Colonoscopy question?

If your colon is full of poop, then the procedure is worthless because that is all that is going to be seen.

Here is photo of a clean colon:

http://www.westshoreendoscopy.com/wp-content/uploa...

If there is a polyp, or inflammation, or diverticula, the doctor is going to see it.

Here is a poorly prepped colon:

http://www.webmm.ahrq.gov/media/cases/images/case6...

Nothing except a huge tumor is going to be seen here. Scoping this is a waste of everyone's time.

THAT is why you need the laxative. You should be able to have clear liquids up until a few hours before your procedure. It is important to stay hydrated, as the prep will dry you out a lot.

Good luck with the test tomorrow.

The doctor needs a completely empty and clean intestine to see what's the matter with it.