What are Pre-Op drinks?
Nutricia Pre-Op is a clear, lemon flavoured sugary drink designed to be taken before surgery. It has been found that the drinks can reduce the stress on the body from surgery, which may result in a quicker recovery.
How should I take the drinks?
The drinks come in ready-to-drink 200ml bottles that are best served chilled.
The day before surgery:
- Drink 4 bottles of Nutricia Pre-Op from 6pm
The day of surgery:
- Drink 2 bottles of Nutricia Pre-Op up to 2 hours before surgery
Cautions
The Pre-Op drinks may not be suitable for patients on insulin or with poorly controlled diabetes – please discuss this with your surgical team before taking the drinks.