Question:
Can I drink Boost on my pre op liquid diet.......

Even though it states no dairy? One of the ingredients is milk protein concentrate is this a dairy?? Dana    — Dana N. (posted on July 27, 2001)

July 27, 2001
Yes,it's dairy, although not in the sense of having the lactose you might be intolerant to post-op. But it has toomuch sugar and too little protein. Try a low-carb drink. Even Wal-mart has a few.--Jesse
   — Jesse M.

July 28, 2001
Hi, every set of instructions is different. I was told only clear liquids after 3:00 the day before. Meaning no milk or diet shakes. I would think that since they are working with intestines they wouldn't want anything like milk or diet shakes because they have enough nutrients and substance to produce stools. I also had to take a laxitive at 3:00 to remove anything in my system. I hope this helps. I was able to drink pop, water, broth, stuff like that. Good luck.
   — Carla C.

July 28, 2001
I was told only liquids that you can see through the day before surgery. Also, you should try and get plenty of water that day because, depending on your doctor, you may not be getting so much as an ice chip until after your chest x-ray, typically on day 2 after surgery. Why risk being dehydrated and drinking something like Boost? If you are concerned enough to post your question on here, then deep down, you already know the answer. Drink something else! Good luck to you!!!!
   — missmarisa