Four rules:
- Stop drinking high protein liquid drink (no creamy shakes allowed)
- No red dye
- No caffeine, carbonation or calories
- Stop drinking decaf coffee and tea
Permitted fluids and foods: |
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| Clear, low-sodium broth* |
| Sugar-free popsicles** |
| Sugar-free gelatin (no red or orange) |
Choose one serving (8 oz) of these foods/fluids at least three times per day.
*Broth must be strained of any solids. You may use any type of broth (beef, chicken, vegetable), cooking stock or bouillon cubes.
**No fruit juice bars, sugar-free fudgesicles or sugar-free pudding popsicles. Popsicles must be 20 calories or less per popsicle, and no red color.
Water-based fluids
- Water, plain or flavored
- Sugar-free water enhancers, up to five calories per serving
- Electrolyte drinks or water with vitamins (limit one per day)
It is very important to maintain hydration during the pre-surgery liquid diet.
Drink at least 8 ounces between the sugar-free gelatin and/or broth meals.
No decaf coffee or tea
Clear protein drinks are optional
- These protein drinks must contain protein from whey protein isolate. No other proteins allowed.
- You can have these for breakfast or lunch only