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I lucked out and never had Constipation or diarrhea or any bowel issues. Just thinking about drinking all that makes me want to gag... Glad you're getting it over with. Oh, and good luck..

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Laura.. Noooooo.. I didn't, But it happens. I'm an ex medic and have seen it all.

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Lol... Oh I'm sure it does!

Thats great that you didn't have any problems, But I'm sure it would of happened to me, because you guys know I'm always full of ****! Just ask the big four around here :P

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I'm more worried about getting the milk of magnesia down than what will happen once I do. What does that stuff taste like?

When I once had an upper GI series and they made me drink that nasty drink, I couldn't finish it. It was the nastiest thing. I really hope this stuff is not like that!

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Milk of magnesia is different than magnesium citrate.

Magnesium Citrate is normally used for the cleanse before surgery.

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