Are fat-free chicken broth (10 calories), sugar-free Jell-O (10 calories) and sugar-free Popsicles (15 calories) universally allowed on a pre-op diet? My doc has me on Protein shakes/drinks only, but I've seen other posters saying things like, "remember you can always have..." about these things, since they're all fat-free and negligible calories. Thoughts? I know I can call my doctor tomorrow and ask.

Thanks!

Becky

Actually, there isn't anything universal on any diet, pre or post op. I know, it sounds ridiculous, but it's true. Every surgeon has their own idea what works and too often I'd see surgeons that forbid or allow things that most others don't.

well, every dr is different

my dr gave me a list of what i could have only

Protein shakes, Water, tea, coffee, broth, SF popsicles

(no sugar and no caffeine)...took 4 days of detoxing and it wasnt

so bad..i was not to concern myself with cal counting as i was shrinking my liver.

dr said if it was not as it should be when he operated, he wouldnt and

that was the reason i did not cheat.

hang in there...its only for aliitle while although it seems like forever

when you are doing it

I am afraid I agree with Mis73... you will need to call and ask. Every doctor seems to have different ideas. It can be frustrating, but you best bet is do what the doc said!

If that is what your doctor told you to do then that is what you should be doing.

Always check with your dr. Mine allowed the required shakes, sodium free broth only if needed, 2 sugar free Popsicles and decaf coffee and tea. And of course water.

Thanks, everyone. I did call my doc today and he OK'd these things for my diet. The chicken broth is nice as it's the one non-sweet thing allowed! Wrapping up Day 7 here and down 16 pounds.

That's great progress, congrats!

Are fat-free chicken broth (10 calories), sugar-free Jell-O (10 calories) and sugar-free Popsicles (15 calories) universally allowed on a pre-op diet? My doc has me on Protein shakes/drinks only, but I've seen other posters saying things like, "remember you can always have..." about these things, since they're all fat-free and negligible calories. Thoughts? I know I can call my doctor tomorrow and ask.

Thanks!

Becky

checking in to see how you are doing,,.