Prior to Your Procedure:
For all ESG and Overstitch, you will need to start on a clear liquid diet the morning before your procedure.
In addition, you must avoid food and/or liquid for 12 hours before your scheduled procedure, as you will be sedated or intubated during the procedure. Typically this will mean nothing to eat or drink after midnight (except AM medications approved by your surgeon)
Recommended Choices for Clear Liquid Diet:
- Crystal Light or sugar-free Kool-Aid
- Tea and coffee (NutraSweet, Splenda, Sweet-n-low, Stevia allowed) (Sugar Free Creamer)
- Sugar-free gelatin
- Propel Zero, Powerade Zero, or Gatorade Zero
- Sugar-free popsicles
- Sugar-free Italian Ice
- Broth or Bouillon (chicken, beef, or vegetable)
- Bariatric Advantage clear protein drink (Journeylite)
- Journeylite supplements: fruit drinks, protein bouillon, and hot beverages (made with 8oz water)
- Limit juice to 8 ounces daily
Avoid:
- Carbonated beverages
- No juice drinks, juice cocktails
- No alcohol
Due to the sedation for your procedure, you will need a “responsible adult” driver. Unfortunately we cannot allow Lyft, Uber, or taxi services for transportation afterward.
