Hi. My doctor said that I could have sugar free fat free Jello pudding during my pre-op diet. I can find sugar free in the stores. Is there such a thing as sugar free AND fat free that you can buy or does that mean you have to make it with skim milk. Also after surgery, I have read both skim milk and lowfat milk - I can do 1% but skim is kinda like white water to me. If I have to do skim I will. I'm sure my doctor will tell me when I go down for my procedure but I was wondering what you all know about this. Also - after surgery - cereal??? Thanks in advance for your replies!! I love this site!!!

Hi. My doctor said that I could have sugar free fat free Jello pudding during my pre-op diet. I can find sugar free in the stores. Is there such a thing as sugar free AND fat free that you can buy or does that mean you have to make it with skim milk. Also after surgery, I have read both skim milk and lowfat milk - I can do 1% but skim is kinda like white Water to me. If I have to do skim I will. I'm sure my doctor will tell me when I go down for my procedure but I was wondering what you all know about this. Also - after surgery - cereal??? Thanks in advance for your replies!! I love this site!!!

You can buy sugar free/fat free but only in a box. You can mix it with milk.

Different Doctors have different rules. My doctors say no cereal hot or cold, while I have read that some people can have cereal. It all depends on the doctor. Same with some soups. I was told that the liquids in the soups helps the food through the stoma. The rule about not drinking liquids with meals is the same concept. Do what ever your doctor has told you to do. That is the best bet. Good luck.

In the refrigerated section of the supermarket they have Jello sugar free pudding cups, they are only 60 calories for one. I have one a day for a treat. The box instant is good but this is better tasting.

When you buy skim milk, look for 'skim plus' from Hiland Milk or 'Skim Delight' from Borden Milk, somehow they make skim milk taste fuller, less watery. Best wishes with your surgery, I hope to be joining the ranks of the 'scheduled' myself!

I have been eating the sugar free Jello brand pudding - but is it fat free too??

Read the backs of the pudding snacks and they will let you know the fat content. 60 calories is not a lot for a snack.

Good luck