So far up until today I have been very happy about my choice of doctor/surgery center etc, but today it may be because I'm nervous but I'm really irritated... I called the nurse who was suppose to call me and let me know a more exact time and pre surgery instructions. I am scheduled for surgery tomorrow (12 o'clock by the way) and today around 1:30 she finally called me back. She said ok so you have been following the pre surgery instructions right? To which I replied........... Uhm no. I havn't been given any pre survey instructns that's why I was told you would be calling me. So I found out at 1:30 today that I was not suppose to have any solid foods today and I was suppose to drink this magnesium stuff to clean me out. Really would have been nice to know since I ate breakfast and lunch today. Hope this doesn't affect anything tomorrow or cause any complications. I specifically asked the md on Friday if I would ne to eat differently or do anything and he said no. He mentioned they would do a bowel prep before surgery but he didnt say the day before surgery!!! Ugh! Is there anything else I should know or they have forgot to tell me?!?!

Well everyone's pre-op directions are different... I just couldn't eat anything after midnight. So don't freak too much!

OMG - that is terrible. I am not scheduled for surgery until July 22 but met with my surgeon and her nurse today and was already given instructions for liquid diet the day before and given Rx for my pain medicine so that I have it there when I get home.

Good luck tomorrow, I will think positive thoughts for you!

So far up until today I have been very happy about my choice of doctor/surgery center etc, but today it may be because I'm nervous but I'm really irritated... I called the nurse who was suppose to call me and let me know a more exact time and pre surgery instructions. I am scheduled for surgery tomorrow (12 o'clock by the way) and today around 1:30 she finally called me back. She said ok so you have been following the pre surgery instructions right? To which I replied........... Uhm no. I havn't been given any pre survey instructns that's why I was told you would be calling me. So I found out at 1:30 today that I was not suppose to have any solid foods today and I was suppose to drink this magnesium stuff to clean me out. Really would have been nice to know since I ate breakfast and lunch today. Hope this doesn't affect anything tomorrow or cause any complications. I specifically asked the md on Friday if I would ne to eat differently or do anything and he said no. He mentioned they would do a bowel prep before surgery but he didnt say the day before surgery!!! Ugh! Is there anything else I should know or they have forgot to tell me?!?!

ditto to what Rachel said. Every doc is different. That's the first that I've heard of a bowel prep. I know plenty of people that have eaten regular food up till 11:59PM the night before.

Thanks y'all. That makes me feel much better!

I've never heard of bowel prep for lapband. I hope she was giving you the right directions and not looking at someone else's chart. lol.

I hope the surgery went well today!!

Yeah, I didn't do bowel prep. Couldn't eat at all day before surgery. But when I mentioned to nurse I had to work that day, she said just eat stuff that will easily digest.

Yeah, I didn't do bowel prep. Couldn't eat at all day before surgery. But when I mentioned to nurse I had to work that day, she said just eat stuff that will easily digest.

What a shame ! You spend time, money (maybe your insurance) and you're not getting the service you deserve. I am not impressed with my surgeon's office either but I'm pretty firm about them not rushing thru things, answering my questions, etc. They blow thru instructions like they are citing the A-B-C's ... stop, slow down, this is the first tie I am hearing this and it's info I need !

Dont sweat it...I didnt have any instruction except NPO at midnight the day before and mine went perfect....this is so much more stressful at so many points in the process than it needs to be!!!