I am on day 3 of my pre-op clear liquid diet. My surgery is scheduled for 3-31-11 and I want other liquids besides my protein shakes and water. Is V-8 juice ok?

I am on day 3 of my pre-op clear liquid diet. My surgery is scheduled for 3-31-11 and I want other liquids besides my Protein shakes and Water. Is V-8 juice ok?

they told me to avoid v8 unless i was really jonsing for some veggies. it's very pulpy and they said to just drink Clear Liquids or milk. here's what mine were, in addition to Protein Shakes and water:

- chicken, beef or vegge broth. buy a carton instead of cans, tastes better. you can also put a splash of milk in it to make it creamier.

- sugar free Jello

- watered down clear fruit juice (has a lot of carbs so just take a couple of sips of watered down juice, don't drink a lot of it). i used watered down WHITE grape juice.

- sugar free popsicles (definitely have these at home for right after the surgery too, will help with the scratchy throat).

- non fat milk (i bought non and 1% and mixed because i couldn't tolerate nonfat alone).

- crystal light

I am on day 3 of my pre-op clear liquid diet. My surgery is scheduled for 3-31-11 and I want other liquids besides my Protein shakes and Water. Is V-8 juice ok?

Every surgeon is different. My doc said no milk but V8 and No sugar added 100% juice was ok.

Thanks for the info! I feel like I have a million different questions about what is or is not acceptable. So again, THANKS!!!

Every surgeon is different. My doc said no milk but V8 and No sugar added 100% juice was ok.

Thanks!! I have been drinking apple juice, but I havent been watering it down. And I guess I have been missing my veggies cause that spicy V-8 was DELICIOUS! Do you know if it matters what color popsicles I eat?

they told me to avoid v8 unless i was really jonsing for some veggies. it's very pulpy and they said to just drink clear liquids or milk. here's what mine were, in addition to Protein shakes and water:

- chicken, beef or vegge broth. buy a carton instead of cans, tastes better. you can also put a splash of milk in it to make it creamier.

- sugar free Jello

- watered down clear fruit juice (has a lot of carbs so just take a couple of sips of watered down juice, don't drink a lot of it). i used watered down white grape juice.

- sugar free popsicles (definitely have these at home for right after the surgery too, will help with the scratchy throat).

- non fat milk (i bought non and 1% and mixed because i couldn't tolerate nonfat alone).

- crystal light

A true CLEAR LIQUID diet is any liquids you can see thru: broth, jello, apple juice, cranberry juice (not grape or OJ), water, tea.

Thanks!! I have been drinking apple juice, but I havent been watering it down. And I guess I have been missing my veggies cause that spicy V-8 was DELICIOUS! Do you know if it matters what color popsicles I eat?

i just bought regular popsicle brand in sugar free. they come in a box of 12 or 24 and are in orange, cherry and grape (mixed).

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Ok, now I'm sure I shouldn't ask this question. BUT, do you think white zinfindale wine would be ok to drink? It is a clear liquid...

technically it is, but I wouldn't do it. LOTS of calories, and the alcohol acts as a blood thinner so doing it before surgery can lead to excess bleeding.

My Doc told me 2 weeks on liquids and then the day before my surgery to do clear liquids.

Ok, now I'm sure I shouldn't ask this question. BUT, do you think white zinfindale wine would be ok to drink? It is a clear liquid...

Probably a bad idea. My mother in law suggested it to me before my banding....LOL. I would stay away from alcohol. Gatorade makes a Protein Drink...it is called repair. It is clear. Not too bad and it got me through before surgery...the bummer is that it is too sweet for me now, even watered down.

Good Luck!!

Rachael