the day before surgery question

[OleHippieGal 275]

so we live 52 miles from the hospital where I am having surgery, and guess what, 70 % chance its going to snow where I live and where the hospital is at, on Monday the 31st.

Well sunday the 30th is my day before and have to drink that stuff magnesium citrate to get cleaned out.

with only Water type liquids and SF popsicles, and Jello and broth.< /p>

What time did you all drink that stuff? and how long do you think it took to clean you out? and the spasms stopped from needing to run to restroom?

reason I ask is because hubs and I decided to leave around 8 pm to head to the town i have to go to and get a hotel room to spend the night due to the weather. just want to be sure I dont have to pull over 20 mins down the road, takes barely an hour to get there. what do you think?

[Vicki Loichinger 444]

Hippie gal

If you can and it is probably going to cost the same I would get to the hotel much earlier and check in and drink the mag stuff there and then you won't have to worry about traveling after taking it., Maybe you could check in around three or so and that would give you plenty of time to drink it and be done by bedtime. I think getting there close to the hospital with the weather threatening will make you feel so much more relaxed. Thinking of you today and praying for you tomorrow, It is going to be a brand new year and a brand new you. Big Hugs

[slowtogo 301]

I agree with Vicki...or even earlier.you don'twanna be far from a bathroom...

[CP3482 55]

That stuff works really well and fast. I would check in early and take it. I would also drink it cold! If you feel like you have to pass gas don't! Go to the restroom!..lol Good Luck!

[OleHippieGal 275]

So it really doesnt matter what time i drink the stuff? Like around 5 if i want? That would be awesome. I wasn't sure on the time of day, they didnt give me that info

[CP3482 55]

It says it starts working as 30 minutes after drinking. I would hold my breath and drink as much as you can take a drink of Water and repeat that process. I would also recommend the lemon or cherry flavors. It can make you gag.. I just take deep breaths and keep drinking water.

[OleHippieGal 275]

Ahhh ok. The store only had grape and lemon i got both cuz its says to drink 12 oz and these are 10. Thanks for the tip for sure i will take it around 5 i was worried and maybe we can leave early