What are clear liquids?

[Kellysue 7]

I know dumb question right? Well I thought I knew what they were until my nutritionist mentioned things like tea and Jello in the list. I don't get what Clear Liquids are. She said I would be on it for 4 days. Does she mean anything liquid? I am ask for sure Friday after my surgery, but just curious now.

[JerseyGirl80 12]

I guess it's kinda common sense but this was a little confusing to me too. But right after my surgery, before I went home, I asked the post-op nurse what "clear liquids" meant exactly. She said "any liquid you can see through" she said, Water, Jello, sugar free ice pops, chicken broth/stock (low sodium low fat is pretty see through) and sports drinks like gatorade (I love the low calorie ones, I lived on them my first month post-op, I still drink them during work outs and after fills). No thick fluids like creamy soups/protein shakes or anything you can't see through, like coffee or milk I would assume.

[bromo 17]

Clear liquids are basically anything you could possibly see through. Here's a list from mayo Clinic

Plain water<LI>Fruit juices without pulp, such as apple juice, grape juice or cranberry juice<LI>Strained lemonade or fruit punch<LI>Clear, fat-free broth (bouillon or consomme)<LI>Clear sodas<LI>Plain gelatin<LI>Honey<LI>Ice pops without bits of fruit or fruit pulp<LI>Tea or coffee without milk or cream

[CheckYes 46]

Don't have soda even though the post above shows it on the mayo Clinic list!!!!!!