Fleet enema ?

For those of you that had to do this the night before surgery, what time did you do it? Once I go will that be it or will it keep me running for awhile? Did anyone eat afterwards or just drink fluids? Sorry if these questions sound silly.

Thanks!
Janet
TAH Dec. 28th

I did the fleet enema before my surgery on Nov. 25th.

I did it around 7:30 p.m. or 8:00. I wasn't going to eat anymore that evening and I ate my light supper around 5:00. I ended up going a few times within an hour or so. It certainly flushed me out.

I did it at that time because I felt it was far enough after dinner, early enough before bed and late enough that I felt I didn't need to eat anymore for the rest of the evening.

Good luck with your surgery. The waiting is definitely the worst part!

Hugs,
Sarah

Hi, Janet...Your time has finally arrived! I hope that all goes well.

I had to do 2 enemas (Fleet). One the night before (no eating or drinking after 7:00) and one in the morning. I had a 7:00 am surgery, so I did the morning one at 4:30.

Sorry to be graphic, but not a lot came out and when it came, it came all at once. After the one I did in the morning, nothing came out and it gave me terrible gas. I remember other sisters saying to give yourself an hour or two to hang out by the toilet.

Good luck! It will all be over soon.



Margot