How bad is the end result of magnesium citrate?

[mactrio 41]

I've got to do Clear Liquids for 24 hours before my surgery and at 4pm the day before Surgery I have to drink a 10oz bottle of magnesium citrate and then another 10oz at 6pm. How bad will my tummy be after that? Do I need to plan spending the night in the bathroom?

[No game 14,436]

Yes you will want to stay home and have a bathroom near by. Good luck with your surgery!

[NurseGrace 509]

YEP do NOT go anywhere. Get yourself some good reading material because you will more than likely be setting up shop in the bathroom. Nice TP is also a must. TMI but I was cursing my off brand TP the night I had to do my prep

[bee13 44]

Baby wipes are going to be your friend towards the end of all that diarrhea.

[DrmBig4Evr 152]

Should I be concerned if I have not been told to do this??

[moregoodtimes 331]

Should I be concerned if I have not been told to do this??

Nope.. All docs are different... I was clear liquids two weeks prior and thats it. Just follow doctors orders.

[mactrio 41]

Thanks! I'll be sleeved on Monday morning. I have to be there for 8:30 am. I was called on Friday with all of my instructions. I need to shower with dial antibacterial soap that morning, no lotions, powders, perfumes, no make-up, nail polish on fingers (toes are ok) no jewelry. She said the surgery will take about 45-90 min and then 2 hours recovery and then I'll get to go to my room, I'll have a chair to sit up in and if I want to,walk I can, it's not necessary because I'll have stockings attached to a machine to massage my legs. I asked if I could get up and walk and she said yes. I plan on walking as much as I can. She said dr. Borland will suck out as much air as possible so gas should not be a problem. (I'm bringing gas x strips just in case)

[Amom2twins 58]

I think the taste of the magnesium citrate was pretty gross and very salty. I recommend chilling it and staying near the bathroom for sure!

[mactrio 41]

Thanks, I have the cherry flavor. It was either that or grape (ugh) my hubby picked up a few packs of Protein Shakes for me today at wal mart. He said he saw them and thought of me, he bought Adkins choc, eas Protein shakes in vanilla and choc latte.

I'll let you all know next week how I like them.m

[JennCH 19]

Agree with good reading material, good toilet paper, and wipes. One thing that is nice too is some baby diaper cream so your butt doesn't get raw from all the wiping.

[Geminidrive 389]

Vaseline helps to form a protective coat also, you will need it. Be prepared.