Pre-Op Clear Liquid question

[Loseweightin08 0]

I am going to banded on Monday at 7am:biggrin:

I have a question that I forgot to clarify with my Dr.

On Sunday, I am on Clear Liquids only, now I know that consists of sf Jello, broth, sf popcicles etc. but what about Protein? I have the syntax nectar Protein Drink, is that considered a clear liquid?

Thanks for your help!

[SuzanneG 1]

Every docotor is different, but I was still on my protien drinks the day before my surgery.

Good luck to you!

[kacee 3]

Any liquid you can see through is a clear liquid. Another good one is Isopure clear Protein Drink. 40 g per bottle, 160 calories. It's a GREAT way to get the Protein in. I'm 7 months into this and I keep a huge stock of Isopure (many flavors....) in the fridge. Great for when you need a protein boost. Here's a link.... some GNC's carry it (come in a bottle, doesn't need to be mixed). index

[Lillyanne_M 0]

Here's a quick word of warning for something I found out. If you buy the powdered Isopure, IT DOES NOT MIX UP CLEAR. I was lied to about this in the Vitamin Shoppe. I specifically asked the saleslady if it mixed up clear and she said yes. It even says on the container "our Protein is so pure it mixes up clear" and has a picture of what looks like a glass of Water on it. If you read underneath the picture though, it says something like "you may notice that when you mix this powder, it will be cloudy. That's because of all the Vitamins and flavorings we put in it. But the proof is in our bottled drinks!"

Yes, the pre-mixed bottled drinks are clear, but the powder that you mix with Water will not give you a see-through liquid. Oh, and did I mention the taste is gag-inducing? I bought the apple melon flavor and now I'm stuck with a $32.00 jar of it. Anyway, I just needed to get that off my chest!

[Loseweightin08 0]

Thanks for your ideas.... I got a bottle of Grape Frost Isopure and will have that today and then post-op I have to do 2 weeks of clear liquids and will drink the Syntax nectar then.

[kacee 3]

The operative phrase here is that Isopure clear Protein Drinks do NOT have to be mixed with anything. They come in a bottle, just like a fruit punch. I remember asking my local GNC abouty Isopure and they pointed to the jars of powder and I said Nope....not the same thing. The bottles are clear glass and have a twist off cap. You can get them in cases of 12 or singley.

[aprilbene 0]

I am going to banded on Monday at 7am:biggrin:

I have a question that I forgot to clarify with my Dr.

On Sunday, I am on clear liquids only, now I know that consists of sf Jello, broth, sf popcicles etc. but what about Protein? I have the syntax nectar protein drink, is that considered a clear liquid?

Thanks for your help!

I'm having my band on Tuesday morning! What does your doctor have you eating/drinking Sunday?