Is apple juice more filling than water?

Kersbear

Or are they pretty equal?  I'm just trying to figure out if I should go out and buy some apple juice before Casey's surgery or not.  I have to stop BFing him at midnight the night before surgery.  He can have clear liquids up to the 4 hours prior to surgery.  Nothing by mouth the 4 hours before surgery.  He eats (nurses, sips of water, food) all.the.time.  So I need to try to get his belly the most full right at that 4 hour mark, in hopes that he doesn't become too much of a beast because of being hungry.

maloriee

Yes, apple juice has calories/carbs, so I would say it would be more filling than just water.  It also has sugar though, so be careful.  Good luck!!

two-pink-shoes

I don't know about more filling but the sugar in it would probably help his tummy feel less hungry.

Kersbear

Yeah, the sugar is why I'm not too keen on giving him the apple juice, but it's a one time thing so probably not that big of a deal.  Casey is happy and content when he eats, but man does he have a temper if he's hungry.

BananaPancake

I would definitely try apple or pear to see if you can't just keep the little guy happy - we're not big juice people around here, just because of the sugar, but times like surgeries mean all the rules are out the window! GL!

BubbleToes

Did the doctor specifically say no BM?  Ours classified it under clear liquids so we didn't have to hold off quite as long.  Might be worth a pone call to double check!

flippy1234

https://www.kellymom.com/health/illness/baby-surgery.html

 I'm pretty sure BM is a clear liquid.