I am having a minor surgery today, (having 2 moles removed from down "south") and my surgery is at 2pm. I have no problems not eating, but what if I have a small amount of water this morning? They say no food OR drink, but have read that water is ok up to 3 or 4 hours before surgeries??? Has anyone been in my shoes, and what did you do? I am just having a gas mask, not an epidural or I-V anestesia (sp). Please help SOON!
2007-01-24 23:54:44 · 2 answers · asked by Yahoo Answerer 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
They are going by the "ancient" rules....no food or drink after midnight.....no matter if surgery is at 6 am or 2 pm like mine!
2007-01-25 00:15:16 · update #1
i work in a surgical center and u can have clear fluids up to 3 hours before the procedure. so at 11am u have to stop drinking anything. i am surprised no one went over this info. with u yesterday.
2007-01-25 00:12:10 · answer #1 · answered by Miki 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have my surgery at 11:30 am and i always have a dry mouth. i need my water
2014-11-13 02:54:43 · answer #2 · answered by stella12986 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋