Re: CLEAR LIQUID DIET (pre-op)

[Italiancurves 117]

3 days before surgery, I'm supposed to ONLY have Clear Liquids.

My surgery will be in Mexico and there aren't alot of details on this portion of the diet.

I figured I do two Isopure or NEW WEIGH, which will give me 80 grams of Protein and around 320 cals. But what would I drink to get the rest of calories without loading up on sugar, like fruit juice?

Any ideas?

Did you all have a similar diet plan?

Any suggestions are greatly apreciated :-)

[sbarbiegirl 109]

You are going to be doing good if you can drink 2 of the Isopure after surgery. I was sleeved in Mexico on September 27. It took me 2 weeks before I could drink my 64 ounces. You could have broth, sf Popsicles, sf Jello. Just a few ideas.

[AngiD 95]

My pre-op diet is Protein Shakes, fat free broth, sf Jello, sf popsicles and Water.< /p>

[Sherri297 81]

I also had a 3 day clear liquid diet before my Mexico surgery. At this point the goal is to clean out the whole digestive tract, not concentrating on calories. Water, water, water, broth, Jello, crystal light water flavoring, teas, its not really fun, but you'll do just fine.. Good luck.

[Italiancurves 117]

Ok so there aren't any calorie guidelines during that time. I just want to be able to keep my energy up (working a physical job).

[Bigbeaz 91]

3 days before surgery' date=' I'm supposed to ONLY have clear liquids.< p>My surgery will be in Mexico and there aren't alot of details on this portion of the diet.

I figured I do two Isopure or NEW WEIGH, which will give me 80 grams of Protein and around 320 cals. But what would I drink to get the rest of calories without loading up on sugar, like fruit juice?

Any ideas?

Did you all have a similar diet plan?

Any suggestions are greatly apreciated :-)[/quote']

Ill start my 3 day clear liqids Monday. Ill stick with shakes and broth. But you may also have Gatorade if you feel low on energy. Just make sure its the low carb one.

[unbesleevable1 420]

shakes are not a clear liquid, fyi. They are considered a full liquid. Clear liquid is something you can see through at room temp. (unless you're using a shake like nectar and Water it down)

[SassySenior 111]

Excellent point, Ubesleevable. I understood that from the get go that it has to be CLEAR liquids. That counts out all shakes that I know of. For sure, all teas are OK, all drinks like Crystal Lite, probably coffee w/no milk or sugar. As you say, liquids that are clear, that you can see through. I have to do this for 2 days before my surgery. I'm on my pre-op diet now ... just starting 2nd day ... and starving. But I'm going to eat meat and veggies for one meal a day. Wow - I just noticed your date is 2 days after mine. I'm being done on the 1st.

Edited October 19, 2013 by SassySenior

[Bigbeaz 91]

shakes are not a clear liquid' date=' fyi. They are considered a full liquid. Clear liquid is something you can see through at room temp. (unless you're using a shake like nectar and Water it down)[/quote']

Ley me clarify. Ill be using Isopure premade Protein drinks. So yeah its technically not a shake.< /p>

[gomekast 559]

My nut said, anything you can see threw and that has calories. She said for these days, you need the calories to keep going. My clear day is Monday, got Gatorade (approved by my nut)and a couple juices. Didn't think about the Isopure tho, which I have.

Edited October 19, 2013 by gomekast

[ChihuahuaMom 23]

I only have a 3 day clear liquid diet too. Have heard the people in the endoscopy dept that work right next to us advising patients that you should be able to read the writing on a newspaper looking through a glass of the stuff - lol. I don't think that would work with Jello unless your eyes are really good.

Anyway - broth, Water, apple juice, Jello, tea - all work. I am going to try to get in some Isopure so my Protein levels aren't too low going into surgery. Also - have ordered the starter kit of powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury. They emailed me that the chicken broth and strawberry sorbet are compatible with clear liquid diets.

[cpeycke 16]

I'm on a 3 day clear liquid in Mexico and can have 100% whey Protein with Water or skim milk.. I'm allowed skim mild right post op to I believe..

[Debito20 0]

I'm on a 5 day pre op diet and can have Protein Shakes, Soups, etc. Wonder why the differences.

[gomekast 559]

I'm on a 5 day pre op diet and can have Protein shakes' date=' Soups, etc. Wonder why the differences.[/quote']

The pre op diet is first for a good portion of us...then the day before surgery we almost all have a Clear liquids day. Meaning anything you can see threw that has calories.

Hope this helps!

[SheaElizabeth 5]

I found these today at Wal-Mart! A good change periodically from chicken or beef broth! I'm having the tortilla one right now- pretty good but spicy!

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