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What Kind Of Prep Do You Have To Do For A Lap These Days?

A MyEndometriosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Fort Mohave, AZ

Years ago I don't remember doing any but I know on the last one I had in 2016 I had to do a prep but it wasn't as bad as the colonoscopy prep.

May 11, 2018
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A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Hi! I just had to fast (food+water) before the surgery. I dont recall how long, but at least six hours.

May 18, 2018
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Hi! I had mine three weeks ago i just had to fast food and water 6 hours pre op.
Remembering my op ten years ago wjen i had my appendix out and struggling with bowel issues post this time round i just made sure my bowels were opening regular the days leading up :)

May 11, 2018
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I did that for my colonoscopy & I hate that. I threw up but continued on. Thank you.

May 16, 2018
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

When i had my lap last month i had to do a bowel prep *magnesium citrate) and be on a clear liquid diet the day prior

May 15, 2018
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Thank you. I'm just trying to prepare myself just in case. Hugs tigreyes

May 14, 2018

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