The clear liquid diet is a temporary diet that is used in several different settings: Important Considerations. Liquids that you can see through at room temperature about degrees Fahrenheit are considered clear liquids. This includes clear juices, broths, hard candy, ices and gelatin. The table below will help you with your choices. Phone: Clear Liquids… Read More »
You may need to follow a liquid diet prior to a medical procedure, while recovering from a gastrointestinal illness or immediately following surgery. Some forms of weight loss diets allow you to only consume liquid foods for awhile until you reach your goals. One side effect of a liquid diet may be thin stools, most… Read More »
You may be sore and have some pain in your belly for several weeks after surgery. If you had laparoscopic surgery, you also may have pain near your shoulder for a day or two after surgery. It may be hard for you to swallow for up to 6 weeks after the surgery. You may also… Read More »
A clear liquid diet consists of clear liquids — such as water, broth and plain gelatin — that are easily digested and leave no undigested residue in your intestinal tract. Your doctor may prescribe a clear liquid diet before certain medical procedures or if you have certain digestive problems. Because a clear liquid diet can’t… Read More »