Surgery and Movi prep

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Hi all. I have stage 3 bowel cancer and am due for surgery on Wednesday,   I have been on a low fibre diet for a week and laxatives for a week as per the consultants instructions.  He has also requested that I have the dreaded Movi prep over 2 days starting tomorrow but nobody has given been any instructions when to take them and eating?  Can anyone helpas I have to start tomorrow and am then due at the hospital at 16.00 on Tuesday?

  • Sorry I cant help as I didnt have to have anything before my op as they were removing the whole bowel

    Seems odd there is no instruction leaflet with the moviprep.there was when I had a colonoscopy.

    Def worth a phone call

    I just wanted to wish you all the best for wednesday.and Im sure everyone will be thinking of you

    Kath

  • Hi kiwimel.

    I had Moviprep before my surgery. I didn't have to change my diet beforehand. I was due at the hospital at 7 am on the Wednesday and was able to eat normally until the Tuesday lunchtime. I was also given protein drinks to have the night before and on the morning of my surgery. I was allowed black coffee and tea and water until 6 am on the morning of my surgery. I was given an information leaflet with the Moviprep detailing what I needed to do. Maybe give your team a call to discuss further. Best wishes for your surgery and recovery.

    Kim x

    Blackstuff
  • I had same Kim 

    Tjough I do seem to remember them asking me to have a low fibre diet beforehand 

    Good Luck with your op kiwimel 

    I have linked instructions. 

    moviprep.salix.com/.../taking-moviprep

    Ann
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