Question

[MrsYoungblood 15]

I am starting my pre op phase. I know not to have red dye but my husband asked if purple was ok...grape crystal light. Anyone? Yes? No? Maybe so?

[Ashlegal 525]

I don't personally drink Crystal Light but I know several people who have had WLS and drink all varieties.

I have never heard of there being a dye restriction and because of that, I'd stay away from all flavors.

Here is what I have been drinking pre-op and post-op. It may give you a few ideas!

Sobe Lifewater:

http://www.sobe.com/#!/product/index/category/4

All flavors are great but the Fuji Apple Pear is AWESOME!

Hint Water:

https://www.drinkhint.com/#?offset=0&limit=40

I have stayed away from the "fizz" variety but the cucumber, peach, blood orange, watermelon and lemon-cayenne are yummy.

Decaf Herbals Teas:

http://www.celestialseasonings.com/products/herbal/country-peach-passion-herbal-tea

http://www.celestialseasonings.com/products/herbal/lemon-zinger-herbal-tea

http://www.celestialseasonings.com/products/herbal/red-zinger-herbal-tea

Congratulations on your new journey!

[axlr8n 161]

The dye restrictions are only for the day or two before surgery because it looks like blood when doing the surgery if there is any residual Fluid. I would stay away from purple as it's a combination of red and blue.

[MrsYoungblood 15]

So it's ok till then. Thank you!

[TMG1980TMG 136]

I had no dye restrictions-- I had red Jello the day after surgery in the hospital-- this is the first I have heard of this--- I am always so surprised by the different pre/post op instructions!

Of course follow your pre-op instructions. ????

Edited October 31, 2015 by TMG1980TMG

[MrsYoungblood 15]

I checked with my surgeon & they said no red dye 3 days before surgery.