quick question...surgery monday...

Nicki08
on 9/13/14 12:53 am

VSG on 09/15/14

so on surgeons instructions it says no liquid after midnight....hospital instruction says no liquid after midnigh****er ok...hhmmm so can I have water the morning of surgery?

Dreamingofbeaches
on 9/13/14 1:18 am

with

I wouldn't just to be safe. I wasn't supposed to have anything after midnight except a tiny sip to take medication.

-Jen

Consult weight 4/7/14: 381.5 SW 7/1/14:

56sunShine14
on 9/13/14 1:23 am

NO. Some surgeons will not operate if you have had more than one ounce in the 8-12 hours before surgery. What they may let you have is enough to wet your lips or just a couple of small ice chips. Drinking anything just before surgery can cause problems with the anesthesia and aspiration - look up n Wikipedia and you will understand.

All posts that I make on this site, any forum, are a result in my having experience and caring for anyone having to go through life as an obese person. If you have medical issues, please see your doctor for medical advice.

Karen

Gwen M.
on 9/13/14 1:29 am

VSG on 03/13/14

No, you can't.

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
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LucyWong
on 9/13/14 1:45 am - Calgary, Canada

VSG on 10/01/14 with

NO Means No girl and water is a liquid too. Good luck on your day too!

Sincerely, Lucy

Mikki_from_Maine
on 9/13/14 2:09 am - Augusta, ME

VSG on 09/15/14

Mine said nothing after midnight and only a small sip of water at least 4 hours before arriving and mentioned no ice chips. I read on here people say to bring chap stick!

Small Steps lead to surprising changes... ~Mikki Hw 232 sw 208.4 cw138.8. m1-17, m2 -8, m3 -11 m4 - 6, m5 -6, m6 -5 m7 -4, m8 -6 m9 -2 m10 -2 m11 -5 m12 -2 m13 -2 *Goal reached in 10.5 months!*

Nicki08
on 9/13/14 2:28 am

VSG on 09/15/14

Wow...well that clears that up..no water after midnight Sunday night...got it!...thanks everyone...

aharris30
on 9/13/14 3:40 am

VSG on 05/13/14

NOPE! They tell you this because it reduces the risk for aspiration during surgery. This is the reflux of acid/liquids into the lungs while lying supine on the surgery table. DO NOT TAKE A CHANCE. If you aspirate during surgery this can lead to them keeping you intubate on the ventilator (breathing machine) and being admitted for a longer hospital stay.

mickeymantle
on 9/13/14 3:43 am - Eugene/Springfield, OR

VSG on 07/22/13

only a tiny sip if you have a pill you must take with the surgeon and anesthesiologists ok you probbly got a list of what pill you can take the day before and the day of surgery

less is better they will hook you uo to a iv when you get to the hospital

CALL THE SURGEONS OFFICE IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION SOMEONE IS ALWAYS ON CALL

175 lb lost,412 hw 336sw,241 cw surgery July 22 2013,surgeon Dr Colin MacColl,

Julia HasHerLifeNow
on 9/13/14 7:46 am

VSG on 10/09/12

My instruction was no solid food after midnight and drinking water, tea or clear broth ok up to three hours before surgery. But call your surgeon and follow the instructions given by the surgeon. Good luck Monday!

5ft0; highest weight 222; surgery weight 208; current weight 120

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