Debbie Albert writes,

"Prior to surgery baby will be fed pedialyte (remember baby is 12
lbs.), and they are planning a g-tube for afterward.  Doctor wants a CLEAN
colon for the procedure."

Sounds to me like the mother needs to know what the doctor means by
"clean".  Clean as in the best possible ratio of friendly to unfriendly
bacteria?  Or clean as in empty, no stool present anywhere in the colon?
Then, what is his rationale for requiring this state?  Is it valid for
breastfed babies, or was the protocol developed with the condition of the
formula-fed baby's gut in mind?

The doctor and mother both want the best possible surgical outcome.  Common
ground.  Question 1: Can this outcome be achieved for a breastfed baby with
a different state of the colon from what the surgeon is used to, that is, a
different definition of "clean"?  Question 2: if not, is there any other
way to achieve the state he requires, keeping in mind the faster more
complete absorption of breastmilk and the frequency with which this baby
usually stools?

Elise

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