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When to stop anal sex for colonscopy?
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The day before the procedure and before you do your colon preparation. For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs.
Answered 10/13/2021
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A week or so before.
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