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Bowel Prep hint
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10-02-2011, 10:02 AM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 335
Hysterectomy: October 28th, 2011
Surgery Type: DvH
Ovaries: Undecided
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Re: Bowel Prep hint
Thank you! I guess the waiting causes more anxiety. I'm always afraid of anesthesia.
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10-04-2011, 09:02 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 61
Hysterectomy: November 15th, 2011
Surgery Type: TVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Bowel Prep hint
I am going to talk to my Dr. IF an emena works well and you arent running to the toilet for hours,why would one have to do the mag process? IS there a difference? As much as an enema sounds horrible, I would rather do that than suffer thru the nauseating process of drinking stuff!! Any ideas on why Dr use different methods?
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10-05-2011, 03:08 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 108
Hysterectomy: December 21st, 2011
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Bowel Prep hint
An enema cleans out the colon, and sometimes not all of it. A drink will clear out the entire bowel/intestines, not just the colon. This is why you are to be on a clear liquid diet while doing it, to eliminate as much stuff as possible from your intestine. It can result in a big difference when the time comes if your bowels don't fully start back up for several days after your surgery.
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10-05-2011, 04:39 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 7
Hysterectomy: September 28th, 2011
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Bowel Prep hint
If you have to drink Magnesium Citrate for bowel prep... Try mixing or chasing it with Crystal Light Lemonade it makes it easier to drink if you can believe that lol.
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10-05-2011, 04:54 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 61
Hysterectomy: November 15th, 2011
Surgery Type: TVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Bowel Prep hint
I have been instructed to take Ducolax and PegLite. Apparently it tastes horrible. WILL be asking what I can 'chase it with'. Thanks Ladies for your offering of explanation. Makes sense. Enema is from bottom up, the other is from top down.
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10-05-2011, 07:37 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 335
Hysterectomy: October 28th, 2011
Surgery Type: DvH
Ovaries: Undecided
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Re: Bowel Prep hint
I will take 4 Dulcolox two nights before, and another 4 night before sugery and some warm water enemas instead. I am preparing for a colonoscopy tonight and I am NOT drinking that stuff before surgery.
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10-05-2011, 07:47 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 77
Hysterectomy: October 27th, 2011
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Bowel Prep hint
Sea salt flush does exactly what mag citrate does. Basically your body cannot absorb it so it pushes it and everything out. Works well...cost less...and is safe.
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10-05-2011, 07:52 PM
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Information Keeper 
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Posts: 22,164
Hysterectomy: May 25th, 1999
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Bowel Prep hint
Be sure to do exactly what your doctor orders for the bowel prep. To do otherwise could cause your surgery to be postponed.
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10-05-2011, 07:57 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 61
Hysterectomy: November 15th, 2011
Surgery Type: TVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Bowel Prep hint
chryvine, I like your idea, however I was told 'if I do not follow instructions to the letter, my surgery could be cancelled. I don't want that. Perhaps in time, doctors will see the benefits of sea salt and use it.....Unfortunately, right now, it is not an option to anyone I have talked to!!!!
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10-05-2011, 08:38 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 77
Hysterectomy: October 27th, 2011
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Bowel Prep hint
I regularly do sea salt so I figured if I do a flush a couple days before bowel prep....it should not cause any problems. But it will definitely make things smoother. I don't hesitate to talk to my doc about everything....! So he will know.
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