Anybody had a barium enema on LL ? Is LL a low residue diet?

[Heaven can wait]

I have to have a barium enema next week (yeah yuk ) but they have instructed me to eat a low residue diet, that is a low fat low fibre diet for 4 days before the preceedure and liquids only on the day (so that bit will be easy at least). My question is does anybody have experience of this, and is LL a low residue diet? Bit scared of the mega laxative I have to take as the nurse said it would be harsh and I would eventually just pass clear water. Not sure that will be needed as not much to shift in there when on a vlcd is there?
I asked at the hospital but they didn't know about this but they had no idea.

 

[nzmegs]

LL is low fat. I would think that the shakes would be a good option for you. I expect you will have less trouble with the laxative because you will have lower volumes of food in your system anyway. After the laxative make sure you rehydrate as quick as you can and take it easy for a day or two. Is this for a stomach problem such as an ulcer? I bet your new diet will really help you.