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Im on day 4 of my diet so far I've heard people talk about a bowl prep I dont think I have to do one. Is everyone doing one?

I just have to be NPO midnight before my operation. No bowel prep or liquid diet..

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Im on day 4 of my diet so far I've heard people talk about a bowl prep I dont think I have to do one. Is everyone doing one?

Yes...doing the bowel,prep,the night before!

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I am alive' date=' awake and doing well. I have been virtually pain free, only issue that will resolve is abdominal cavity gas. Hope everyone is well, and Good luck surgery buds.[/quote']

That is great to hear. So glad you are doing well. Keep us posted on your recovery! Congrats!!!!!

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With my surgery' date=' I didn't have nausea either due to dr prescribing the meds for it :-) It was very nice.

Gen :-) 12/15/12[/quote']

I'm going to ask for this-I get nauseated easily.

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I am praying for everyone tomorrow. I wish I was going to be with you but instead I'm lying in bed with the stinking flu. Now I just hope my kids do not get it.

I'm praying you all do well and have a quick recovery. :)

Wish you were too! But ultimately there was a bigger plan and I believe your date will end up being the perfect thing for you. I know it stinks waiting longer.

Sending a prayer for your speedy recovery and that your kids don't get the flu also.

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Im on day 4 of my diet so far I've heard people talk about a bowl prep I dont think I have to do one. Is everyone doing one?

From what I'm hearing it depends on the surgeon. Seems that most of those with long liquid diets don't have to because they're already "liquidy" to put it politely. I only had two days of liquids so I had to do it in order to ensure I was "cleaned out" for surgery. It sucks let me tell you, although there is not much I wouldn't do to have this surgery. The drink is gross and running to the bathroom all day is no picnic in the park either. Just keeping my eye on the prize... ;)

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How bad was/is the pain?!!

Im in hospital, had surgery yesterday. The pain is bad, but not so bad. Mainly things like sitting up, or adjusting hurts. But ive had 2 csections and i think its up there in amt of pain as those.

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Im on day 4 of my diet so far I've heard people talk about a bowl prep I dont think I have to do one. Is everyone doing one?

My Dr doesn't do that. It's one of those things that is Dr specific..

Gen :-) 12/15/12

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Im in hospital' date=' had surgery yesterday. The pain is bad, but not so bad. Mainly things like sitting up, or adjusting hurts. But ive had 2 csections and i think its up there in amt of pain as those.[/quote']

Glad to hear your doing well. Yes the sitting up and adjusting is the worse part of the pain. So I used the muscles less that were opened and stitched, every time I got up I raised the head of the bed all the way up that way it did a lot of the muscle work that the abdomen would have. Those of you who had surgery probably already do this.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

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Im in hospital' date=' had surgery yesterday. The pain is bad, but not so bad. Mainly things like sitting up, or adjusting hurts. But ive had 2 csections and i think its up there in amt of pain as those.[/quote']

So glad to hear you're doing we'll. hope the pain gets better quickly and you're home soon!

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Wow, it's finally here...the day I've been waiting for so long, that will help me to become a better, more healthy, happier me!

Not too nervous yet, just excited and ready-we'll see how it changes when I get to the hospital, lol. Praying that everyone post op is recovering well, my surgery buddy is at peace, and that everything goes smoothly for us today under the care of our competent surgical teams' hands.

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Wow' date=' it's finally here...the day I've been waiting for so long, that will help me to become a better, more healthy, happier me!

Not too nervous yet, just excited and ready-we'll see how it changes when I get to the hospital, lol. Praying that everyone post op is recovering well, my surgery buddy is at peace, and that everything goes smoothly for us today under the care of our competent surgical teams' hands.[/quote']

GOOD LUCK and congrats!!!!! You are off to a NEW, better you!!

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GOOD LUCK and congrats!!!!! You are off to a NEW' date=' better you!![/quote']

Thank you! At the hospital now, was checked in and got my double bracelets (I fee like Wonder Woman!) now I'm waiting to be taken back to the pre-op area.

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I was just moved up from a Feb date to 1/14!! I pre-op tomorrow and check in to the hospital at 5:30 on Monday morning!

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