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what exactly is the difference between Clear Liquids and full liquids?

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According to my surgeon's program, clear liquids are those you can see through (with the exception of a Protein shake and some Protein Soup he allowed). Full liquids include liquids that are opaque (like smoothies without chunks, v8, milk), cream Soups, yogurt, and even cottage cheese.

My program guide includes specifics and examples. Has your NUT or program provided you with a guide?

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According to my surgeon's program, clear liquids are those you can see through (with the exception of a Protein shake and some Protein Soup he allowed). Full liquids include liquids that are opaque (like smoothies without chunks, v8, milk), cream Soups, yogurt, and even cottage cheese.

My program guide includes specifics and examples. Has your NUT or program provided you with a guide?

So I have my preop education class on Wednesday (a week from today). I am sure I will learn all about it, but I am trying to get prepared now. I am a little nervous about the liquid phases both pre and post op. how did you handle it?

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I'm post op all I want it Water. 2 ounces fill me. I'm not even thinking of reg food. The thought of it actually scares me. I'm 5 days post op

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Pre-op, I only had to do clear liquids the day before surgery. The rest of my pre-op diet was high Protein, low carb. Frankly, for me, my clear liquid stage and my full liquid stage have gone by really quickly. Soups, and cottage cheese, and V8 saved me because I don't like sweet drinks and shakes all the time.

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Pre-op, I only had to do clear liquids the day before surgery. The rest of my pre-op diet was high Protein, low carb. Frankly, for me, my clear liquid stage and my full liquid stage have gone by really quickly. Soups, and cottage cheese, and V8 saved me because I don't like sweet drinks and shakes all the time.

Yes! I have heard the sweet taste of almost everything can get really annoying after a few days!

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