Liquids or clear liguids

[TimJIM]

Hi I'm new here. Have a question. Just starting liquids two weeks prior to surgery. Is it liquids or clear liquids prior to. Any info will help. Thanks.

 

[Qaterra]

Hi, Tim,

Welcome and Congratulations on your upcoming wls!

Usually, your surgeon/nutritionists will specify "clear liquids" if that's what they want you to have. Otherwise, protein shakes and the like are what are wanted.

Best bet? Ask your medicos to be absolutely sure.

 

[Pat99]

TimWelcome to the forum and congratulations on deciding to have WLS. Call your nutritionist regarding the pre-op diet instructions. This can vary widely based on the surgeon's direction. It's usually full liquids for all but the last couple of days but you should really have this verified by your nutritionist. The last thing you need is to have to postpone surgery because of a mis-communication.

Please keep us posted on your progress.

 

[fkrebs]

Welcome to the site Tim, As the others stated check with your Dr to determine what type of liquids they want you on. Usually the two weeks before surgery it's any type of liquid on their list. Let us know how it's going.

 

[Javajoy]

Welcome to the Forum, Tim. Congrats on starting your WLS journey. My surgeon said my liquid diet could include two protein shakes a day and then clear liquids the day before surgery. Every surgeon's requirements are different so the the best bet is to call your Center, or Doctor's office for specific instructions.

Joy

 

[sabrina lynn]

Welcome, I'm two weeks post op. My diet was clear liquids as well. That was anything clear. Broth, jello, water,coffee, tea,etc. Just make sure its the same with your Dr. Good Luck!!! And it well worth it, you will see.