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Laxative for ileoscopy

I have an ileoscopy of my small bowel through my stoma and a colonoscopy scheduled for this Thursday and I was prescribed a laxative (Linzess) for the 2 days before. I was trying to get some information online about experiences with this, but all I am reading says that taking laxatives with an ileostomy is dangerous and can lead to major dehydration. I struggle with staying hydrated anyway, so I'm a little concerned.
Does anybody have any experience or thoughts relating to this?
 

DJW

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I just had an ileoscopy let week. My doctors put my on clear fluids prior to tests and surgery. Maybe bounce the clear fluid prep off the doc.
 
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