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I have a colonoscopy scheduled tomorrow afternoon. can i eat chocolate jello or chocolate pudding today (the day before procedure)?

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Dr. Zachary Veres answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Colonscopy: Depends on the prep that your doctor gave you. Follow those prep instructions

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Answered 1/28/2021

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Dr. Mohammed Al hallak answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: usually u stay on clear liquids the day before the colonoscopy

Dr Veres and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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