kelseycakes20 110 Posted November 17, 2014 (edited) So my surgery date is on Tuesday (Nov 18!) and tomorrow will be my last full day before I am FINALLY sleeved!!!! Yayyy!! I'm wondering if any of you awesome people have any last tips for what I should bring, or do beforehand. I already have my own robe, slippers, gas x strips, electronics, chargers, just basics. Do I have to bring my own Shampoo and stuff or do we not get to take showers there? Do they let you put deodorant on? I also have a very important question about the milk of magnesia. Were you able to go and do things? How long did you wait for it to kick in? How long did it last? Did it taste well? Haha I've heard otherwise. Also, did anyone mix it with something or just shoot it back like a shot? I need to go have a piercing changed out to a plastic piece so I don't have issues with the defilibrator if anything goes south (god I hope not). But I was wondering if I should take the milk of magnesia after I go get it done, but the piercer doesn't start until 1. Any suggestions? ???? Edited November 17, 2014 by kelseycakes20 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelseycakes20 110 Posted November 17, 2014 (edited) Is there anything else that people suggest bringing? That I may need or to keep me entertained? Lol Edited November 17, 2014 by kelseycakes20 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessiegirl30 149 Posted November 17, 2014 Okay the milk of magnesia was so awful I actually didn't take mine of the second day ... I know i was naughty but seriously it was so nasty .. Drink it down in one shot as fast as possible and good luck :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLERDgirl 6,417 Posted November 17, 2014 I never had to take milk of magnesia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelseycakes20 110 Posted November 17, 2014 Okay the milk of magnesia was so awful I actually didn't take mine of the second day ... I know i was naughty but seriously it was so nasty .. Drink it down in one shot as fast as possible and good luck :-) Ahhh haha really? I have to take 2 of them tomorrow but I don't know at what times, I call my hospital tomorrow to find out when they say I can take them and what exact time my scheduled surgery is! Haha thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelseycakes20 110 Posted November 17, 2014 (edited) ???? Edited November 17, 2014 by kelseycakes20 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelseycakes20 110 Posted November 17, 2014 I never had to take milk of magnesia Lol you're lucky! Everyone keeps saying its gross Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bufflehead 6,358 Posted November 17, 2014 Are you sure it's milk of magnesia you are supposed to take and not magnesium citrate? Magnesium citrate is what most surgeons have their patients use for a pre-op "clean out." Milk of magnesia is not nearly as strong. If it is magnesium citrate, no, you won't be able to go out and do things. You'll be camped as close as possible to the bathroom. Make sure you are stocked up on baby wipes and toilet paper. The effects can last up to 24 hours. It comes in little bottles and is fizzy like soda. Make sure it is very cold before you drink it, and just drink the bottle as quickly as you can. If it's milk of magnesia, the effects should be a lot less drastic. It doesn't taste great but the typical dose is only a few tablespoons so you just choke it down. As far as going to the hospital, pack as lightly as possible. You may or may not be able to shower depending on the length of your stay and the hospital policy, but if you do, they can provide basic soap and Shampoo etc. Believe me, you won't particularly care about the brand of shampoo at that point. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelseycakes20 110 Posted November 17, 2014 Are you sure it's milk of magnesia you are supposed to take and not magnesium citrate? Magnesium citrate is what most surgeons have their patients use for a pre-op "clean out." Milk of magnesia is not nearly as strong. If it is magnesium citrate, no, you won't be able to go out and do things. You'll be camped as close as possible to the bathroom. Make sure you are stocked up on baby wipes and toilet paper. The effects can last up to 24 hours. It comes in little bottles and is fizzy like soda. Make sure it is very cold before you drink it, and just drink the bottle as quickly as you can. If it's milk of magnesia, the effects should be a lot less drastic. It doesn't taste great but the typical dose is only a few tablespoons so you just choke it down. As far as going to the hospital, pack as lightly as possible. You may or may not be able to shower depending on the length of your stay and the hospital policy, but if you do, they can provide basic soap and Shampoo etc. Believe me, you won't particularly care about the brand of shampoo at that point. Good luck! Yeah the little packages they gave me says milk of magnesia and it's two little "shot" like containers lol. So since its that, will I be able to go out? All I really need is to have my piercing changed out which should not take long at all. Hmmm good point! I'll be packing up everything tomorrow and I'll be sure not to over pack! Lol Thanks for the tips ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeagleLover 1,020 Posted November 17, 2014 Is there anything else that people suggest bringing? That I may need or to keep me entertained? Lol Chapstick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelseycakes20 110 Posted November 17, 2014 Chapstick Ahhh good idea! I didn't think of that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
