2006-09-10 15:29:41 · 25 answers · asked by Ms Tracey Lyn 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
that's generally the case. that's to assure that your belly is empty as some people have severe nausea and vomiting after anesthesia. it's for your own good!
2006-09-10 15:31:35 · answer #1 · answered by irish_3078 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Correct. No food or drink.
A small bit of water to moisten your mouth and throat is okay. Chewing gum may be helpful to keep you from thinking about food.
A few hours without food won't kill you, of course. What sucks is if your surgery get delayed be several hours, they still won't let you eat or drink at all during that waiting time. One time I had to wait until 4 PM the next day for my surgery and I was getting rather grumpy without any food or drink for more than 16 hours. But, surgery delays probably don't happen too often.
2006-09-10 22:41:29 · answer #2 · answered by barefootboy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would be the normal, depending on what kind of surgery. You can have some water (not a lot just enough to get your mouth wet if needed) , and honestly if you get migraines easily I would take something before you go in and let them know what you took and why. I have had 28 surgery's and always take migraine pills prior with no problems.
Good Luck
2006-09-10 22:33:34 · answer #3 · answered by baby_thumper_girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had tons of surgeries - no food or drink after midnight for sure (not even a lick of a lollipop or an ice cube). Your stomach needs to be empty while you are anestestized or your run the risk of aspirating (inhaling) vomit while you are under. It happened to me once and I got a terrible lung infection after surgery.
If you're worried about feeling nausea after your surgery - there's a new mediction they can give you that will prevent that (I forget what it's called - but it works for me).
2006-09-10 22:39:11 · answer #4 · answered by ALLaboutDC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. You should not eat or drink at least 8 hours prior to your operation. The reason for that is to allow your body to digest whatever is in your body. This is also a preventive thing just in case you throw up or regurgitate during the operation and block your airways because you will be under medication and will not have any reaction to that like you normally would and that can be fatal.
2006-09-10 22:37:23 · answer #5 · answered by Desperate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what the doctor says. Sometimes it is nothing after 8:00 PM. Give the hospital a call where you are having it done, ask for a nurse and ask her/him. Good luck with tomorrow, I will keep you in my prayers that it goes well and you heal quickly.
2006-09-10 22:40:52 · answer #6 · answered by The_answer_person 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what the surgery is for. Generally speaking you are probably better off not eating anything; just drink some water.
2006-09-10 23:02:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the doctor told you not to AFTER 12:00 I guess alright but If I was the doctor, I would say NOTHING after 8 pm.. do not know why he would say 12 midnight
2006-09-10 22:43:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the procedure. Best bet? Do like I did when I didn't know and call the nurse at the Emergency Room. Tell her what you're having done and she can tell you... When I had foot surgery, it was no big deal. When my late husband had major heart surgery, it *was* a big deal. Again, it all depends on what you're having done, so do call ahead and find out. Good luck, by the way... !
2006-09-10 22:37:21 · answer #9 · answered by coorissee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's the usual amount of time the night before any surgery. Follow the instructions that were told to you by your doctor. Good luck.
2006-09-10 22:39:09 · answer #10 · answered by Bazinga 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on the surgery. Sometimes they say 12 hours prior.
Good luck with your surgery!
2006-09-10 22:40:39 · answer #11 · answered by Emilyclair 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋