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Did you use Colace and do Low Fiber Diet before Prostatectomy?
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That combo is good also : ))) - Senna as an option was suggested in my husband's pre op papers too.
Fiber - for colonoscopy it is a no brainier that guts should be clear from any debris, but I have no idea how it could help RARP - it would be interesting to hear their reasoning. 🤓
All in all - since you are very regular, I am sure that you will have no problems. Just keep Miralax on a standby ; ) , just in case you get nervous like my hubby. And use one quarter of suggested dose ! I warned my husband to take a half but even half was really too much.
Whatever you do - do not strain under any circumstance.
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As far as the reasoning behind low fiber-I guess the concept is switching to low-residual foods a couple of days before helps to make sure the prep actually clears everything out.
This site has way more information than I ever wanted...but the diet tips at the bottom of the page seem helpful
https://int.livhospital.com/robotic-prostate-surgery-how-to-prep-your-bowels/
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@surftohealth88 Ohhh, that tip on taking a 1/4 dose of Miralax is brilliant! Would not want a geyser https://tenor.com/bcqHb.gif