Has anyone else had to do a bowel prep the day before surgery? I had to for a colonoscopy, but never thought I would for this! Suggetions appreciated for a headache that I cannot shake. Can't take any meds! Ugh...

Not for this. I could only do liquids 24 hours before

Ugh! I feel for you. I had to do a colon prep for a fecal transplant and it was worse than the preop diet, the surgery recovery, and even the diarrhea I had for 2 months from a Clostridial infection. (That's why I needed the fecal transplant). And they definitely need to adjust the prep directions to account for VSG patients. No WAY could I drink all that nasty liquid in the time frame they were asking. And the "results" kicked in MUCH sooner than they indicated.

Not sure what to tell you about the headache. Warm compresses or cold compresses wrapped around your head? Good luck!

I would try an old-fashioned water bottle. Fill it 2/3rds full and press to let out the air before putting the cap on. That way it will mold around you neck when you're laying down on it. The heat helps a lot! Good luck!

When I had my colonoscopy I had to pick up Prepopik from the pharmacist. You only drink 5 oz and then you drink a couple bottles of Water. It was the easier prep I have ever had. The mixture fizzes up in the glass just like an alkaseltzer and it was orange flavored.

Here is the link if you want to check it out

http://prepopik.com/