My mouth gets very dry at night and in the morning. I know I'm not allowed anything after midnight. I just want something to wet my throat. So is it safe to have a few ice chips?
September 26, 2016
Answer: Pre op You should have nothing to eat or drink, including ice chips, prior to surgery. If an exception is to be made it will have to come with consent from your surgeon and/or anesthesiologist. Please note, they are not trying to be "mean" and torture you. This guideline is for your safety during surgery.
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September 26, 2016
Answer: Pre op You should have nothing to eat or drink, including ice chips, prior to surgery. If an exception is to be made it will have to come with consent from your surgeon and/or anesthesiologist. Please note, they are not trying to be "mean" and torture you. This guideline is for your safety during surgery.
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September 11, 2016
Answer: Absolutely not Dry mouth is not a reason to put yourself at risk for aspiration pneumonia which at the very least will complicate your recovery and at the worst can be fatal.
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September 11, 2016
Answer: Absolutely not Dry mouth is not a reason to put yourself at risk for aspiration pneumonia which at the very least will complicate your recovery and at the worst can be fatal.
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