Preop Diet Questions

[sarahh1828 4]

Ok. My doctor was not specific at all on the diet except to say that I should be on full liquids for ten days, clear for 4 before surgery.

I was under the impression that full liquids were puddings, any kind of strained Soup, milk, etc. I was even thinking possibly a jamba juice.

Another girl who has a different surgeon, told me her surgeon said no milk, and no Protein during Clear Liquids stage(which made NO sense to me, I already stocked up on Isopure clear Proteins for this stage).

Please let me know what your surgeons considered full liquids, and whether or not isopure clear protein was allowed in clear liquid stage.

My liquids stage doesn't start til thursday, and I will call the surgeon Monday or Tuesday, but I was hoping to hear your experiences.

Thank you!!

Sarah

[Foxbins 625]

My surgeon said Clear Liquids you could see through--juice, sf Jello, tea, boullion, Water, Isopure, sf Popsicles. It turned out for me that I couldn't get in much more than weak tea and water during clears. Then I went to THIN liquids--which were all the clears plus things made with milk like Protein Shakes and then THICK liquids--pudding, yogurt, applesauce, pureed Soups, thinned-out oatmeal. But each surgeon is different it seems, and you should ask why no milk but stick to what is directed.

[fatBgone 6]

I bought my weeklong diet from the surgeon's office. Most of the products are the Medifast products. However, I can have as much as I want of sugar free Jello and broth. My surgeon's office has a nutrician class that you must attend before your pre-op diet begins. I agree you should call the surgeon's office and see what they instruct you.