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What diet should i follow before a colonoscopy which is being done on the 8th of december? info was vague

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Precolonoscopy: Generally you are placed on a very low residue, basically liquid diet starting a week before the examination. Your colonoscopist should be asked this question,however.

Answered 11/29/2017

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