Fleet e***a question?

Question

Before a medical procedure Tuesday afternoon, I was told to use a fleet e***a in the morning. I'll be fasting all day Monday and all day Tuesday (until my procedure is over).

I've never used an e***a before. What's it like? I mean, will I just have to p**p once or twice or will I have to lock myself in the bathroom for hours?

Answer 1

The e***a comes in a bottle with a tube on it.  You insert the tube in your r****m, and then squeeze the liquid into you.  The liquid does sting a little

You may have a bowel movement once or several times.  It depends on the amount of fecal material in you.

Answer 2

They come in squeeze bottles with lubricated tips.   Follow the directions and lie on your side when you are doing it.    You are supposed to wait until you feel a lot of cramping.   When you do, just get up and use the bathroom.

You usually get most of it out the first time, but I'd stay near to a bathroom just in case.   You don't have to use the whole bottle, just most of it.   Good luck!

Answer 3

I agree with su___

After the initial release of fluid, expect one or two additional trips to the toilet over the next hour or so. It may feel like you only have gas, but additional "material" will come out. Make sure you are on the toilet for this, and not walking around at the mall !

Answer 4

  It's a shame that the nurse nor the doctor educated you on this.   The fleet e***a is a small volume e***a.   you should place the bottle in warm water (do not microwave)  and allow it to sit so the fluid can warm some.  An e***a is more comfortable if it is warmed, as cooler ones tend to make one have belly cramps.  Lie on your left side and insert the small plastic tube in the r****m.  you can use lubricant and it will make it more comfortable.  There is some discomfort as when you squeeze the bottle, it will make you feel like you have to p**p.  Hold it in for a couple of minutes if possilbe and then p**p. You should pass the fluid as well.   Make sure you are close to the bathroom as some cannot wait.  And make sure you squeeze all of the fluid in to ensure maximum emptying  

Answer 5

It's best to use the whole bottle in my experience.

You shouldn't need to stay on-or-near the toilet for more than 90 minutes at worst.  But definitely expect "repeat performances" - it doesn't all come out in one or two loads!