Do you do anything special for yourself the night before surgery?

[SleeveToBypass2023 2,680]

I just had my shower with the hibiclens stuff they told me to use, but while I was in there (before I used it) I did a hair mask. Then when IO got out I did a face mask and used toner and serum and moisturizer (my "special occasion" stuff, not my daily ones). I also exfoliated my lips and have on a lip mask. I know I can't have anything on my face when I leave for surgery, but I kind of wanted to go all out tonight. I can't have nail polish on, but I was told i can paint my toes, so I did that, too. I also have foot masks on right now. Not sure why I feel the need to have a mini spa day the night before surgery, but it just seemed like a good idea. Did any of you do this, too?

[FarfelDiego 120]

It sounds lovely. Soothing self care. How was the hibiclens? Does it smell ok? Do you get it from the drugstore? I’m 2 weeks away. And, yes, I’m going to have a mini home spa the day before. Distract myself from the clear liquids!

[SleeveToBypass2023 2,680]

3 hours ago, FarfelDiego said:

It sounds lovely. Soothing self care. How was the hibiclens? Does it smell ok? Do you get it from the drugstore? I’m 2 weeks away. And, yes, I’m going to have a mini home spa the day before. Distract myself from the clear liquids!

I got the hibiclens on my pre-registration and pre-op bloodwork day from the hospital itself. It smells really strong like chemicals lol Otherwise it's ok.

Edited May 3, 2022 by Future Sleeve Diva

[liveaboard15 1,294]

i had to drink the ensure pre surgery carbohydrate drink the night before surgery and 2 hours before surgery. at the hospital they had me wipe down with these special wipes all over my body.

[canadianpopcycle 77]

8 hours ago, Future Sleeve Diva said:

I just had my shower with the hibiclens stuff they told me to use, but while I was in there (before I used it) I did a hair mask. Then when IO got out I did a face mask and used toner and serum and moisturizer (my "special occasion" stuff, not my daily ones). I also exfoliated my lips and have on a lip mask. I know I can't have anything on my face when I leave for surgery, but I kind of wanted to go all out tonight. I can't have nail polish on, but I was told i can paint my toes, so I did that, too. I also have foot masks on right now. Not sure why I feel the need to have a mini spa day the night before surgery, but it just seemed like a good idea. Did any of you do this, too?

Today is the day!!! Good Luck!!! We will see you on the other side

[Splenda 257]

Oh man, the night before surgery was terrible for me. My surgeon had me taking so many laxatives that I was pooping food I hadn't even eaten yet. And I couldn't sleep because I was constantly on the john.

I should have treated myself to high quality toilet paper.

[liveaboard15 1,294]

1 hour ago, Splenda said:

Oh man, the night before surgery was terrible for me. My surgeon had me taking so many laxatives that I was pooping food I hadn't even eaten yet. And I couldn't sleep because I was constantly on the john.

I should have treated myself to high quality toilet paper.

Really??? I never had to take laxatives before surgery. was simply not to drink anything other than Water after midnight.

[Splenda 257]

58 minutes ago, liveaboard15 said:

Really??? I never had to take laxatives before surgery. was simply not to drink anything other than Water after midnight.

I had to do two rounds of magnesium citrate, which tastes like Sprite brewed in hell. I didn't even finish the second bottle.

I also couldn't have anything after midnight, even Water. It was like 1 am, I had fluids evacuating through my anus, but couldn't replenish myself. I was absolutely miserable.

[liveaboard15 1,294]

32 minutes ago, Splenda said:

I had to do two rounds of magnesium citrate, which tastes like Sprite brewed in hell. I didn't even finish the second bottle.

I also couldn't have anything after midnight, even Water. It was like 1 am, I had fluids evacuating through my anus, but couldn't replenish myself. I was absolutely miserable.

wow. Maybe for bypass people its different since they mess with the small intestines. They need it all cleared out. Reminds me of my colonoscopy last year. That was horrible lol

[fourmonthspreop 522]

I just had my shower with the hibiclens stuff they told me to use, but while I was in there (before I used it) I did a hair mask. Then when IO got out I did a face mask and used toner and serum and moisturizer (my "special occasion" stuff, not my daily ones). I also exfoliated my lips and have on a lip mask. I know I can't have anything on my face when I leave for surgery, but I kind of wanted to go all out tonight. I can't have nail polish on, but I was told i can paint my toes, so I did that, too. I also have foot masks on right now. Not sure why I feel the need to have a mini spa day the night before surgery, but it just seemed like a good idea. Did any of you do this, too?

Yes! I took a hot melatonin lavender bubble bath and watched movies on my laptop (I put it next to my bath to not risk it falling in). Then I did the special cleanser thing after.

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[fourmonthspreop 522]

I had to do two rounds of magnesium citrate, which tastes like Sprite brewed in hell. I didn't even finish the second bottle.
I also couldn't have anything after midnight, even Water. It was like 1 am, I had fluids evacuating through my anus, but couldn't replenish myself. I was absolutely miserable.

I'm literally cracking up! Sprite brewed from hell
Omg how true is that???!!!

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[Splenda 257]

36 minutes ago, fourmonthspreop said:

I'm literally cracking up! Sprite brewed from hell
Omg how true is that???!!!

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The magnesium citrate bottles that my surgeon gave me were lemon/lime flavored. But it is an odd mix of sweet/sour, like if the people who made Warheads tried making a Sprite flavor. Honestly, my gag reflex is starting to kick in just thinking about it. I tried really hard to be 100% obedient to my surgeon's instructions, but I couldn't finish the second bottle (I also knew that the first bottle had worked REALLY well).

[The Greater Fool 2,071]

I intended to have a nice dinner but didn't since I had a late lunch and wasn't really hungry. I ended up just spending a nice evening at home playing an MMORPG with my spouse.

I had no bowel prep and was simply told not to eat after 6:00pm.

Good luck,

Tek

[Flab-U-Less Forever 140]

4 hours ago, Splenda said:

Oh man, the night before surgery was terrible for me. My surgeon had me taking so many laxatives that I was pooping food I hadn't even eaten yet. And I couldn't sleep because I was constantly on the john.

I should have treated myself to high quality toilet paper.

LOL that stuff is horrible. It's best to drink it fast through a straw and cold. I actually didn't have to do it (only no food or drink after midnight) but I did. I didn't want to have to deal with going #2 at the hospital so I drank some early the afternoon before surgery and also only had Clear Liquids the day before surgery (again I didn't have to but I wanted to). I was very glad I did all that because I had no pooping issues at the hospital. They happy that I farted...LOL

[fourmonthspreop 522]

6 hours ago, Splenda said:

The magnesium citrate bottles that my surgeon gave me were lemon/lime flavored. But it is an odd mix of sweet/sour, like if the people who made Warheads tried making a Sprite flavor. Honestly, my gag reflex is starting to kick in just thinking about it. I tried really hard to be 100% obedient to my surgeon's instructions, but I couldn't finish the second bottle (I also knew that the first bottle had worked REALLY well).

I honestly can't figure out why they tell people to drink two of them. 1 is plenty! Full disclosure, I was told that I didn't have to do bowel prep but I got nervous about having to go after surgery and wanted a completely clean system when I woke up post-op so I totally bought a bottle of it two nights before my surgery. I drank a little bit more than half of the lemon-lime flavor (I agree, Sprite from hell) and passed everything in my system including all my liquids. It was an experience for the books.