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About 2 weeks before my hysterectomy I ate a vegetarian diet consisting of fruits, vegetables,grains, and plenty of distilled water. Twenty four hours before surgery I ate a liquid diet of broth, jello, and juices. The doctor ordered an enema the night before and I also asked for another one the morning of surgery. While the surgery was very painful, I had minimal problems with gas and constipation. I was up and walking 24 hours after surgery and was able to move my bowels without much discomfort. General anesthesia causes everything to go to sleep, especially the digestive syatem, so it's good to be well cleaned out before surgery. I hope this is of help to someone.
Love and Blessings
from Lu Ann
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