Day before surgery

[pumpkinlocks 37]

Can I have red Jello or red and purple drinks?

[thatch 377]

I was told Crystal Light (I like the red tropical punch) was fine the day before surgery, just nothing with sugar or caffeine. I wasn't allowed Jello, just water/broth/Crystal Light.

[Born in Missouri 1,264]

Are you concerned about the swallow test that some people are given post-surgery? If you're worried that the contrast media used in the test will affect the results, I doubt it. Your red/purple question sounds like the instructions for a colonoscopy; I have one every 5 years.

If you can stomach red Jell-O and other colors of the rainbow in liquid form, I say catch the rainbow!

[pumpkinlocks 37]

17 minutes ago, Missouri-Lee's Summit said:

Are you concerned about the swallow test that some people are given post-surgery? If you're worried that the contrast media used in the test will affect the results, I doubt it. Your red/purple question sounds like the instructions for a colonoscopy; I have one every 5 years.

If you can stomach red Jell-O and other colors of the rainbow in liquid form, I say catch the rainbow!

lol I just had red crystal light and red Jello for breakfast....I believe you are right about the colonoscopy....O still have the mag cit to drink that i am dreading.

[ValJean 6]

Provider restrictions vary, of course--but my diet the day before surgery is to be Clear Liquids, which includes sugar-free popsicles and Jello. The important point from my team was there should be NO RED DYE. (I believe this is for contrast and cameras during surgery.) I recommend asking your surgical team.

[MarinaGirl 609]

I’m having GI surgery this week and was told the allowable Clear Liquids the day before surgery are Water, apple juice, white grape juice, broth (no residue), and clear Gelatin.