Has anybody used magnesium citrate to cleanse their colon before surgery? Were you glad you did it? My doctor is not requiring it, but doesn't disapprove. One of my friends did it before her surgery. What do you guys think?

My husband was required to use that and NuLytely (or something like that) before his RNY.

It gives the Dr a clear view of your system, you should drink it the day before your surgery, but get a book and stay close to the toilet. good luck.

I was told three days before which is also when I have to start clear liquids, it helps make sure there is no solid food in your stomach or system and it also can help a little bit with nausea, (which i will be on a plane on friday so I will be starting my clears tomorrow and taking my magnesium citrate tomorrow so that I don't have to worry about any problems on the plane) good luck

does it make you go when you aren't "going"?....I dunno what my issue is (stop reading here if this is TMI), but I am not going and since I have been having green leafy veggies, figure I should be....

so, if yes, where do I get it. Laxative didn't work.

the magnesium is at wal mart, yes it makes you go & go & go.

another trip to walmart in my immediate future.

I never took one single thing before surgery, and I didn't have to be on clear liquids or any type of pre op diet.

Thanks for the info, guys!