Stupid question here....

I am starting my CLEAR liquid diet today and was wondering if V8 juice is considered a clear liquid???? I'm not a big fruit juice person so I bought V8... but now I'm wondering if it qualifies. Any input anyone? Cheers, Lisa S.

Hi Lisa, I'm certainly not an MD however, I believe the tomatoes are no good because of the acid. If I had to guess,I would say it is not a clear liquid. try chicken and beef broth. Another great choice is crystal light drinks. Also you can try to get Syntrax protien drinks. These are considered bariatrix clears. They come in vanilla and chocolate flavors too. good luck to you. Eric

I have been a nurse for 22 years and v8 does not count as a clear liquid. Clear liquids are things you can see through. Sorry I will be praying for you this week Cindy

Thanks Eric & Cindy! That's sorta what I thought... oh well, I guess it's broth & jello for me today!

You can also have sugar free popsicles. Those were a livesaver for me in the hospital. Because I couldn't stomach chicken or beef broth. Crystal Light lemonade is really good when you get those to go packets. I find if something is already pre-mixed its alittle to harsh for me. Good luck on your liquid diet.... before you know it you'll be on the losing side.

The nurse actually told me that v8 (and the other v8 drinks) was fine for the clear liquid diet the first few days after surgery, but every program is different.

V-8 is fine after surgery when you are on full liquids, but not now. Nurse Laurel at St. V's said that you have to see through the liquid for it to be considered clear -- tea, diet coke, pepsi, jello, etc. Good luck and before you know it, you will be on the loser's side!!!

I think a little v8 would be better than coke? Who said you can drink coke on your clear liquid diet??? All that carbonation and sugar and crap. Crazy. EVERY program is different....

I was referring to what the nurse at St. Vincent's said about clear liquid diet before surgery. After surgery you are sent home on a full liquid diet and can have diet soda after it has gone flat. Yes....each program is different and since the person asking the original question has the same surgeon as I did, I was answering her question as to what we were told in PAT.

Thanks everyone! I think I'll play it on the safe side and stay away from the V8 before surgery.... and have it for after when I come home from the hospital! I'm sipping beef broth right now, had a little lime jello before and I've been sipping lemon water & sf crystal lite! You all are such a big help, so glad I'm part of the A-Team!!!!! Cheers, Lisa S.