Did anyone else have to self administer an enema before surgery? I am not sure I even know how to do this.

Not for my lapband surgery. If you have to do, you might ask your doctor for alternatives. I drank a liquid when I had my colonoscopy done several years ago.

An ENEMA? Maybe you should verify that the surgeon is working on the topside and not the bottom. lol

I know right ? I was like WTH? I didn't even have to do an enema when I had three kids

Nope ! Check with your Dr but as far as ive heard they're not necessary. My Dr had me on liquids 48 hrs before surgery which took care of anything in my stomach. Never heard of anyone having to have an enema before being banded. Good luck !

My doctor has also told that I will have to do 2 enemas the day before plus 2 drink 2 bottles of a laxative. Somehow I feel like ill have the runs up until surgery morning.

Ok I don't feel so bad now. 2 Enemas? Geesh

I had the choice of either and enema or the magnesium citrate laxative drink before surgery, naturally I chose the drink. I bought the cherry flavor. It is yucky, but boy I will tell you, it sure does work!!!! Stay close to a bathroom:)

Maybe I will ask about the magnesium citrate. It seems like a viable option