hersheymalone 0 Posted October 16, 2008 I have surgery tomorrow. I'm on Clear Liquids today. Can I have tea? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaraJaneQ 0 Posted October 16, 2008 My doc says yes, but some docs are concered about caffene. I imagine herbal tea would be just fine, but every doctor has different rules. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noosagirl 0 Posted October 16, 2008 I would make sure you are well hydrated the day before surgery, so make sure you have plenty of Water.< /p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Susie Girl 75 0 Posted October 16, 2008 I would make sure you are well hydrated the day before surgery, so make sure you have plenty of Water.< /div> Tea is fine. I was drinking sf iced tea the night before... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RestlessMonkey 7 Posted October 16, 2008 Yes as long as it is unsweetened or artificially sweetened! Caffeine can be a diuretic so like noosagirl said, make sure you get plenty Water, too. And tomorrow they will make sure you stay well hydrated LOL I went up 14 pounds post op from the fluids; many go up 7-9 pounds. Take a lip balm though; your body will be hydrated but your mouth and lips will be dry dry dry! :wink2: Good luck! Hope you do great. I LOVE my band! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites hersheymalone 0 Posted October 16, 2008 Thanks, girls! I'm a "southern" girl so I LOVE my sweet tea! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RestlessMonkey 7 Posted October 16, 2008 I think the sugar is a no no though! I was told nothing but water/clear liquids from noon on, and then from 10pm NOTHING the night before my surgery. They want you empty. I'm honestly not sure so if you're in doubt you can call the doc's office but I think the sugar is too high in calories to be acceptable! I'm Southern too but drink my tea unsweetened. Not all us southern women like sugar in our tea! LOL :wink2: You're safest to either call the hospital or your surgeon and ask if you can have the sugar unless you use an artificial sweetener. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Judy_AL 0 Posted October 16, 2008 All doc's are different so check - most want you to do decafe tea unsweeten - but can use the artificle sweetners. Call your doctor first and ask - that is the best thing to do. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sistasassy 6 Posted October 16, 2008 My docs says Decaf tea is fine and it tastes the same as regular tea. I will still check with your doc to make sure he is in agreement. You do want to be sure to follow your doctor's orders and not ours. Good luck! I can't wait until I am the day before surgery! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Create an account or sign in to comment You need to be a member in order to leave a comment Create an account Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy! Register a new account Sign in Already have an account? Sign in here. Sign In Now Sign in to follow this Followers 7
RestlessMonkey 7 Posted October 16, 2008 Yes as long as it is unsweetened or artificially sweetened! Caffeine can be a diuretic so like noosagirl said, make sure you get plenty Water, too. And tomorrow they will make sure you stay well hydrated LOL I went up 14 pounds post op from the fluids; many go up 7-9 pounds. Take a lip balm though; your body will be hydrated but your mouth and lips will be dry dry dry! :wink2: Good luck! Hope you do great. I LOVE my band! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hersheymalone 0 Posted October 16, 2008 Thanks, girls! I'm a "southern" girl so I LOVE my sweet tea! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RestlessMonkey 7 Posted October 16, 2008 I think the sugar is a no no though! I was told nothing but water/clear liquids from noon on, and then from 10pm NOTHING the night before my surgery. They want you empty. I'm honestly not sure so if you're in doubt you can call the doc's office but I think the sugar is too high in calories to be acceptable! I'm Southern too but drink my tea unsweetened. Not all us southern women like sugar in our tea! LOL :wink2: You're safest to either call the hospital or your surgeon and ask if you can have the sugar unless you use an artificial sweetener. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Judy_AL 0 Posted October 16, 2008 All doc's are different so check - most want you to do decafe tea unsweeten - but can use the artificle sweetners. Call your doctor first and ask - that is the best thing to do. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sistasassy 6 Posted October 16, 2008 My docs says Decaf tea is fine and it tastes the same as regular tea. I will still check with your doc to make sure he is in agreement. You do want to be sure to follow your doctor's orders and not ours. Good luck! I can't wait until I am the day before surgery! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
