I have never been one to be overly anxious, but I am at the point of not being able to function! Had my preadmission testing Wednesday, and my surgery is scheduled for June 17th. The countdown is making it real. I have had surgeries before and not had this kind of anxiety.

My issues that are contributing:

The hospital (UMASS) just underwent layoffs. I am in the healthcare field, and I know how this can cause problems behind the scenes. I moved my surgery date already so that it would be in a couple weeks, to give some more time for the hospital to get it's act together.

My pre-classes went over the diet a lot, including handouts. It specifically states that I am to be on Clear liquids the day before. The pretesting RN says no, it is full liquids, including the Protein drinks. I showed them the conflicting paperwork, and nobody can seem to get the answer straight. At this point I am just planning on doing clears to not mess up my surgery, but they have done so many of these, how can the paperwork have inconsistencies?

So what did other people have for the day before diet?

Wow! Great timing! I just got back from my 3rd nutritional seminar & I just received a handout that gives examples of the difference between clear and "full" liquids:

Clear liquids: Water, diluted juices (fruit or vegetable), broth-based Soups, flavored water, unsweetened tea (i.e., Diet Snapple), coffee, Crystal Light, sugar free beverages, Jello, popsicles, applesauce.

Full liquids: hot cereals (oatmeal, grits, cream of wheat), creamed soups, yogurt (Greek may have more protein), pudding, milk, custard, sherbet

Hope that helps.

Thanks for the reply. I just left a message with the office hoping to get an answer as to which diet I should be on. One sheet says: only CLEAR liquids day before surgery. Another says liquids day before, including Protein shakes. A third sheet says nothing by mouth after midnight (food or beverages), but the next line says clear liquids are ok up to 2 hours before surgery.