Liquid Diet Instructions

A liquid diet is prescribed by a health professional for a patient before or after surgery. The diet is prescribed before surgery, if the surgery requires the digestive tract to by empty. The diet is prescribed after surgery, if the patient is unable to swallow solid foods. Never follow this diet longer than prescribed, as it does not provide enough protein or calories. Carefully keep track of everything eaten during the diet and provide a log to your healthcare professional.

Instructions

• 1

  Consult the healthcare professional to find out how long you should stay on the liquid diet, and for any special instructions. Also, take note of how many calories should be ingested each day.

• 2

  Drink the following liquids at required intervals, per your physician: fruit juices without pulp, soda, water, low fat milk, cream or Popsicles without fruit chunks, broth, fat-free consomme, strained cream soups, and bouillon, ice cream, pudding, and plain gelatin.

• 3

  Keep a log of each liquid ingested, to track your calories and ensure that you meet the daily-recommended caloric intake. Provide the log to the healthcare professional.

• 4

  Contact the healthcare professional immediately, if any of the following symptoms appear: fever above 101.4 degrees Fahrenheit, diarrhea for longer than one day, vomiting, trouble urinating or passing gas, abdominal cramps and pain.