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For your colonoscopy, it\u2019s important that your colon is completely clear. There\u2019s also a risk of aspiration, which means breathing foreign objects, like food or saliva, into your lungs. This can occur because the anesthetic for surgery can impair your body\u2019s ability to stop the contents of your stomach from entering your lungs.\u00a0Depending on the surgeon and the type of colonoscopy\u00a0prep, the patient may take their last dose of medication anywhere from 4-8 hours before arrival to facility for the procedure.\u00a0These details are specific to the patient’s need and ordering physician.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

For your colonoscopy, it\u2019s important that your colon is completely clear. There\u2019s also a risk of aspiration, which means you\u2019re breathing foreign objects, like food or saliva, into your lungs. 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