Surgery 11-24

fromheadtotoe · November 22, 2009

Hi-

I've been here looking for support and advice for a couple weeks. I'm now on liquids only and I'm a bit confused... I was so excited at my pre-op appointment I didn't "hear" everything the doc said. Can I have sugar-free Jello? Does the color matter? I'm pretty sure he said Protein Shakes would be fine... I seem to be having more of these duhh! moments the closer I get to surgery day.

Thanks-

Norma · November 22, 2009

I think that your surgeon will probably give you written diet plan which answers your questions. I could have sugar free Jello and popsicles starting on day 5 after surgery. Color won't matter once you are home although in hospital they usually avoid red coloring in case you vomit they won't mistake it for blood. Good luck with your surgery!

Itstime · November 23, 2009

Head to toe, welcome to the forum and on your upcoming surgery. For post op diet and general information Vegas has put together a great page for us pre op sleevers. Just search Vegas post op diet and it should pop up. It covers everything and was so helpful to me and all in one place. There are so many here to help with all your questions. Good luck!

deedee · November 23, 2009

Two days before surgery I had to do clear liquid diet. This included sugar free Jello and popsicles, but not Protein Drinks (at least the kind I was using). I would call the surgeon's office in the morning to double check or maybe look back through any handouts they gave you. You are so close now:-)