I am excited and nervous for tomorrow. I wonder what my fellow September 4th sleevers are doing today ? Other sleevers, what did you do the day before surgery ?

I just took a shower and am getting ready to drink the magnesium citrate. Exciting, I know ! LOL

I took the magnesium citrate yesterday, lol parts of my body hasn't recovered. I've been drinking clear liquids while eating broth and popsicles. Today I'm doing laundry and watching the DNC trying to take my mind off of tomorrow

I am having my surgery a day after you guys on the 5th. Today I am doing the first day of my all liquid diet and watching a NCIS marathon on USA since I had today off from work. Tomorrow I am going to work, and when I come home take my laxative and just chill and get ready for Wednesday.

They didn't give me magnesium citrate. Just zofran and a sea sick patch

I just took a shower and am getting ready to drink the magnesium citrate.

So what is this for, first I heard of it? Guess my Doc does not require it.

So what is this for' date=' first I heard of it? Guess my Doc does not require it.[/quote']

Well the magnesium citrate made me poop....alot

@ lammrd81 - did you drink the bottle at once ? or over a couple hours ? I am not sure how I am supposed to drink this... If I should just chug it or if I can sip it over a couple hours... Dang, I definitely should have gotten some clarification on this!

My "Day Prior to surgery" instructions read ; Mag citrate is a laxative that will clean out your bowels in preparation for surgery. Eat a light supper of clear liquids after taking the prep.

@ lammrd81 - did you drink the bottle at once ? or over a couple hours ? I am not sure how I am supposed to drink this... If I should just chug it or if I can sip it over a couple hours... Dang' date=' I definitely should have gotten some clarification on this! [/quote']

My instructions said to drink the whole bottle with two glasses of Water.

I just finished the bottle! How gross tasting... yuck!!

Now, I guess I wait for the fun to begin... ughhh LOL =)

My surgery is on the 5th and i was not given the magnesium citrate...thank god! haha I think the two week liquid diet cleaned me out enough. Today since i had the day off i cleaned my whole apt, did all my laundry and made sure i had everything ill need for when i get back. Tomorrow ill go to work and i was told just full liquids all day (already doing this) and then Clear Liquids from midnight until 2 hours before my surgery. I call tomorrow to get the time...im starting to get nervous!!

What is everyone bringing with them to the hospital? I was told no valuables but i was going to bring a book, my phone, couple pairs of undies, brush, face wipes and thats about it. They will make me wear the gown thing and provide everything else so i figure the less i bring the better! Plus i hope to get released the next day so I do not need to spend two nights.

I just finished the bottle! How gross tasting... yuck!!

Now, I guess I wait for the fun to begin... ughhh LOL =)

good luck!

I am bringing the same and figure if I need anything else, I will have my husband take care of it. I tend to "overpack" so this is killing me to pack so lightly. I've read on here that most people don't use all the other stuff they bring , so I'm taking that advise.

I am having surgery tomorrow as well! I am nervous, but looking forward to a healthier and more active life!

Yesterday I deep cleaned, and told I have worked and napped to keep my mind of things!

Drinking my "stuff" now! It sure is gross!

Good luck to everybody tomorrow! See you on the post-op side!

Glad I don't have that stuff!!! I'm bringing basic. Toiletries plus extra underwear in case their is wound leakage... My kindle in case I'm bored. Plus my phone charger

Thank for reminding me about the phone charger! Doy! My brain is not functioning right today. A lot of anxiety.

Those of you that don't have to drink the citrate, you are LUCKY. This stuff was nasty and leaves a horrible after taste. My stomach is hurting something fierce right now.

Tomorrow is the big day ! Woot Woot !