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Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get this prep down? I have to drink a 10oz bottle of grape magnesium citrate. I have the most responsive gag reflex there is. I'm more scared for this prep that surgery!

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hold your nose while you drink it, that actually does help because it greatly reduces your ability to taste if you can't smell it. Also I don't know if you're supposed to drink it cold or room temp but cold almost always goes down smoother and has a less noticeable texture. I didn't have to do the prep, thankfully, but I totally feel your pain with the super responsive gag reflex! Hang in there and chug that sh*t! :P

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I used a straw and put it as far back in my mouth as I could. About 10 minutes after I did feel nauseated so you might drink half then take a short break then drink the rest, I think I felt nauseated because I chugged it. Oh yeah and put it in the refrigerator.

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The prep wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be. I guzzled 2/3 of the bottle and another 1/3 right after. Got a drink of Water and took some deep breaths. It really wasn't that bad after all.

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Good to hear. :)

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What are you guys talking about?

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@@Autumn Riley Arnold some surgeons require their post-op patients to drink a bowel preparation solution before surgery. I didn't need to, thankfully, as I've heard they are pretty nasty! Thick and gross tasting. Erghh.

@@JanaJ how is everything going? How are you feeling? :)

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Its better cold

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what if you add a little hot sauce to it for some flavouring, I find Hot Sauce makes everything taste better.

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