Liquid diet....

I have a quick question --- I will be on the liquid diet Monday and Tuesday - several people (friends and relatives) have told me oh do not eat cherry, strawberry or orange jello...I know there are many other flavors but is this true should I stay away from these?   If that is the case, what about popsicles, I just want to be sure to do the right thing!   OMG I cannot believe my surgery is next Wednesday...

Michelle, I believe the paperwork I got from somebody, Chris maybe, said the same thing... nothing red!! It's definitely true. I don't know about other flavors because I stayed away from popsicles & jello altogether - my choice. Call the office Monday am to double check about the popsicles but I think they were a no-no if they were red. Good Luck!! I am so excited for you!!!!

Thanks!!!! I will stay away from them, and definately call but just wondered if someone else would know.   I will drin**** tea and lemonaide and maybe a couple popsicles.  And of course brother and water water water LOL

Thankyou for all of your support!  I appreciate it!

The red is in case you're bleeding... You see this alot with a tonsilectomy... they need to know if you're bleeding or from the popscicle. That's why you stay away from it.... I don't understand why you would need to stay away from these colors pre-op.... May be checking with Chris first thing Monday AM would be a great idea...

Call the bariatric office this is usually ture of Gi studies but may not be for perop WLS. I did liquidsday rior w/o this restriction I ate red jello. But some would say that must be what is wrong with me! LOL! Be well. Jamie

hey michelle, i know that when i was watching gi surgery, nursing student, the surgeon was complaining because the patient drank cherry milk of mag... he couldnt tell if it were blood in there or the mom... this is probably why they want you to stay away from the red stuff.  good luck, i cant believe it is wed either!  call me!

Hi Michelle: I met you last Monday, Good Luck Wednesday!!   Jane

Hey good luck I am on the count down, a few more hours left to wait.  I wish you all the best and I will chat with you here online.  I hope thati am coming home the day you are getting it done.  I am scared BUT happy.  Hang in there.  Bridgit

Just want to let everyone know that I called the doctors office and she said stay away from the red!   Good thing I checked because they never actually told me!   Anyhow she said yes to the orange & lime jello, which I have not had!   I have had alot of broth, water, lemonade, 2 popsicles and thats about it! LOL Just have to get through tomorrow and then get to the hospital in the snow!