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Can Golytely Solution Be Taken Before Undergoing Colonoscopy?

I have a colonoscopy tomorrow and I finished drinking 2 liters of golytely at 9:00 and it is now 12:16 and I haven t had any bowel movement. I am supposed to start taking 2 more liters at 6:am tomorrow ... Should I start drinking more of the solution now?
Wed, 26 Nov 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM.
I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query.
I can understand your concern.
No bowel movement after colonoscopy is not abnormal .
Keep following your doctors advice.
Do not drink more than prescribed amount.
Hope this suggestion helps.
Good luck.
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Can Golytely Solution Be Taken Before Undergoing Colonoscopy?

Hello, Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query. I can understand your concern. No bowel movement after colonoscopy is not abnormal . Keep following your doctors advice. Do not drink more than prescribed amount. Hope this suggestion helps. Good luck.