I am dying on my first of two days of clear liquids pre-op. Any suggestions? I have been having ff broth, diet gingerale, sugar free jello. Am I missing any options?

are you allowed any Protein shakes???

How about crystal light drinks??

Good LUCK

Don't forget SF popsicles.

I am on my 4th day post op. I am aloud any liquids i can get through a straw but the first 24 hours were clear liquids. I made chicken noodle soup and then drained out the noodles which I think is much better than chicken broth out of the can. Also I got a Progresso french onion and strianed out the onion and it was pretty good.

I was told clear - meaning broth, sf jello, popsicles, clear sodas.

I thought no soda's nothing carbonated.

I am talking pre-op - there is no prohibition on carbonated beverages (at least from my doctor) pre-op since the carbonation issues comes into play with the band.

ok. whew I was thinking somehow I was reading all wrong

I am dying on my first of two days of clear liquids pre-op. Any suggestions? I have been having ff broth, diet gingerale, sugar free jello. Am I missing any options?

Gingerale is a no no. you want to build him scar tissue

Hang in there. I felt the same way. I was allowed sugar free candy, it helped to add some flavor to the day. I also found that the first 3 days were the worst, then you got into the hang of it. I did about 9 days pre op and 7 post op.

There are no milky, viscous foods like shakes in the clear liquids group. That's considered a "full liquid." Though you can hear lots of different diets in here. Some people eat Lean Cuisine and salads in pre and post-op. Not sure if they (or their doctors) call them "clear liquids." :tt2::crying:

Crystal Lite and Propel. Unfortunately there aren't too many options. If you weren't on a low carb diet before you started liquids you are also probably going through carb withdrawal which is rough. I was on low carb for three weeks prior to liquids and it helped with the transition. I am now three days post op and still on clear liquids. It is getting a little tougher (especially with those damn food commercials on TV) but I can start protein shakes tomorrow which should help make things a little easier. Don't worry, hang in there, you will make it. Just pound down as much fluids as you can and it will help you stay full.

Do you have any protien bullets? They are clear flavored protien. You can dilute them in your water or use them to replace some of your water in jello. Not delicious, but better than starvation.

Do you have any protien bullets? They are clear flavored protien. You can dilute them in your Water or use them to replace some of your water in Jello. Not delicious, but better than starvation.

I actually went out and got some of these before I thought to ask my surgeon if I could have them. You would think "clear" so they are okay right? Well my doctor said no. Too many calories (175) They want me on almost no calories right before surgery and for four days afterward.

Having said that, there are soooooo many differences between doctor's pre/post surgery diets that I would call them and ask them for directions.

As for me I'm looking forward to Protein shakes!!!!!!!

Try some sugar-free popsicles and herbal tea. That is how I have made it through the day today. So far today I have had 40oz Water, 1 cup raspberry tea, one sf cherry pop, and a strawberry Jello sf snack.

Today is my first day of two on clear liquids after eight days of full liquids only. Becuase I have followed this pre-op diet EXACTLY I am not really hungary, just miss eating.

Best of luck - WE ARE ALMOST THERE!!!!!!!!