Evening all,
BCG #15 tomorrow and I’m not looking forward to it..
Question if I May…
after I’ve had the BCG put into me, I know I have to hold it for two hours…but when can I start drinking water? Do I have to wait for the two hours to pass first..
I’ve always done this but was wondering if I can have a glass before the two hours are up.
thanks to all
Nigel xx
Hi Nigel,
They make me stay in the room until I void the BCG, so I can't drink before then.... I then drink loads to flush out the darn stuff. They expect me to last the two hours before I can drink.
I believe the idea being if you drink before you void then this will dilute the BCG and make you want to wee before the 2 hours.
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