Fasting is the current standard of care for colonoscopies. Recent changes to anesthesia guidelines have allowed for clear fluids to be provided up to 2 hours before procedures, including colonoscopies. This study will compare fasting to a 12.5% carbohydrate solution 2 hours before colonoscopy on patient-reported measures of discomfort, hydration, and colon visibility. The investigators hypothesize that the carbohydrate solution will improve patient-reported measures of discomfort, hydration, and colon visibility.
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Pre-procedure Patient Reported Discomfort
Timeframe: 30 minutes before the colonoscopy