I am having surgery on Tuesday...so tmrw I'm on clear liquids only....does this mean I can (or should) have a protein shake with water or not....help...I'm panicking....

My doctor said when I start clear liquids. If you strain it you shouldn't have a deposit in strainer.

So not sure about shake call Nut in the morning

Not sure about your plan, but my guidelines say, sf Jello, sf popsicle, clear broth, de-caf coffee or tea, Water, Crystal light. Most surgical procedures require clear liquids 24 hours before surgery and do not include Protein.

The list my NUT gave me was: Water, sugar-free flavored water (Propel, Fruit20), decaf/unsweetened coffee/tea, Crystal Lite, sugar free Kool-Aid/Tang, SF Jell-O, SF popsicles, clear bouillon or broth. AVOID Gatorade, Powerade, fruit juice and ANY sugary beverages.

Essentially, if you can't see through it, you can't drink it. Anything of "substance" will cause issues when they go in. One day without the Protein should not cause any problems. So, no Protein shakes.

Edited August 3, 201511 yr by LoreLu

my guidlines state that the day before surgery I can do all clear liquids and 3 Protein shakes as Meal Replacements so either a pre made shake or a powde mixed with either Water or SKIM MILK. and then nothing after midnight. '

Every surgeon is different, just clarify with your NUT...some arent allowed milk on pre op.

I'm a nurse and clear liquids means things like broth, water, jello, popsicles. This is the standard 24 hour preop diet for all types of gastrointestinal surgeries. Check with you Dr to be sure but clear liquids does not usually include shakes. Hope your surgery goes well!!

Edited August 3, 201511 yr by stacy1204

My dr. said exactly what SimplySharon said but my clear liquid started. Yesterday and surgery is Aug 4th.

This is SO helpful. ...thank you all so much! !

I was advised that I could continue with my Protein shakes (which I make with water) but nothing after midnight the night before (and I was in surgery early evening). However clear usually means what you can see through, so I would check with your NUT.

Best wishes for your surgery day

My surgeon requires Isopure, clear broth and clear liquids for the first two days post op. Good luck with surgery.