expected. You should share your gastrointestinal records in these

Please let me know when you have a moment.

Best regards,

[Your Name] [Your Date of Birth]