I met with my surgeon yesterday and he wants me to be on a clear liquid diet for a week prior to surgery once my insurance approves it. He specifically said no protein drinks, smoothies, etc. The only things I'm able to have are: water, diet sodas, broths, sugar free jello, Crystal lite, Gatorade, propel water, sugar free popsicles, and coffee, tea. He specified NO PROTEIN SUPPLEMENTS OR DAIRY PRODUCTS!!! anyone else have this strict of a liquid diet? If so how did you get thru it??? How was your energy level??? I'm really nervous about this!

I can't believe your doctor told you to drink diet soda! Never heard of a dr that recommend any type of soda, before or after surgery.

Sorry, can't be of much help. didnd't have to do any kind of preop diet. My dr just said a lite dinner the night before surgery. Went to outback and had ribs. Thats what I considered lite!

Marci

Hi, My pre op diet is two weeks of 1000 calories a day..Low fat..one dairy serving..one fruit 9oz lean proten 3 starch 3 veg. one serving starch is 1/2 cup..or one slice whole grain bread..no corn..white potato or beans. Or 3 protein shakes and one balanced meal. Nothing fried ..no gravys butter or oil of any kind. And definitely No Soda..kick the carbonated habit now!

soda on clears?? thats odd but all drs are different

i was on clears for a week after surgery and i did okay on it

was on 2 week pre and 2 week post all liquids...

i agree with band.....get rid of soda now as its bad for the band after

(though some still drink it) i highly recommend following your dr's orders