Bowel prep

[Abi_97]

Has anyone had citramag (bowel prep) before? I was told to eat low residue diet on the day of the prep but it kinda doesnt make sense to me because my last dose it at 4pm 🤔

[Ceri1973]

Hi there, l work in endoscopy and the low reside is just a low fibre diet. There are lots of different types of laxatives and many ask you to starve the day before you take your laxative. Some don’t like citramag it will still work. Drink plenty of water. Good luck xxx

[Abi_97 in reply to Ceri1973]

Thank you so much xx

[Ceri1973 in reply to Abi_97]

Your welcome anytime xx

[amrpm]

I had Picolax but I did eat a low residue diet and it did help in terms of resuming bowel function after the procedure. And yes drink plenty of water. Again it all helps. Good luck. So many people on here helped me - if there are any other questions- may not be able to help but will give it a shot. And remember you are not alone

[Abi_97 in reply to amrpm]

Did you eat while taking the prep? Cause last prep I was told not to eat 😱 Thank you for the help 💞

[amrpm in reply to Abi_97]

It depends what time you have the procedure. If it is in the morning then no food. Mine (operation) was in the afternoon 2pm so I had a very light breakfast (boiled egg) at 6 and then nothing after that. But every hospital has its own variation. If you are concerned get in touch with the nurses. They are usually brilliant and very knowledgeable. I have spent 5 days in hospital continually asking nurses questions! There is also good stuff online. Search google for bowel prep + procedure (whatever it is) + morning or afternoon appointment. Good luck. I will be thinking of you.🙂

[Abi_97 in reply to amrpm]

Thank you 😊 I did ask the endo nurse and she said eat it all day just low residue diet but it seemed a bit weird to me but oh well 😂 If its wrong its the hospitals fault 😱Xx

[amrpm in reply to Abi_97]

That is a fact. It will be fine. I can assure that I was a nervous wreck before my op. The people on here were fab. Do post and let us know how you got on. 😊😊😊😊

[Abi_97 in reply to amrpm]

Aw thank you 💞