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Drank 80% of my bowel prep for colonoscopy then eventually fell asleep. will i still get to have it done?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

GI prep: I hope so but they will tell you when they look up there. Is what you are passing clear yet. Drink rest now.

Answered 4/27/2017

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Give it a try: It may be too late for this answer, but you could have given yourself a fleet's enema in the morning to ensure a better colon preparation. Wish you good health.

Answered 4/27/2017

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A member asked:

Drank 80% of my bowel prep for colonoscopy then eventually fell asleep. will i still get to have it done?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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