Guest guest Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Hi Priti, My surgery was scheduled for the early morning. The days before surgery it was a clear liquid diet. I could have broth, juice (only apple, nothing red colored), water. The pre-surgery check up was blood work and ekg. Cannot remember if fasting was requied or not. Wishing your son all the best, he will do great!!! Julee So. Calif. ________________________________ From: priti19.mahajan <priti19.mahajan@...> achalasia Sent: Tue, June 21, 2011 7:25:00 PM Subject: pre-surgery checkup  Can anyone please let me know what this pre-surgery checkup/test should cover? I was told only about blood test, forgot to ask if it needs to be a fasting one or not. I will call them back tomorrow. As the surgery day is coming closer for my son, starting to get a little nervous. Surgery is scheduled for July 11th. May God bless him. He needs to be on liquid diet 2 days before and on clear liquid 1 day before the surgery. Clear liquids will be chicken broth, jello, Gatorade. What can he take for the liquid day? Thanks everyone for being there for us through this rough times. Priti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 Fasting for pre-op is usually from midnight the night before the operation. That means no foood or liquid from midnight the night before. from the UK From: Montoya <medhelpinfo@...> achalasia Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 6:21 AM Subject: Re: pre-surgery checkup  Hi Priti, My surgery was scheduled for the early morning. The days before surgery it was a clear liquid diet. I could have broth, juice (only apple, nothing red colored), water. The pre-surgery check up was blood work and ekg. Cannot remember if fasting was requied or not. Wishing your son all the best, he will do great!!! Julee So. Calif. ________________________________ From: priti19.mahajan <priti19.mahajan@...> achalasia Sent: Tue, June 21, 2011 7:25:00 PM Subject: pre-surgery checkup  Can anyone please let me know what this pre-surgery checkup/test should cover? I was told only about blood test, forgot to ask if it needs to be a fasting one or not. I will call them back tomorrow. As the surgery day is coming closer for my son, starting to get a little nervous. Surgery is scheduled for July 11th. May God bless him. He needs to be on liquid diet 2 days before and on clear liquid 1 day before the surgery. Clear liquids will be chicken broth, jello, Gatorade. What can he take for the liquid day? Thanks everyone for being there for us through this rough times. Priti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 Priti Though I was not asked to do so, I went on a liquid diet for a couple of days prior to switching to the required clear liquid diet. I drank 'Boost' (Ensure) and non-chunky soup during this time. Post surgery, a friend lent me his 'Vita-mix' blender (see: http://www.vitamix.com/index.asp). This blender had the ability to liquefy about anything. If you can get your hands on one of these - great! This would enable you to expand the pre-surgery menu beyond Boost. Mind you, by the time I arrived for surgery - after 3 days of liquids - I felt sort of woosy. I think this was partly due to lack of normal nutrition; goes with the territory. The result, however, was WELL worth it! --Rich > > Can anyone please let me know what this pre-surgery checkup/test should cover? I was told only about blood test, forgot to ask if it needs to be a fasting one or not. I will call them back tomorrow. As the surgery day is coming closer for my son, starting to get a little nervous. Surgery is scheduled for July 11th. May God bless him. > > He needs to be on liquid diet 2 days before and on clear liquid 1 day before the surgery. Clear liquids will be chicken broth, jello, Gatorade. What can he take for the liquid day? > > Thanks everyone for being there for us through this rough times. > > Priti > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 I was specifically told to stick with yellow (lemon) jello, definitely no red or orange > > Can anyone please let me know what this pre-surgery checkup/test should cover? I was told only about blood test, forgot to ask if it needs to be a fasting one or not. I will call them back tomorrow. As the surgery day is coming closer for my son, starting to get a little nervous. Surgery is scheduled for July 11th. May God bless him. > > He needs to be on liquid diet 2 days before and on clear liquid 1 day before the surgery. Clear liquids will be chicken broth, jello, Gatorade. What can he take for the liquid day? > > Thanks everyone for being there for us through this rough times. > > Priti > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 You mean no red or orange color Gatorade, jello etc, what could be the reason for that? Is blue coloring ok? Thanks to everyone for sharing their experience. Priti  From: <mario@...> Subject: Re: pre-surgery checkup achalasia Date: Wednesday, June 22, 2011, 8:51 AM  I was specifically told to stick with yellow (lemon) jello, definitely no red or orange > > Can anyone please let me know what this pre-surgery checkup/test should cover? I was told only about blood test, forgot to ask if it needs to be a fasting one or not. I will call them back tomorrow. As the surgery day is coming closer for my son, starting to get a little nervous. Surgery is scheduled for July 11th. May God bless him. > > He needs to be on liquid diet 2 days before and on clear liquid 1 day before the surgery. Clear liquids will be chicken broth, jello, Gatorade. What can he take for the liquid day? > > Thanks everyone for being there for us through this rough times. > > Priti > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 Thanks , and . I am just wondering what does red and orange have to do with clear liquids. Yes, blood test does not require fasting. I checked today. Thanks for all your good wishes for my son ..very much needed. I hope I have the strength to get through it. Will surely update you all with my experience. Thanks again, Priti From: Montoya <medhelpinfo@...> Subject: Re: pre-surgery checkup achalasia Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2011, 10:21 PM  Hi Priti, My surgery was scheduled for the early morning. The days before surgery it was a clear liquid diet. I could have broth, juice (only apple, nothing red colored), water. The pre-surgery check up was blood work and ekg. Cannot remember if fasting was requied or not. Wishing your son all the best, he will do great!!! Julee So. Calif. ________________________________ From: priti19.mahajan <priti19.mahajan@...> achalasia Sent: Tue, June 21, 2011 7:25:00 PM Subject: pre-surgery checkup  Can anyone please let me know what this pre-surgery checkup/test should cover? I was told only about blood test, forgot to ask if it needs to be a fasting one or not. I will call them back tomorrow. As the surgery day is coming closer for my son, starting to get a little nervous. Surgery is scheduled for July 11th. May God bless him. He needs to be on liquid diet 2 days before and on clear liquid 1 day before the surgery. Clear liquids will be chicken broth, jello, Gatorade. What can he take for the liquid day? Thanks everyone for being there for us through this rough times. Priti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 I think the reason to avoid those bright colors is the staining of tissue, food coloring. They want you to stick to things that have less food coloring the day before surgery. The first 3 days of fasting is the worst, once you pass that point the hunger sensation is not so bad. He will make up for it once he begins to heal, you will see that he will be eating lots of food after a couple weeks. Try not to worry, it will be okay! Julee So. Calif. ________________________________ From: Preeti Mahajan <priti19.mahajan@...> achalasia Sent: Wed, June 22, 2011 7:07:41 PM Subject: Re: pre-surgery checkup  Thanks , and . I am just wondering what does red and orange have to do with clear liquids. Yes, blood test does not require fasting. I checked today. Thanks for all your good wishes for my son ..very much needed. I hope I have the strength to get through it. Will surely update you all with my experience. Thanks again, Priti From: Montoya <medhelpinfo@...> Subject: Re: pre-surgery checkup achalasia Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2011, 10:21 PM  Hi Priti, My surgery was scheduled for the early morning. The days before surgery it was a clear liquid diet. I could have broth, juice (only apple, nothing red colored), water. The pre-surgery check up was blood work and ekg. Cannot remember if fasting was requied or not. Wishing your son all the best, he will do great!!! Julee So. Calif. ________________________________ From: priti19.mahajan <priti19.mahajan@...> achalasia Sent: Tue, June 21, 2011 7:25:00 PM Subject: pre-surgery checkup  Can anyone please let me know what this pre-surgery checkup/test should cover? I was told only about blood test, forgot to ask if it needs to be a fasting one or not. I will call them back tomorrow. As the surgery day is coming closer for my son, starting to get a little nervous. Surgery is scheduled for July 11th. May God bless him. He needs to be on liquid diet 2 days before and on clear liquid 1 day before the surgery. Clear liquids will be chicken broth, jello, Gatorade. What can he take for the liquid day? Thanks everyone for being there for us through this rough times. Priti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 I believe the idea is that red and orange food coloring could cause your 'insides' to be colored also. Have you ever noticed how your tongue is red after eating red jello? I would imagine it could color the inside of your E the same way. > > > > > > Can anyone please let me know what this pre-surgery checkup/test should cover? I was told only about blood test, forgot to ask if it needs to be a fasting one or not. I will call them back tomorrow. As the surgery day is coming closer for my son, starting to get a little nervous. Surgery is scheduled for July 11th. May God bless him. > > > > > > He needs to be on liquid diet 2 days before and on clear liquid 1 day before the surgery. Clear liquids will be chicken broth, jello, Gatorade. What can he take for the liquid day? > > > > > > Thanks everyone for being there for us through this rough times. > > > > > > Priti > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 My pre surgery check up wa s alittl more complicated than most. But it sarted out the same. Blood tests, EKG, lung function and basic vitals. I am sure you will have to fast the night before giving the blood. I remember doing that. Unfortunately my EKG came back abnormal and so did my lung tests so I was referred to a cardiologist and had to have an Echo. I was also referred to a pulmonologist and had to have a chest Xray and CT scan. They also wanted to do a broncoscopy on me. It was a terrible nightmare. Turns out all the abnormalities were caused by my gigantic esophagus pressing on my heart and lungs. Other than that I was in top physical condition. ha! As for fasting before the surgery, liquid diet means full liquids so that would be purees, puddings, yogurt, milk, smoothies, etc. Since you know what clear liquids are you should be fine. Your son is going to breeze through this. You are with a great surgeon that knows what he is doing and should have no fear. I wish you and your son all the best and keep us posted on his recovery! Cara > > Can anyone please let me know what this pre-surgery checkup/test should cover? I was told only about blood test, forgot to ask if it needs to be a fasting one or not. I will call them back tomorrow. As the surgery day is coming closer for my son, starting to get a little nervous. Surgery is scheduled for July 11th. May God bless him. > > He needs to be on liquid diet 2 days before and on clear liquid 1 day before the surgery. Clear liquids will be chicken broth, jello, Gatorade. What can he take for the liquid day? > > Thanks everyone for being there for us through this rough times. > > Priti > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 my mom gave me her vita mixer to use as long as i wanted, she wasnt using. it is so wonderful as i find that icy things do better. it is better than any blender i ever have had.. When Injustice becomes Law, Resistance becomes Duty.... Jefferson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 No red or orange bcause it can mimic blood and confuse the surgeon that there is internal bleeding. that is what they told me. > > > > > > Can anyone please let me know what this pre-surgery checkup/test should cover? I was told only about blood test, forgot to ask if it needs to be a fasting one or not. I will call them back tomorrow. As the surgery day is coming closer for my son, starting to get a little nervous. Surgery is scheduled for July 11th. May God bless him. > > > > > > He needs to be on liquid diet 2 days before and on clear liquid 1 day before the surgery. Clear liquids will be chicken broth, jello, Gatorade. What can he take for the liquid day? > > > > > > Thanks everyone for being there for us through this rough times. > > > > > > Priti > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 I recently had a colonoscopy and had the same food color rules for more than 24 hours before the procedure; definitley because they want nothing to be misteaken for blood. Purple definitley has red coloring, and different shades of blue may contain red, so stay away from those also. > > > > You mean no red or orange color Gatorade, jello etc, what could be the reason for that? > > > > Is blue coloring ok? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 So the yellow gatrode and jello's should be fine. How about blue and what else? From: <mario@...> Subject: Re: pre-surgery checkup achalasia Date: Friday, June 24, 2011, 7:57 AM  I recently had a colonoscopy and had the same food color rules for more than 24 hours before the procedure; definitley because they want nothing to be misteaken for blood. Purple definitley has red coloring, and different shades of blue may contain red, so stay away from those also. > > > > You mean no red or orange color Gatorade, jello etc, what could be the reason for that? > > > > Is blue coloring ok? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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