Surgery tomorrow.. Can i...?

[momoftwins+1 18]

My surgery is scheduled tomorrow and im on full liquids today.... Can i have Tomato Soup today, or just chicken broth.... Im soooo hungry lol

[samuelsmom 670]

Tomato Soup is fine. Full liquids include fluids that you can't see through and also yogurt.

[beachgurl84 456]

Depends, are you on liquids or are you on a clear liquid diet? Most people are on Clear Liquids day before surgery which would mean no Tomato Soup.< /p>

[momoftwins+1 18]

I called the office, i can have Tomato Soup and yogurt.. Thanks!

[samuelsmom 670]

Good Luck tomorrow! For future reference-- Clear Liquids refers to any beverage that is transparent- such as broth, Jello, tea, black coffee etc. is considered to meet that standard. The big item that doesn't fit in clear liquids is dairy, as that is not transparent. Full liquids is just as the name implies- beverages, cream Soups, puddings, ice cream, yogurt, etc.

Just as a disclaimer-- I have written basic categories above. Some practices excluded certain items and all, to my knowledge require low fat/no fat and no sugar/low sugar/ or no added sugar versions for any of the above.

[dundan24 2]

My big day is tomorrow also.As of 4pm today,only clear liquids. Im sure everything will be fine.I expect to be very sore for a while,the Dr. is going to take care of a umbilacal hernia also.I wish you alot of luck ,and maybe we can compare notes (via this forum) along the way.Good luck!

[crystalmaries 55]

My day is tomorrow too!!! Clear liquids and I had to drink magnesium citrate. Any one else?

[ashleyxx 277]

I was on clear and also not allowed to have anything with red dye.

[momoftwins+1 18]

Wow weird how every doctor is different..

[downsizingdiva 459]

I was on clear and also not allowed to have anything with red dye.

red dye? Wonder why? I mean I don't like dyes don't get me wrong lol.

[bewell 222]

It sure varies. My surgery is tomorrow Jan 13 and I can have 3-5 Protein drinks and a small meal. calories under 850. Nothing after midnight. I have elected to do all Protein shakes tho. eating just 350 is truly painful. Very hard to stop. Looking forward to no having that hunger all the time. It showed me I canont do this alone. I have to have some help. The pre-op diet for 10 days was very hard. Hungry all the time.

[GEAUX SAINTS 143]

red dye? Wonder why? I mean I don't like dyes don't get me wrong lol.

The reason for the "no red dye" is because it might be perceived as a bleed after surgery.

[beachgurl84 456]

I'm really glad to hear you called and asked. We can all give you our opinions but at the end of the day, none of us are doctors. You can see how everyone's plans vary. Good luck to you!