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So after reading and hearing from folks how bad this pre-op laxative is, I was dreading it. I went to Target and bought the lemon flavored 10 oz. liquid in a glass bottle. I refrigerated it and poured it over ice, then drank with a straw. It wasn't terrible, I have to say. I highly recommend this if you are going to be using this before surgery. And I think it was $2.99. :)

Now the wait begins...lol

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I had cherry flavored. No ice or glass, dunk straight from bottle.... Horrible

surgery date 12/3/12 with Dr Goreki NY

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Normally do the lemon flavor...this is my BFF! Trust me get to know it. For me it works better than any thing...go MagCit! That's my nice nick name for it...the other is liquid S*it! ;)

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LoL I hear you

2013 is my year....SD 11/19 Methodist Hosp in NY

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Lol, MAGIC CITY IS THE SHYT! Oh my SD is 12.10.12 although 12.12.12 is cool. I'm good with my date, I can't wait! You all can friend me on myfiitnesspal.com it has been helpful with tracking stuff & holding you accountable. I'm APerfect10Again

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You are suposed to drink a glass of Water (at least) with the dose. I mixed it together and added more because it was so sweet

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Hi Laura-ven did you use Dr. Ariel Ortiz as well? My surgery is on April 9 and I've never heard of this? Does everyone need to do this?

Hi :)

No I had my surgery in California.

But the pre op prep?

Well most doctors that I know of have you do a prep.. Magnesium citrate is a strong one,

Some doctors use miralax..

I looked and you going to Mexico?

Do you have a pre op diet?

I think some of the doctors don't have you do a pre op or a prep, it's funny how different they all are!

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