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Doing bowel prep for colonoscopy/ged tomorrow. only 24oz left to drink and bowel liquid isn't clear yet? will this be a problem?

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Dr. Jon Ahrendsen answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Keep drinking: Finish all liquid, and you will probably be ok. As long as the liquid is watery and without solids you should be ok.

Dr Alves agreed

Answered 8/4/2020

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