Surgery day

[Rhonda Myrick 1]

i’m flying in the day of my surgery, Do we eat or drink anything before surgery?

[it'sonlythefirststep 141]

My surgery was at 7:30am was told not to eat or drink after midnight the night before. Best of luck

[Lisa K. 62]

I was told not to eat or drink anything after midnight. Most anesthesiologists or anesthetists won't put a patient under unless they have gone without food or drink for 6-8 hours. It prevents aspiration which can be serious. Good luck with your surgery!