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Scheduled For Colonoscopy, Asked To Drink PEG Solution. Not Had Bowel Movements, Use Feeding Tube Than Drinking. Further?

I am preparing for colonoscopy for tomorrow...my instructions said to drink the PEG SOLUTION (1/2 of the solution) 8 ounces every 15 minutes which I started at 4:30 pm, solid foods from 1:00 pm on been drinking plenty of water and clear tea. I have not yet had bowel movement. The instructions say to to take the balance tomorrow morning at approximately 3:00 am. should I take more since I have had no movement at all even though I was done taking half the solution by 5:30. I do use a feeding tube rather than drinking.
Fri, 27 Sep 2013
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It is normal for people to have delayed bowel movement habitually after taking PEG solution and there is nothing to worry about. I can assure you that the bowel will move sometime during the night or early morning. It is mandatory for you to have a fruitful colonoscopy that you have a clean bowel for which you must proceed as you are told, else you will end up with a suboptimal colonoscopy which will not serve the purpose.
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Scheduled For Colonoscopy, Asked To Drink PEG Solution. Not Had Bowel Movements, Use Feeding Tube Than Drinking. Further?

It is normal for people to have delayed bowel movement habitually after taking PEG solution and there is nothing to worry about. I can assure you that the bowel will move sometime during the night or early morning. It is mandatory for you to have a fruitful colonoscopy that you have a clean bowel for which you must proceed as you are told, else you will end up with a suboptimal colonoscopy which will not serve the purpose.