Is acid reflux common while being under anesthesia? How many hours before surgery should you not eat or drink?

December 4, 2016
Asked By:bmckay825 in Pendleton, OR

On 11/28/16 I went in for a BA, Lipo admoninoplasty, & Lipo of my outter thighs. Before going under they asked if i had history of heartburn I said yes & I had taken OC meds for this the previous morning, they asked when i had eaten or drank last I said 7:30pm for food & 10:30pm I had water. My surgery was at 6:15am. They gave me a drink of something for my PH & started me out on my stomach. Then all I remember is waking up coughing & them saying they had to stop. I had to reschedule.

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December 6, 2016

Answer: Is acid reflux common while being under anesthesia? How many hours before surgery should you not eat or drink?

December 6, 2016

Answer: Is acid reflux common while being under anesthesia? How many hours before surgery should you not eat or drink?

December 6, 2016

Answer: Is acid reflux common while being under anesthesia?

December 6, 2016

Answer: Is acid reflux common while being under anesthesia?

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