Question:
eating

I am having an open gastric bypass with gall bladder removal on 10-21 and all the hospital said was no food or drinks after midnight, can I expect an enema??    — Kimberly B. (posted on October 17, 1999)

October 17, 1999
I did not have one, nor did my sister when she had her surgery. I did have to take a laxative the day before surgery. I also stopped eating at 10 p.m. on Saturday night, and my surgery was scheduled for 12:00 noon on Monday.. I was definitely empty! Good luck to you! I doubt you will have an enema.
   — Lori D.

October 17, 1999
Hello, No, you won't be subjected to an enema. For most of us, we're just NPO after midnite the night before and that's it. Hope this info helps. Blessings, Bev
   — BJ K.

October 17, 1999
Dear Kimberly, Thats a question for your Dr. Although I was told not to eat after midnight and did not have an enema your Dr. may require one. Good Luck on your surgery.
   — Carol T.

October 17, 1999
Thankfully, those days are over. Now my surgeon prescribes an oral substance to clean out the intestines, along with no food after midnite. Not to worry!!! Cindy
   — Cynthia B.

October 18, 1999
Kimberly - My surgery was May 6th, 1999. No emema's. Don't eat anything after midnight. Try to have bowel movement prior to day of surgery, if you can. I never had any trouble in this area. Much luck to you and this will be one of the best things you have ever done for yourself!!! Linda
   — Linda P.

October 18, 1999
No such luck.
   — Bruce B.