Is the Pre-op Diet normal??

[lisaky71 0]

Hi everyone...I have surgery this friday and my preop diet starts on wednesday. I know i shouldn't complain because it is just for 2 days, but I called today and they said no Protein shakes...i am only allowed Clear Liquids like broth, clear Jello - didn't even know they made that, clear popcycles (lemon lime), nothing colored...I'm honestly wondering how I won't get weak...If i to too long without eating i experience low blood sugar and get the cold sweat and shakes. Somebody tell me I can handle it! :wink:

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

That's a new one on me...Most of us go on "clear" liquids but that just means liquids you can see through, for a day or two pre-op but i have never heard of anyone not allowed to have anything with any color at all...did they happen to say why? Even with the colored clear liquids my doc has you do sugar free so Sf Jello, SF popsicles, crystal light (sugar free of course) and broth that has no sugar or carbs at all...Yup, it was a miserable headachy 24 hours.... Sorry, I have no advice for you, I'm baffled on this one, BUT!!! Good luck, you can do it for 2 days...just keep your goal in mind and the time will fly by!

[ash23 1]

I wish I had a answer for you I have to do a two week pre-op diet but its not nearly as strict as yours. All docs are different I guess. I suggest that if you are not sure you should call and talk to someone, either your doc or a nurse in his/her office. I wouldn't leave questions unanswered especially if you're concerned. Best of Luck!

[JeweI 2]

I am actually a hypoglycemic. My blood sugars drop low if I am not careful. My preop was almost the same as yours and I did just fine. My doc required me on low carbs for 2 months and then clear liquids for 2 days. I think going low carb kinda helped to balance my blood sugars. I didn't have all the cravings and things because I had been low carb so long. I was allowed colored Jello though as long as it was see through.