I strained some egg drop soup and had it w/ my clears I think it was ok but not sure, guess just panicking.. my surgery is tommorow. Also is it ok to have red clear liquids?

Bev

Edited January 20, 201016 yr by taybjb
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I'm sure you'll be fine but be honest and tell them everything you ate. Red clears? I assume you mean something like red gatorade or crystal Lite. Not a problem. It's just that it could be mistaken for blood if you throw up. again, just tell the anesthesia people the truth when they ask you the million questions tomorrow. I was just banded on Jan. 11th. It was WAY easier than I expected. Very little pain. No nausea, none of the common shoulder pain, just crampiness and some gas.

Good luck. Keep us posted with your experiences.

Dan

Yep, doesn't matter what color of 'clears' (well, unless you're having a colonoscopy at the same time). They just don't want anything on your stomach so you don't aspirate it during anesthesia (I seriously doubt if a little bit of stringy egg would choke you even then). You'll do great!!! Best wishes!! -BG

I'm sure you'll be fine but be honest and tell them everything you ate. Red clears? I assume you mean something like red gatorade or crystal Lite. Not a problem. It's just that it could be mistaken for blood if you throw up. again, just tell the anesthesia people the truth when they ask you the million questions tomorrow. I was just banded on Jan. 11th. It was WAY easier than I expected. Very little pain. No nausea, none of the common shoulder pain, just crampiness and some gas.

Good luck. Keep us posted with your experiences.

Dan

Thanks Dan.. encouraging words.. Yea it was red Jello and a red ice pop.. not much to choose from and just honestly forgot. Glad you did so well. Have you lost any weight yet?

Yep, doesn't matter what color of 'clears' (well, unless you're having a colonoscopy at the same time). They just don't want anything on your stomach so you don't aspirate it during anesthesia (I seriously doubt if a little bit of stringy egg would choke you even then). You'll do great!!! Best wishes!! -BG

I just added you as a friend hope you don't mind.. my decision to ask you was based on your blog.. how funny. I knew about the aspiration thing but not sure what the docs rational for the day of liquids pre op was for... and no neurotic me strained the egg out. Believe it or not I am a nurse but I have went brain dead tonight.. I saw your progress (wonderful).. :mad: yea a little scared.. even nuts thinking of writing a letter to the fam but talked myself out of it. I guess b/c it is elective surgery I am feeling guilty for that and for that I couldn't manage to do it on my own.

Thanks for the words of encouragement.

Bev

I had red clear liquids and was fine. I am sure you are okay. Best wishes on your journey.

Message coming your way Bev...