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I did not know anything could taste this bad
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06-07-2004, 02:02 PM
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Posts: 122
Hysterectomy: June 8th, 2004
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Removed both
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I did not know anything could taste this bad
I just started my bowel prep. OMG I can't believe how bad this is. I think they are trying to posion me. I am supposed to drink 2 bottles of this magnesium citrate but I honestly don't think I can get them both down.
I got the lemon flavored and now wonder if I should have gotten the cherry. Could it have tasted better? I feel like I am going to throw up if I take another drink. I have it on ice and some tea to chase it with but YUCK!!
Any suggestions on how to get this down easier?
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06-07-2004, 02:27 PM
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Hysterectomy: June 16th, 2004
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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I did not know anything could taste this bad
Maybe you can squeeze the juice of a lemon in it. Make it more lemony? I honestly don't know. I have never drank it and I don't know if I will have to do the bowel prep or not. I guess I will find out in a couple of days when I have my pre-op appointments.
Hold ya nose and take sips. otion: Good luck!!!!!
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06-07-2004, 02:30 PM
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Hysterectomy: June 2nd, 2004
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Prep
The pre-op prep (drinking that awful laxative) and the clearing out was the worst part of the entire experience for me. Hang in there.
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06-07-2004, 02:32 PM
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Hysterectomy: June 11th, 2004
Surgery Type: SAH
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I did not know anything could taste this bad
Bowel Prep is awful,
You don't have ice in your drink do you? It will just give you more liquid to drink as it melts, Nice frosty mug helps, with a straw to avoid as many tastebuds as you can, I was the same way, I would like dry heave the stuff when I had to take it for my lap. I mixed lots of lemonade powder mix in it, helped somewhat.
Good luck
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06-07-2004, 02:37 PM
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Hysterectomy: June 8th, 2004
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I did not know anything could taste this bad
I do have ice in it. I just finished the 1st bottle. I had it refrigerated and then poured it over ice. I figure if I get it cold enough the taste buds might just be numb.
I have never felt so full and bloated as I do right now. I really think I might barf if I try to drink the other one.
I am going to try to put some lemon in the next one to see if it helps.
Thanks everyone. Hopefully none of you will have to drink this stuff.
Does anyone know how fast this is supposed to work?
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06-07-2004, 02:37 PM
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I did not know anything could taste this bad
heehee! I'm glad i'm not the only one. I am also drinking this for the bowel prep as we speak. IT IS HORRIBLE!!! mine takes like water with a whole box of salt dumped in it. It's all I can do to not throw up each time..... my surgery is in the a.m. too
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06-07-2004, 02:39 PM
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I did not know anything could taste this bad
I found it worked quick, I wouldn't travel to far from a toilet, when it hit me, it hit me hard and quick.
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06-07-2004, 02:41 PM
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I did not know anything could taste this bad
Yes, salt with a little bit of STALE gross water is how it tastes. I had to go real fast when I first drank a few drinks but now I am just needing to pee alot. I am sure the other will come soon enough.
Katlover,
Do you have to drink one or 2 bottles?
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06-07-2004, 02:46 PM
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Hysterectomy: June 8th, 2004
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I did not know anything could taste this bad
I have one big bottle - its about a gallon. Came in powder form, and I added water to it. My doc said it should start working about an hour after you start, but to keep going till its all gone
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06-07-2004, 02:50 PM
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I did not know anything could taste this bad
Mine are 2 bottles that are 10 oz each so I guess I will stop complaining since you have a gallon. I just don't think I could do it if I had that much to drink. I guess it does not matter how long it takes to get it down. At least it's on the clear liquid diet. LOL
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