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Re: Anyone had a bowel prep? Any advice?From: Shannon (anonymous@obgyn.net)Fri Mar 23 20:35:25 2007
At Fri, 23 Mar 2007, Beth wrote: > >I had to do a bowel prep for my second lap and was surprised as well. I >have to say, it wasn't pleasant, but not nearly as bad as I expected. >Depending on what your doctor recommends makes a difference as well. > >I didn't have to drink anything for mine, or take any laxatives. I had >to do an enema. But, I can tell you, after having to have a >sigmoidoscopy and have to drink the stuff to clean you out...I'd rather >do the enema. > >I had to do it between 7-10pm the night before surgery, and wasn't >allowed any food or liquids after midnight. > >Also, unlike the drinking, the enema for the most part empties you out >in one clean swoop and you're done. Not to be too graphic or anything! > >I bought a simple over the counter fleets enema at Walmart! > >I hope this helps! Good luck! > >At Fri, 23 Mar 2007, W wrote: >> >>I am having my third laproscopy next week. It is with a new doctor and >>he is having me do a bowel prep., which I've never has to do before. I >>hear it really isn't a lot of fun, but I was wondering if anyone has any >>advice to help me get through the day? >> >>As always, thank you! Hi..as to your bowel prep..no it is no fun...but in the long run worth it...u will feel a whole lot better after your surgery...word of advice...I know this will sound gross...but do yourself a favour and have a tube of vaseline handy for the bottom especially if u r on the toilet alot...it really does help...first time I had a lap and bowel prep...didn't use any vaseline or anything else...ended up with hemoriods..lol..now that hurt...but it up to u... good luck with your surgery...hope all turns out well and it will give u pain free days....shannon
-- shannon
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