Northwest Gynecologic Oncology

Bowel Preparation for Surgery

Bowel Preparation for Surgery

  • The day before Surgery eat as normal up to 4 PM
  • At 4 PM drink 10 oz of Magnesium Citrate (can be purchased at any pharmacy over the counter)
  • Clear Liquids only after 4 PM: Make sure you include Gatorade with your liquids

No Aspirin 5 days prior to surgery


NOTHING TO EAT OR DRINK AFTER MIDNIGHT THE NIGHT BEFORE SURGERY