Preop diet: Can we use spices like...

[krstjump03 0]

garlic, chilli powder, salt, pepper etc. I do not want to do ANYTHING that will keep this from happening. My doc just said broth....so i seasoned it with rotell tomatoes and just strained them out. I was thinking it might be yummy with some chilli powder to spice it up. Any thoughts???

[btrieger 21]

I plan on asking my surgeon this on Wednesday.

One thing I can tell you is that salt isn't a good idea.

[Just-Ice 1]

My doc said that was fine, just strain it before I eat it :smile2:

[Melinco 1]

For the most part, plain spices (not spice mixes that you buy prepackaged - like 3 Alarm chili seasoning) have neglible carbs. The prepackaged mixes tend to have carbs as they add sugar, flour, etc., to the mix.

Like BT said, watch your salt intake.

Good luck!

[BetsyB 9]

We were actually told that salt is NOT an issue during the preop diet. Our intake is so low, and often MUCH higher in Fluid than normal---so it is flushed from our body. Increasing it a bit during this phase, by using regular instead of low-sodium broths, etc, is a good idea, actually. Hyponatremia can be a problem when you bump up Fluid intake so much; you don't want to create electrolyte disturbances.

My surgeon okayed herbs and spices and things like soy sauce, hot pepper sauce, etc. I'd probably save the tomatoes for my protein/veg meal of the day.

Edited January 6, 2010 by BetsyB