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Bowl Prep for Surgery

The bowel prep is given to cleanse and empty the bowel of any particles. This should be done the day before your scheduled surgery date.

1. The day before surgery you will need to be on a clear liquid, this should include:
   • Jello / popsicles (no red)
   • 7-UP, Ginger Ale, Sprite, weak tea
   • Weak coffee with no creamer
   • Soup broth with no food particles
2. You will need to purchase a bottle of Citrate of Magnesia which is found with the laxative products at most stores. Place this in the refrigerator to get cold as this makes it easier to get down. Drink the entire bottle at 2 pm the day before surgery and stay close to the bathroom.
3. The night before surgery, from midnight on, you should not have anything to eat or drink before surgery.
4. The anesthesiologist will look over your medications and instruct you on which medications you can take the morning of surgery with a small sip of water.

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