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I having colon surgery on 02-27-19. i started day one of the pre-surgery prep 2 bottles of citrate of magnesium and 4 dulcolax. i still have not gone
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Colonoscopy prep: Please call your clinic or hospital where your doctor is performing the colonoscopy right away so they can advise you regarding the preparation. People can respond differently to different types of bowel preps and they will have useful suggestions for you.
Answered 2/28/2019
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