I am scheduled to have rhinoplasty, a u-lift, lower blepharoplasty and co2 laser at 11a. I am an early riser (5a) and always drink a lot of water. Doctors orders are no food or drink after midnight. Can I really not drink any water the morning of my surgery? I don't mind not eating, but not drinking water makes me very uncomfortable. Can I have a bit of black coffee? It would be one thing if my surgery was at 7a, but 11a? Also I am supposed to take my antibiotic, amox, w/ food.
Answer: Drinking on the morning of surgery... The simple answer to this question is to follow your surgeons instructions exactly, or risk having the surgery cancelled. Different surgeons and anesthesiologists have different theories on this question, but it all boils down to what your doctors want you to do.
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Answer: Black coffee the morning of surgery may lead to cancellation. There is controversy as to when people should begin fasting and abstaining from water the morning of surgery, but coffee is a bad idea. The rationale for not eating or drinking 8 hours before surgery is to ensure your stomach is empty and is not stimulated to produce acid and digestive enzymes. During anesthesia, if you vomit from nauseousness, aspiration pneumonia or worse can happen. A sip of water in the am is not a deal-breaker, but coffee would be because it stimulates too much acidity. Insofar as antibiotics are concerned, an intravenous dose just before surgery is the norm, rather than taking an oral antibiotic. Hope this helps! Dr Joseph
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Answer: Black coffee the morning of surgery may lead to cancellation. There is controversy as to when people should begin fasting and abstaining from water the morning of surgery, but coffee is a bad idea. The rationale for not eating or drinking 8 hours before surgery is to ensure your stomach is empty and is not stimulated to produce acid and digestive enzymes. During anesthesia, if you vomit from nauseousness, aspiration pneumonia or worse can happen. A sip of water in the am is not a deal-breaker, but coffee would be because it stimulates too much acidity. Insofar as antibiotics are concerned, an intravenous dose just before surgery is the norm, rather than taking an oral antibiotic. Hope this helps! Dr Joseph
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February 23, 2018
Answer: NPO after midnight (no eating or drinking the morning of surgery) Hi I think the best course of action here is to be conservative and not have anything the morning of surgery. Be sure to discuss with your anesthesiologist and surgeon, but there is no sense in increasing the chances of aspiration of stomach contents during anesthesia induction if you are scheduled for elective surgery, by drinking the morning of your operation. Aspiration can result in pneumonia and other complications which can be serious in rare cases.
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Answer: NPO after midnight (no eating or drinking the morning of surgery) Hi I think the best course of action here is to be conservative and not have anything the morning of surgery. Be sure to discuss with your anesthesiologist and surgeon, but there is no sense in increasing the chances of aspiration of stomach contents during anesthesia induction if you are scheduled for elective surgery, by drinking the morning of your operation. Aspiration can result in pneumonia and other complications which can be serious in rare cases.
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October 15, 2017
Answer: Surgery scheduled for 11 AM, can I have some water in the morning? In our practice, it is acceptable to drink water six hours prior to the induction of general anesthesia. So is best to check with your operative surgeon and anesthesiologist. The reason for this is to prevent any stomach contents from potentially getting into your lungs if you are should have any nausea or vomiting before,during or after the anesthetic.
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Answer: Surgery scheduled for 11 AM, can I have some water in the morning? In our practice, it is acceptable to drink water six hours prior to the induction of general anesthesia. So is best to check with your operative surgeon and anesthesiologist. The reason for this is to prevent any stomach contents from potentially getting into your lungs if you are should have any nausea or vomiting before,during or after the anesthetic.
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June 3, 2015
Answer: Eating or drinking prior to surgery Most anesthesiologists recommend that you only have small sips of water, if needed, to take pills prior to surgery. The concern is that, if you have food or liquid in your stomach while under anesthesia, it could come up your esophagus and go down into your lungs. If that were to happen, it could potentially be life threatening.
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Answer: Eating or drinking prior to surgery Most anesthesiologists recommend that you only have small sips of water, if needed, to take pills prior to surgery. The concern is that, if you have food or liquid in your stomach while under anesthesia, it could come up your esophagus and go down into your lungs. If that were to happen, it could potentially be life threatening.
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