mrsjones075 40 Posted October 22, 2012 Ok. I thought I had done all of my research regarding sleeve surgery & thought I was completely prepared. Nowhere do I remember hearing about the horrors I have faced today. I have been on Clear Liquids for four days. Today I was instructed to take Neomyacin 500mg 2 tablets + Erythromycin 500mg 2 tablets today @ 1:00, 2:00, 6:00, & 9:00. Yes that equals 16 total antibiotic pills plus 1/2 a bottle of mag citrate @4:00. I can honestly say I should win The Cleanest Colon Award. I just hope I live until I have to be at the hospital @ 5:45 in the morning for surgery. If I survive the poopage, I can't wait to join on fellow Octosleevers on the losers bench tomorrow!!! 2 Ruffus and keda reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abetterme4.2 268 Posted October 22, 2012 Yikes. Maybe sleep on the toilet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kerinilla 40 Posted October 22, 2012 we do a bowel prep?! I didnt know that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMarshall 352 Posted October 22, 2012 my surgeon did not require a bowel prep but i did one anyways. i guess different surgeons have different pre-op guidelines . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rootman 1,101 Posted October 22, 2012 Yeah, some do some don't. Mine just wanted me to use a laxative a couple of times a few days before surgery. It keeps your colon from getting packed up post-op, it is NOT a pleasant experience to have to bear down and push post-op. Don't worry though, This too shall pass Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MsShaunaMarie 82 Posted October 23, 2012 No fun! I got my instructions today didnt seem to bad, 3 bottles of Mag citratge, 1 1/2 bottle at 10am and the other 1 1/2 at 1pm with 24 hrs of clear liquids that day! Not looking forward to living in the bathroom all day but glad Im starting my time off work this day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
O.T.R. sleever 3,386 Posted October 23, 2012 Wow, I gotta say, this is the first time I've heard of this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lessofmeismore 1,405 Posted October 23, 2012 yyyikes!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shayv123 96 Posted October 23, 2012 Yikes. Maybe sleep on the toilet? Lol!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shayv123 96 Posted October 23, 2012 we do a bowel prep?! I didnt know that! I didn't have to, and I asked. My veg is tomorrow......just liquids only Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keda 56 Posted October 23, 2012 Ok. I thought I had done all of my research regarding sleeve surgery & thought I was completely prepared. Nowhere do I remember hearing about the horrors I have faced today. I have been on Clear Liquids for four days. Today I was instructed to take Neomyacin 500mg 2 tablets + Erythromycin 500mg 2 tablets today @ 1:00' date=' 2:00, 6:00, & 9:00. Yes that equals 16 total antibiotic pills plus 1/2 a bottle of mag citrate @4:00. I can honestly say I should win The Cleanest Colon Award. I just hope I live until I have to be at the hospital @ 5:45 in the morning for surgery.If I survive the poopage, I can't wait to join on fellow Octosleevers on the losers bench tomorrow!!![/quote'] Wow keep a candle burning and some music to relax. I hope you feel ok. I have surgery this Friday had to do nothing ill start liquid diet Thursday morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lizv123 389 Posted October 23, 2012 3 bottles of mag citrate?! Omg!!!! That's more than what's required for a colonoscopy! Actually 3 times a much. Holy cow. 1 MsShaunaMarie reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lessofmeismore 1,405 Posted October 23, 2012 I had to drink one and I was praying I was done by morning hehe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lizv123 389 Posted October 23, 2012 I had to drink one and I was praying I was done by morning hehe My stomach hurts thinking about it. I haven't heard anything from my surgeon about bowel prep but I will most definitely be asking my nut next week! If that's the case I need a hotel room lol we only have 1 toilet in my house Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
