Pre-Op Diet - any issues with chicken broth?

[nprcowboy 533]

since chicken broth is basically flavored water, anyone see any issues having broth to help satiate the hunger in pre-op diet and help meet Water goals? They allow Decaf sugar free beverages, so I don't see why broth would be an issue. thoughts?

[glass 1]

All the surgeons differ on their preop diet requirements. Some allow broth. My surgeon is more lenient and allows 4 shakes a day (150 calories each for 600 total) then a 500-600 calorie meal per day depending on your height (all total 1100 to 1200 calories per day). I felt like this was too much so I limit myself to around 850-900 calories for the day. Anyhoo, yes, some allow broth!

Edited October 27, 2014 by glass

[Packerfan61964 293]

That chicken broth is NASTY!!!!!!! NO amount of seasoning can make it taste better!!! I poured it down the drain. I am on a clear liquid test til Wednesday....... A good little secret to satisfying your hunger is to DRINK Jello Water.....any color except red!!

[alwaysvegas 702]

broth was allowed on both my pre-op and post-op, but the nutritionist emphasized low sodium or preferably sodium free. As getting adequate liquids can be tough for a couple weeks post-op, reducing sodium is helpful.