I have a colonoscopy done every 1-2 years for ulcerative colitis. I've done every prep under the sun. What they may need to do is have him fast for longer than a day, take a laxative and technically they can do the colonoscopy without you being totally cleared out. Think about what they do in emergency situations where there isn't time to do the prep. Its possible, though harder for the doctor. I hope they figure out a plan for him.
Also for anyone who has to do a prep for this I've found that magnesium citrate prep is the least revolting. The lemon flavored kind. Refridgerate it so it cold. And then pop a straw in the drink and sip it slowly. Make sure you drink lots and lots of water. The medications in these preps can be rather harsh on your kidneys.
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