This is gross but.

[downysoft 51]

Did anyone else have to self administer an enema before surgery? I am not sure I even know how to do this.

[labwalker 1,177]

Not for my lapband surgery. If you have to do, you might ask your doctor for alternatives. I drank a liquid when I had my colonoscopy done several years ago.

[Medikdave 20]

An ENEMA? Maybe you should verify that the surgeon is working on the topside and not the bottom. lol

[downysoft 51]

I know right ? I was like WTH? I didn't even have to do an enema when I had three kids

[pink dahlia 2,513]

Nope ! Check with your Dr but as far as ive heard they're not necessary. My Dr had me on liquids 48 hrs before surgery which took care of anything in my stomach. Never heard of anyone having to have an enema before being banded. Good luck !

[marieh 18]

My doctor has also told that I will have to do 2 enemas the day before plus 2 drink 2 bottles of a laxative. Somehow I feel like ill have the runs up until surgery morning.

[downysoft 51]

Ok I don't feel so bad now. 2 Enemas? Geesh

[Judy Robinette 51]

I had the choice of either and enema or the magnesium citrate laxative drink before surgery, naturally I chose the drink. I bought the cherry flavor. It is yucky, but boy I will tell you, it sure does work!!!! Stay close to a bathroom:)

[downysoft 51]

Maybe I will ask about the magnesium citrate. It seems like a viable option