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Q: the Night Before Your Hysterectomy
asked by: grandma1234 on January 12th, 2004
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I was reading through some of the "hysterectomy" posts/replies and noticed something that was mentioned....That the patient is required to drink something that will clean out their intestines..? Is this true and if so, how much must you drink and what's the name of it?
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Framboise
replied on January 19th, 2004
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Surgical Prep
Some doctors want you to use some form of laxative or other bowel-cleanout preparation. But not every doctor does, and those who want you to will tell you. It depends very much on the doctor's preferences and what you're having done during your hyst. If you do something on your own, you risk going into surgery dehydrated or otherwise with your system in imbalance. If you are concerned about this, call your doctor's office and specifically ask if you are to do a "bowel prep." follow their directions exactly. If there is no prep ordered by your doctor, don't do one.
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