Liquid Diet Before Surgery???

What is the liquid diet before surgery? I've heard that its several days before surgery, but just wondering what it is?  Is it like BOOST or something? Also, once you have surgery what do you eat/drink? I know you have to be on a liquid/pureed diet for some time, but what is that like?

For PNC it's a 10 day liquid diet prior to surgery. You can drink 3-5 Boost, Slim Fast or Ensure a day, broth, non-caloric liquids, and popcicles. Oh and Sugar Free Carnation Instant Breakfast of course.

Spockles, you may want to clue us in on who your surgeon is or what hospital/program you are going through because there are so many differences between them all, it really helps to know so if someone on the board went through the same sugeon/program/hospital, they will be able to lead you in the right direction.  What one requires, the other may not, etc.

I agree....all doctors and program rquirements aren't the same. I was on a two week, prior to surgery liguid diet that consisted of 3 Boost a day plus 64 ounces of water, broth , SF Popscicles, SF Jello. decaf coffee, nothing with carbination. We could use crystal lite in our water. That was about it. I am on the same  now for 4 weeks following my surgery. (one week to go!)  Your surgeon and Nut should be giving you the information for their plan.  Good Luck. connie d

This person said in another post they're going through PNC - Methodist.

Sorry, Farrah, I hadn't seen that. My apologies.

It's not your fault, silly. I was just explaining as to why I answered this person's questions.