Though I have thorough paperwork - and I know to only have clear liquids today...does clear truly mean clear as in NO choc protein shake at all today. I have been alternating betw Gatorade Zero and water so far today. What did you all do? I'm so nervous..mostly for the aftermath of anesthesia because I always get very sick from it ...I have a family, young kids, etc and just hoping after 4 or 5 days post-op I can sort of operate as normal and even attend my children's sports, etc...albeit, sipping liquids for 3 weeks. Any advice or experiences you had are greatly appreciated.

No protein shake today...but protein water would be fine if you have it. Jello is okay as well as SF popsicles and broth.

As far as anesthesia reaction...don't hesitate to ask for anti-nausea meds when you need them. You should be up and around within a day or so...taking it easy. Driving or riding in a car may cause some discomfort with the incisions but again, just don't rush. AND NO LIFTING of anything over a couple of pounds.

You'll only be on liquids for about a week...then you move to pureed soft foods. It will seem like nirvana.

Good luck and you'll soon be on the 'losers bench' with the rest of us.

I could have protein shakes up until midnight the night of surgery.

I had surgery on a Monday and was taking my daughter to her doctors apt and Walmart by Friday. I definitely was uncomfortable though and learned that I needed some support for the tummy when walking around. See about an abdominal binder, makes being up moving much more tolerable.

Clear means clear, so sorry no chocolate anything ?

Also scopalamine patches work wonders for post surgical nausea, ask your Surgeon for it.

Good Luck ?

check with your Dr. Each Dr has different requirements and reasons for what they ask.

I agree with one of the above posters - ask for a scopalamine patch. I had them after my two plastic surgeries and never got nausea (like I normally do after anesthesia....). They can also put Zofran in your IV line - that helps as well.

Stay on the schedule for anti nausea meds, i.e. if you can get them ever four hours then take it every four hours even if you are feeling OK. Trying to catch up after missing a dose is no fun. This goes for pain meds as well. At least for the first couple of days.

My surgeon used Zofran, anti nausea pressure point bracelets and ben gay with chili powder on my finger tips. Which was super weird but the anesthesiologist was a big believer in that type of thing. It all worked, and I too have a history of being very nauseous after surgery. Plus I kept up with anti nausea pills for a couple of days.

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Agree, Scopalamine patch is magic

Yes check with your Dr. But if he/she said clear liquid that means only things you can see through. If you can’t reach anyone it is better to keep it safe and avoid the shakes. You don’t want the doctor to have any issues giving you a fresh start☺️

Water

CLEAR LIQUIDS!!!!! IF YOU CAN'T SEE THROUGH IT, IT'S NOT CLEAR.... THAT'S WHAT MY DOCTOR TOLD ME!!!!!