Can I have red jello or red and purple drinks?

I was told Crystal Light (I like the red tropical punch) was fine the day before surgery, just nothing with sugar or caffeine. I wasn't allowed Jello, just water/broth/Crystal Light.

Are you concerned about the swallow test that some people are given post-surgery? If you're worried that the contrast media used in the test will affect the results, I doubt it. Your red/purple question sounds like the instructions for a colonoscopy; I have one every 5 years.

If you can stomach red Jell-O and other colors of the rainbow in liquid form, I say catch the rainbow!

17 minutes ago, Missouri-Lee's Summit said:

Are you concerned about the swallow test that some people are given post-surgery? If you're worried that the contrast media used in the test will affect the results, I doubt it. Your red/purple question sounds like the instructions for a colonoscopy; I have one every 5 years.

If you can stomach red Jell-O and other colors of the rainbow in liquid form, I say catch the rainbow!

lol I just had red crystal light and red jello for breakfast....I believe you are right about the colonoscopy....O still have the mag cit to drink that i am dreading.

Provider restrictions vary, of course--but my diet the day before surgery is to be clear liquids, which includes sugar-free popsicles and jello. The important point from my team was there should be NO RED DYE. (I believe this is for contrast and cameras during surgery.) I recommend asking your surgical team.

I’m having GI surgery this week and was told the allowable clear liquids the day before surgery are water, apple juice, white grape juice, broth (no residue), and clear gelatin.