Question:
Help! Does Everyone Have to have Bowel Prep?
I have been hearing from others that they have to bowel prep. I was never told about this but wondering if I should have. Does everyone have to have it done? Or only certain people? What is it for? — AliciasMommy (posted on May 5, 2003)
May 5, 2003
I did. I wasn't that bad. The only word of advice be near a bathroom. I had
to take phospo soda 24 hours before so plan to stay at home that day. Good
Lux
— Robert L.
May 5, 2003
The only pre-op instruction I had were to not eat or drink after
midnight...my surgery was at 7:30 in the morning.
— Sarahlicious
May 5, 2003
My surgeon does not require the bowl prep. If you've had a visit with the
nutritionist and instructions were not given for you to do so, then it's
probably not required. You can call your surgeons office to be sure.
— bbjnay
May 5, 2003
I was not able to eat solid foods for 24 hours and I had to give myself a
Docolax Suppository before bedtime.
— Sandy M.
May 5, 2003
Just do what your own surgeon says! You will likely find a variety of
responses to this one. I did not have to do a bowel prep, only clear
liquids (nothing red or pink) the day before and nothing after midnight the
night before surgery.
— koogy
May 5, 2003
It depends on the surgeon. My surgeon didn't require it. However I have had
past surgeries where I had to do it and it wasn't so bad. Good Luck!!
11 weeks out, down 60+ lbs!! : )
— Peggy B.
May 5, 2003
My surgeon required Fleet Phospho Soda the night before. It was not a fun
night. My biggest mistake was thinking I could get anything accomplished
that evening -- not a chance. But then everyone is different. That was
just my experience. Try not to worry too much about it. It is only a very
small part of the puzzle. Good luck!
— Kimberly P.
May 5, 2003
I only had to be on clear liquids 24 hours before surgery, and nothing to
eat or drink after midnight before surgery....easy to do, really. I think
I would hava hated a "bowel prep"...sounds so ominous!***Amy LAP
RNY 04-09-03
— Amy A.
May 5, 2003
I didn't have to have a bowel prep or a special diet the day before. My
doctor said just eat light and nothing after midnight liquid or solid. I
had no problems.
— Dana W.
May 5, 2003
I didn't have to do anything except, stop eating after midnight. My last
meal of prime rib and baked potato was at 11:00pm the night before surgery.
The next day all They did was hook up the I.V.'s and wheel me into the O.R.
I was required to pee and poop before I left the hospital. OPEN RNY
11-11-02 down 140pds
— dkinson
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