What are the restrictions of food before ambulatory surgery?
– TOP To decrease the risk of aspiration of gastric contents into the lung, patients are routinely asked not to eat or drink anything for at least 6-8 hours before surgery. Clear liquids may be allowed up to 3 hours before surgery. Coffee drinkers, if allowed to drink 3 hours before surgery, should drink their morning coffee at that time. Ask your anesthesiologist to be certain: the time limits for food or clear liquids before surgery can be institution and practioner specific. I have a history of panic attacks and I need to undergo sinus surgery. Is it possible that this condition may cause problems during the anesthetic or that my panic attacks may worsen after anesthesia and surgery? – TOP Most patients who are about to have surgery experience at least some anxiety or nervousness beforehand. A person with a history of panic attacks is likely to have a more difficult time with this.
