TAH: Bowel Prep with Fleet?

Hi everyone!

I'm scheduled for TAH including the cervix for next Wednesday. I'm scared to the point of random crying jags, but as I sit here going through my period and cramps, I can't WAIT to never experience this again!

I had a pre-op appointment with my doctor today and she said that she wants me to do a bowel prep enema, and to check the website (her practice has a website detailing bowel preps for this type of surgery). One of the things it called for was:

"You will need to purchase a Fleet's Phospho-Soda Prep Kit Number II. We will give you a prescription to purchase this."

I didn't get a prescription for this from my doctor. Also, I've been unable to find this product online. Although I've been able to find a lot of information about lawsuits against Fleet enemas for kidney damage (for the love! like i'm not nervous enough already!). The one place I did find it seemed like a medical supply company and it was sold out.

I'm now wondering if this information on the website of my doc is outdated. Clearly I have to call them tomorrow for clarification, however I'm wondering if any of you were asked to use Fleet products, etc. Thanks

I used them after the hyst! Good Luck!

Yes I was told to use a Fleet enema too got it at Walmart..my surgery is Thursday the 23rd.I hope it will be fine

I have been using Fleet enemas occasionally for years and have never had a problem. I've also used that bowel prep kit - just make sure you stay close to a bathroom after using that one if you find it!

I've done bowel preps with Phospho-Soda but used generic. I've also had to do prep's followed by Fleet enemas. Maybe what your doctors website is referring to is a total kit. You may not be able to find it because it requires a prescription. I would call and check with the office. There are many ways to do a bowel prep and it seems as if each doctor has their own preferences. The end results are all the same. Good luck

hmmm my doctor's office gave me the mag citrate and 2 fleet enemas....

but you should be able to find it on the shelf..CVS, Walgreens, WalMart, etc