HysterSisters.com is a massive online community with over 475,000 members and over 5 million posts.
Our community is filled with women who have been through the
Hysterectomy experience providing both advice and support from our active members and moderators.
HysterSisters.com is located at 111 Peter St, Toronto, Canada, M5V2H1 and is part of the VerticalScope network of websites.
With free registration, you can ask and answer questions in our HYSTERECTOMY forum community, get our FREE BOOKLET, access Hysterectomy Checkpoints and more.
You are not alone. The HysterSisters are here for you. Join us today!
|
|
To prep or not to prep?
|
08-27-2008, 09:32 PM
|
Guest
|
|
Posts: 33
Hysterectomy: September 8th, 2008
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
|
|
To prep or not to prep?
I had my pre-op appointment last week for my TAH. I asked my doctor if I had to do a bowel prep and he said "No", but I could do one if I want to.
Should I call and get the full prep instructions? Should I just visit "the fleet"? Or should I not worry about it?
TIA for any advice/input
|
Sponsored Links
|
Advertisement
|
|
|
08-27-2008, 10:10 PM
|
|
HysterSister
|
|
Posts: 8,499
Hysterectomy: March 19th, 2003
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
|
|
To prep or not to prep?
|
|
08-28-2008, 05:52 AM
|
|
HysterSister
|
|
Posts: 23,014
Hysterectomy: July 26th, 2002
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
|
|
To prep or not to prep?
I agree, why go through all that if it's not needed? I know that I wouldn't
S
|
Sponsored Links
|
Advertisement
|
|
|
08-28-2008, 08:45 AM
|
Guest
|
|
Posts: 27
Hysterectomy: September 8th, 2008
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
|
|
To prep or not to prep?
At my Preop for TAH/BSO I was also told I didn't need to do a Bowel prep but could if I wanted. However, I have had to one before for a previous procedure and I thought it was pretty gross. So, basically I was doing cart wheels when I was told no bowel prep was needed. I wouldn't go through it if I didn't have to. Just my 2 cents.
|
|
08-28-2008, 09:02 AM
|
Guest
|
|
Posts: 3
Hysterectomy: September 19th, 2008
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Undecided
|
|
I guess
It depends on the doc. I was told to do a bowel prep the night before with Magnesium Citrate. I did one before and it was the THE most unpleasant experience!! Not looking forward to the night before my TAH.
|
|
08-28-2008, 02:27 PM
|
|
HysterSister
|
|
Posts: 335
Hysterectomy: October 5th, 2007
Surgery Type: TVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
|
|
To prep or not to prep?
I was told my my doc that I didn't need to do one. I had a vag hyst with A&P repair. I didn't do one and it worked out great. No regrets about forgoing the dreaded bowel prep. Do something fun and relaxing instead.
|
|
08-28-2008, 02:43 PM
|
HysterSister
|
|
Posts: 204
Hysterectomy: August 6th, 2008
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
|
|
To prep or not to prep?
i had the same concerns.. I called the doc he said i didnt need to.. the day before i just ate softs be cause i was really worried about having a full colon..call me crazy but looking back i think i worried for nothing!
|
|
08-28-2008, 03:00 PM
|
Guest
|
|
Posts: 33
Hysterectomy: September 8th, 2008
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
|
|
To prep or not to prep?
thanks everyone!
Hubby was a little worried about no bowel prep (he had to do it for abdominal surgery last year), I'll probably just eat light the day before then. It can't hurt and should make hubby feel a bit better.
|
|
08-28-2008, 04:33 PM
|
HysterSister
|
|
Posts: 87
Hysterectomy: July 21st, 2008
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
|
|
To prep or not to prep?
I have endometriosis and an extensive prep was ordered for my surgery with the endometriosis excision specialist. I am glad that I did it just in case a bowel resection was needed to be done or in case he accidentally nicked the bowel due to the weird placement of it. He is the one who did my hyst.
Jen
|
|
Similar Threads
|
From This Forum |
From Other Forums |
4 Replies, Last Reply 09-28-2010, Started By homesteader 4 Replies, Last Reply 02-12-2010, Started By mdrjer 7 Replies, Last Reply 02-15-2009, Started By specsi 5 Replies, Last Reply 10-01-2008, Started By AudraM 3 Replies, Last Reply 07-07-2008, Started By Laila 3 Replies, Last Reply 09-22-2006, Started By jagwife 7 Replies, Last Reply 06-20-2006, Started By gotech 12 Replies, Last Reply 09-13-2005, Started By smith20735 3 Replies, Last Reply 05-19-2005, Started By pianoigrl 2 Replies, Last Reply 03-27-2005, Started By LynnRay18 3 Replies, Last Reply 01-13-2005, Started By lilone04 12 Replies, Last Reply 12-26-2004, Started By justme5959 4 Replies, Last Reply 02-21-2004, Started By SacredFem 5 Replies, Last Reply 01-16-2003, Started By cobaltcindy 3 Replies, Last Reply 09-26-2002, Started By sweetie1 8 Replies, Last Reply 07-04-2002, Started By ashdon 17 Replies, Last Reply 03-04-2002, Started By deborah dawn 5 Replies, Last Reply 06-27-2001, Started By Joyce Anne 9 Replies, Last Reply 05-16-2001, Started By JustPeachy |
15 Replies, The Road Less Traveled |
|
Advertisement
Hysterectomy News
TODAY'S EVENTS
Calendar -
Hysterectomies -
Birthdays
Request Information
I am a HysterSister
Your Hysterectomy Date
$vbulletin->featuredvideos is not an array!
Advertisement
Advertisement
|