Okay, time to start the engine! I am starting the pre-op diet on the August 12th, two weeks and 6 days before surgery. Anyone have any hints or tips to get through it? Anyone want to commiserate?

P.S. Do most doctors recommend dulcolax or magnesium citrate before surgery? Does doing one or the other really make a difference?

P.S.S. What helped you most get through it?

I didn't have to do any bowel prep before surgery. All I had to do was 4 Protein shakes for 11 days with 6 other food items (broth, Jello, salad veggies) and Clear liquids the day before surgery. For me the hardest days were days 3 through 5 when I started having cravings. Other than that, it was pretty simple and I didn't have any issues.

What type of pre-op does your surgeon have you doing? Every surgeon seems to have their own plan.

Yo! Stay away from the Mag Citrate...Yucky poo poo...(no pun intended). I had a lovely colonoscopy last year and the mag cit was REVOLTING! Not even 7-up - or gatorade could mask the awfulness...besides if you are going to fly anywhere...you don't want to take any nasty stuff the day before you get on a plane. "Cleanup on Isle four" Yowza.

Hiliarious!! I will be reading closely!!! I am not far behind you!!! I will be starting just after Labor day!!!

Best wishes to you!!!