Need help from WeightWise patients...

I'm totally confused!  My surgery is Monday morning.  I was given a prescription to get filled for "Emend" (an anti-nausea medication).  Here is why I need your help - it reads, "Take within 3 hours of induction of anesthesia".  Does this mean I should take it AT LEAST 3 hours before surgery or does it mean that I SHOULDN'T take it any earlier than 3 hours before surgery?????

I called Dr. B's office today to clarify, but got voicemail.  Someone called me back late this afternoon (sorry, but I didn't catch her name).  I explained my question, but honestly I don't think she knew the answer.  She "assumed" that I should take it 3 or more hours before.  Actually, I was leaning more towards the other way being "right".  If any of you remember how this works - please guide poor, clueless me.

Thanks in advance,
Teri

Hi, Teri.
Based on the words "within" and "induction," if, for example, your surgery is scheduled for 7 a.m., you would take the medication no earlier than 4 a.m., no later that 6:59 a.m., or somewhere in between. If you took it more than 3 hours before your surgery, it would, probably, begin to wear off by the time of your surgery, lose its potency, etc.  Hope this helps.
Blessings,
Mary

Teri,

I had HORRIBLE nausea after surgery, so if the directions say at least 3 hours before surgery, I would take it "3 hours before"  like when you're being prepped for the surgery.  the nice thing about all of this is the nausea does pass and it really helps to have someone to gripe at when you're having it....  ( I was VERY lucky that I had Ruth and Rita and a couple of other people at my bedside to laugh at me when I felt terrible....LOL)...

Either way, follow those directions explicitly.....and also know they give you the phenergan gell after the surgery to help with the nausea, so you should be well covered.  Doc B doesn't leave many stones unturned when it comes to his patience needs.

T.

Call the nurse's station at the hospital.  They will be able to advise you.  My read on those instructions is the same as Mary's- no earlier than 3 hours before surgery time but before you go in.  I didn't have anything like that so I can't help you any more.  Sorry!

I decided not to get mine filled so I'm not sure what you should do. I just wanted to wish you luck on your procedure Monday.  I have my sleeve on Wednesday morning.  I'm getting a little anxious.  And I guess we'll both be having yummy broth or jello for Thanksgiving dinner!
Good Luck!
~Stacy

I agree to call the nurses station.  They will know.  When I have any surgical procedures, I request a scopolamine patch be placed behind my ear.  It has worked every time and the good thing is it can stay on for up to 3 days.  Good luck Monday.

I have no clue but wanted to wish you the best!  Congrats on your surgery.  It is an awesome tool and your life is chaning for the better!  I was like Kim and got the patch behind my ear and that worked great.