Does absence of a bowel movement for a number of days occur after a colonoscopy.?
May 14th, 2009 | 
Author: Prior to a colonoscopy, laxatives are given to completely empty the colon. So, after the procedure, does it sometimes happen that it takes a few days to have a bowel movement?
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It is highly likely seeing that they are cleaning you out totally. It does take food a while to digest, however if it is taking too long that could be a problem too.
I wouldn't be surprised if it took a few days afterwards for a BM.
This is very common, remember you emptied completely for the colonoscopy and ate nothing for almost 24 hours.