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I just had a bowel movement 9 hours after eating following a colonoscopy. i always feel like i am a little fast - is this normal?
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Yes: You were completely cleaned out for your colonoscopy, so it may take 9 hours to have your first bowel movement.
Answered 4/25/2015
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