Clear Liquids

[romafiori 55]

My surgery day is Thursday (!!), and I have to do a two-day clear liquid diet. Today is Day 1. I am drinking my Isopure. I had some tea and am planning on broth later today ...

Any other ideas or favorites?

[RickM 1,753]

There isn't a whole lot one can do other than suck it up for the day or two you have to do it (and be glad your doc isn't one to prescribe these things for weeks pre-op!) At least Dr. Burch has one of the saner pre-op programs. I'm not a big fan of the Isopure, but it is one of the few clear Proteins out there. When I have to do these things (like for colonoscopies or other such GI tests) I usually mix the Isopure into Jello so there is at least some consistency to play with. SF popsicles are another staple for these diets as well.

Good luck, and see you on the other side....

[TrishaR 3]

I am only in month 3 of this pre-op stuff. I have been reading lots on the liquid diet. some people say they are on it for two to three weeks and now I read you are only for 2 days. I wonder what determines the length of the liquid diet? anyone know?

[naturallyzee 292]

I am only in month 3 of this pre-op stuff. I have been reading lots on the liquid diet. some people say they are on it for two to three weeks and now I read you are only for 2 days. I wonder what determines the length of the liquid diet? anyone know?

I think it's just a doctor's preference. I had to do a two week pre-op. I was allowed one meal a day of salad and 3 oz. lean meat.< br>
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[sammy246 235]

My surgery day is Thursday (!!), and I have to do a two-day clear liquid diet. Today is Day 1. I am drinking my Isopure. I had some tea and am planning on broth later today ...

Any other ideas or favorites?

Go to bed early

In all seriousness, just did mine and pretty much drank broth and tea. And I definitely went to bed early to hide from food!

[RickM 1,753]

4 hours ago, naturallyzee said:

I think it's just a doctor's preference. I had to do a two week pre-op. I was allowed one meal a day of salad and 3 oz. lean meat.

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Yep - it's a doctor's preference. Mine just did a clear liquid diet the day before, others do a couple weeks or more of low carb liquid and solids while others go the liquid only route for a couple weeks or more.

[Walter.Sobchak 978]

My doctor requires a two week low carb diet to shrink the liver.
Then Clear Liquids for two days before surgery.

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[nennas_mommy 20]

My doctor requires a two week low carb diet to shrink the liver.
Then clear liquids for two days before surgery.

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Same here.