Clear liquid diet 48hrs before mommy makeover procedure?

Thank you for your question.
Any question regarding your surgeons instructions should be directed to him or her. If you are not feeling well please call your surgeons office for some guidance. Best of luck to you.

Thank you for your question. I personally have patients discontinue food and beverage at midnight the night before your procedure so that you would have at least 8 hours with no food or drink before your surgery. I have never heard of a clear liquid diet for any procedure in plastic surgery. It is important to communicate your worries with your physician. You chose him/her because you have a certain amount of trust in them, so I would follow their protocol. Best of luck!

Dear asianmom88,I don't recommend my patients clear liquid diet before the surgery. If you are having problems with your diet, I would suggest you to consult your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery 

Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

While I don't know what's involved in your surgical plan, I personally don't ever ask a patient to do this. I would call your surgeon's office and inquire if this is truly necessary. I am assuming your surgery is with a board certified plastic surgeon. Best of Luck. 

A clear liquid diet before surgery is a common preoperative requirement for certain procedures, including a mommy makeover, to ensure that the digestive tract is clear and reduce the risk of complications during and after the surgery. However, specific instructions may vary based on the surgeon's preferences and the individual patient's health.Typically, a clear liquid diet may include:1. Water2. Clear broth (without any solid particles)3. Clear fruit juices (without pulp)4. Clear sports drinks (without artificial colors)5. Jell-O (without fruit or added toppings)6. Popsicles (without any solid pieces)It's important to follow the guidelines provided by your plastic surgeon and the medical team. They will provide you with specific instructions regarding the duration of the clear liquid diet, what is allowed or restricted, and any additional preparations you need to make before the surgery.Remember to communicate openly with your plastic surgeon and medical team about any concerns, dietary restrictions, or health conditions you may have to ensure a safe and successful mommy makeover procedure. Always follow your healthcare provider's advice for the best outcome.

Thank you for your question.  Getting yourself cleaned out before your procedure will allow your surgeon to perform a tighter closure and give you a better result.  It also helps that you won't be straining to have a bowel movement the first couple of days after surgery.  After surgery, increased fluid intake and walking will generally get your bowels back to regularity.  

This is a preference by your surgeon.  I encourage you to speak with him/her if you are not feeling well.  I also encourage you to ask questions if there is anything you want clarified regarding your surgery.  Open communication is very important to your surgeon, and to your surgical success.

Some surgeons "clear out" the bowels before a surgery where you will be on narcotics postoperatively.  The reasoning is that opioids will constipate you and if the bowels have only liquid and not solids, constipation will not be an issue.  Probably more important for colonoscopy than tummy tuck!  I think the real answer is to limit the amount of pain post operatively so you can stop all narcotics.  Things like blocks, NSAIDs, and good surgical technique - all can help with that.  Always follow your surgeon's recommendations - you are a team!
Good luck.
Dr. Z

It is important to follow the directions given by your surgeon, but if you are not feeling well I would suggest you contact the office for instructions. We have patients stop eating 8 hours prior to surgery because of the anesthesia.