Question:
Did everyone who had RNY have to do a prep like for you do for colonoscopy?

I am scheduled for RNY sugery on 2/19... a friend of mine just mentioned that she had to do a prep the night before like you would for a colonoscopy... so far I have not heard this from anyone else. Who has had to do this?    — Kathleen O. (posted on February 7, 2010)

February 7, 2010
Absolutely. They need room for one; if there's any perforation, there's less bacteria to cause infection, and HEY, you weigh in lighter! Good luck,
   — Rebecca T.

February 7, 2010
I just had my surgery on Wednesday and yes I had to do it. It was the worst part of everything, but everyone reacts differently. I went into shock from it and was sitting on the toilet all but passed out. Thank goodness I had a roommate. she noticed I was in there for a long time and called the nurse. It was an easy fix with an IV infusion and doesn't happen to everyone. My dad is an Endoscopy nurse and he said this happens because of electrolyte imbalances. If you are worried discuss it with the doctor or nurse.
   — beccay10

February 7, 2010
I had my laprascopic RNY surgery last October and DID NOT have to do a bowel prep. I was Nil By Mouth from midnight the night before and had my surgery in the morning...that's all. I would check with your surgeons nurse. It might depend if you are having an open or laproscopic operation.
   — grizzer

February 7, 2010
Thank you all so much... I am meeting with the nurse on the 16th.... and I am sure I will receive some instructions there... lol
   — Kathleen O.

February 7, 2010
Im having surgery on Wed 2/10/10 and am currently on pre-op liquid diet and was told to drink 10oz bottle magnesium citrate night b4 at around 9pm, geeze I hope im on the right track here, I also had a colonoscopy and I had to drink a gallon of this stuff call go-lyte , with lime flavor, really wasnt to much fun at all, I think your best bet here is to call your Dr, DON'T go by what others tell you here . I only tell you this because every bariatric center is different and Dr's as well. So you should do what your Dr advise you. Im not by any means discrediting what info you may receive here because I my self have asked several questions and got some great advice , but on somethhing like this just do what your Dr tells you, best of luck...
   — barry l.

February 7, 2010
I was on a liquid diet for two weeks before surgery, and was not allowed to take any pain killer 7 days before surgery. My innards were pretty much cleaned out by my surgical date.
   — cydthekid50

February 7, 2010
Yep, I had to take Dulcolax tablets the night before & a mag citrate cocktail the morning of surgery. This was in addition to a 2-week pre op liquid only diet. My doc wanted to make sure we were thoroughly cleaned out for surgery. It is to reduce the chance of infection. They are after all cutting and re-attaching your intestines. What do you think is in there? This will possibly be the first of many "doctor's orders". Comply. It isn't bad especially when you haven't had anything solid to eat for 2 wks. Nothing in, nothing out basically.
   — Arkin10

February 8, 2010
I didn't have to do a colonscopy type prep, but I had to be on a liquid diet regime and the day prior to the surgery, only clear liquids. Good luck to you, it is a life changing experience!!!
   — FSUMom