Bariatric Surgery Patient Manual

It is important to stay hydrated. Please drink at least 60 ounces of fluid a day. You can have 1 sugar-free item daily. It is important to stay away from sugary drinks and artificially sweetened drinks unless otherwise indicated by your surgeon.

Here are some items to help you stay hydrated:

• Crystal Light • Sugar-free Kool-Aid • Decaffeinated tea • Herbal tea • Broth/consommé • Propel Water • Diet gelatin • Ocean Spray Light juice • Sugar-free ice pops

• Water • Miso soup • Diet Snapple • Smartwater • Vitaminwater • Zero Water (Fruit20) Country Time Zero-Sugar Lemonade • Luigi’s No Sugar Added Italian Ice

Please note: No caffeinated drinks are allowed.

Morning of Surgery • You may drink CLEAR LIQUIDS ONLY, up to the time you leave for the hospital. – Clear liquids include water, tea, and Gatorade (regular). – NO milk, coffee, or juice are allowed. Arrive at the hospital three hours before your scheduled surgery. You will receive an IV, antibiotics, and an injection of blood thinners when you arrive.

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