Can I have ice chips before surgery?

September 10, 2016
Asked By:vosk31 in Denton, TX

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?

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September 12, 2016

Answer: Can I have ice chips before surgery?

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Austin Hayes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Austin Hayes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 17, 2016

Answer: Ice Chips in the Morning

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 17, 2016

Answer: Ice Chips in the Morning

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 13, 2016

Answer: Your anesthesiologist will tell you of ice chips are okay before mommy makeover surgery.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 13, 2016

Answer: Your anesthesiologist will tell you of ice chips are okay before mommy makeover surgery.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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September 26, 2016

Answer: Pre op

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 26, 2016

Answer: Pre op

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 11, 2016

Answer: Absolutely not

Gary Lawton, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 11, 2016

Answer: Absolutely not

Gary Lawton, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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