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I have had 2 colonoscopies 2010 & 2021. the 1st one no polyps but could not see all not cleaned out enough. 2nd clipped 2 polyps said same, could not see enough. i was expelling only water 12 hrs before test. what should i do. i followed prep to a t?
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Discuss with your colonoscopist and decide if and when you need another go at it. Pun intended! ;-)
Answered 10/26/2021
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Sounds reassuring, you did the best you could for prep. It will be now up to the gastroenterologist to decide what is next, decision will include also the pathology results for the polyps removed.
Answered 11/3/2021
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