Quest4TheNewMe 225 Posted October 27, 2014 Just had my pre-op appt today and we were talking about the bowel prep. My surgery is on 11/13, so I'm supposed to drink the bowel prep stuff the morning of the 11th. It sounds like I should probably try to make arrangements to work from home on the 11th, but what about the 12th? I have no idea what to expect in regards to this, as I've never done a bowel prep before... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mbrinmn 105 Posted October 27, 2014 I was told to take a laxative the night before the first full day preceding my surgery to "clean me out." Then I just drank Water on that full day before my procedure. The Water helped to keep everything flowing, so by the time I got to hospital the next day, my lower digestive tract was sparkling clean. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LAG50 46 Posted October 27, 2014 Generally, laxatives only affect you for the first 12-24hrs while your system is emptying out. Once it's empty - you're better able to control your bathroom breaks at work. If you've been cutting back your eating and have been on some degree of a pre-op meal plan, there's not much to come out. Don't quote me, but if you do your prep when you get home from work - things will move that evening/overnight. You may be okay by morning....certainly you shouldn't need more than one day away from the office....if that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cody's mom 247 Posted October 27, 2014 I had to take a laxative.. I took it at 8:00 pm Thursday night and by about 8:00 am Friday morning I was good, thankfully as I had a eight hour drive a head of me. Surgery was the Sunday! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Packerfan61964 293 Posted October 27, 2014 I took my laxitive about an hour ago and waiting for it to kick in LOL I have gone the last 3 days just drinking Protein shakes and very little food and have been drinking about 1.5 gallons of Water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quest4TheNewMe 225 Posted October 27, 2014 Thanks everyone! Sounds like if I take it Tuesday morning, I should be fine to go to work on Wednesday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites