BOWEL PREP

You may continue with your regular diet through the evening 2 days before your surgery. 

1.On the morning before your scheduled procedure begin a clear liquid diet only (broths and light soups are fine) 

2.At 9:00 AM on the day before surgery, begin drinking your chilled Gavage solution (Golytely or Nulytely) 

3.Drink all of the solution by noon if you can. You will shortly experience the desired results. 

4.By 6 PM, your stools should be very clear.

5.You may drink clear liquids until midnight. 

6.Don't drink or eat anything after midnight on the day of surgery. 

7.Please arrive at the hospital at the prearranged time. 

You should visit the Houston Endometriosis Association "Surviving The Bowel Prep" page for helpful hints.