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?

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

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

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

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

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.

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)

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!

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

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.

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