I am required to be on a clear liquid diet prior to surgery. Is coffee black regular allowed on this? decaf?

Answer 1

Coffee is not a clear liquid. I had an Uncle have his surgery postponed over a cup of Java.

Stick to water. Nothing with colour or sugar.

Answer 2

I would stay away from the caffiene, especially since it elevates your adrenaline and you don't want to be having heart issues during surgery. The more water you drink, the more likely you are to have less pain after surgery. Stay away from caffiene altogether. It's a toxin anyway. I think the only reason they want you on a liquid diet is to reduce your solid waste so you don't lose it during surgery, and to reduce the functions your body is performing during the surgery. Nonetheless caffeine is a laxative, and you don't want to soil yourself during surgery.

Oh yeah...haha coffee is not a clear liquid!

Answer 3

According to what I learned in classes(pre-nursing) and my hospital stays, No. Clear liquids other than water include chicken broth,7up, and apple juice. No coffee, what a way to start the day!

Answer 4

You have been asked be on a clear diet before surgery to empty your bowels...Coffee decreases bowel movement, so you shouldn't drink coffee.
Stick to clear broth, clear juices like cranberry, apple etc with no pulp. No milk either.

Answer 5

No including decaf that isn't clear

Answer 6

no coffee is not allowed that isnt clear liquid sorry

Answer 7

well coffee is not clear liquid..i would stick with water or ginger ale ...

Answer 8

what colour coffee did you say


and you said it had to be clear

Answer 9

yes both are just no red juices or red jellos

Answer 10

yes