Pre op diet help

[Kmgaustin 6]

Here is what I can eat and need some suggestions and any advice is welcomed please.

2 weeks prior to the surgery I can have 3 Protein drinks and 1 small salad with Protein and fat free dressing

it says nothing about coffee: i need coffee to be awake at work: any suggestions of what I can put in please. (right now I use sugar free and fat free Creamer, is that ok?)

Now 3 days before my surgery feb 12 th, which means that monday right ?

black coffee with skim milk but i don't like the bitterness of coffee so splenda?

says broth

not sure if i can have Protein Drink???

sugar free Jello

propel

sugar free juice

any advice would be awesome

Thanks everyone

[joatsaint 2,814]

If you can, contact your doc or nutritionist for clarification. They are in the best position to advise you.

During my pre-op diet, my doc allowed me any sugar substitute I wanted. My favorite being Splenda. There weren't any limitations on coffee. I was using CoffeeMate liquid creamer (one that has no sugar) - and Splenda in my coffee.< /p>

The main focus was on drinking high Protein, low carb shakes - shakes with less than 5 grams of carbs. I was drinking EAS Carb Control Shakes, from Wal-Mart. I later discovered Premier Protein Shakes, which I like better.

I could eat that way up to 24 hours before surgery. The 24 hours before surgery, I was only allowed Water.

[Kmgaustin 6]

Thank you so much

My surgery is in Mexico, so i don't have anyone but a coordinator to talk too. Hopefully she has the answers to some of those questions.

REally thank you

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

Same here, pretty much Clear Liquids the day before. Try not having caffeine the day before if you can. I was not allowed caffeine at all until 3 weeks after surgery. And I didn't miss it! Good luck to you!