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The primary reason is that your stomach needs to be empty. General anesthesia can cause a person to vomit, or the person's own gag reflex can cause vomiting when the esophageal tube is being placed into the patient. This is why it's done when the patient is already under, and also why they give you a muscle relaxant beforehand.
Vomiting under such conditions can lead to the person aspirating (inhaling) the vomited material into the lungs, which is a very serious matter. If it happens during the surgical procedure, depending on the reason for surgery, the patient could die as a result.
What else can I help you with?
What is the best pre-bariatric diet to put myself on?
The diet you need to eat before surgery needs to be individualized. Only your doctor and nutritionist can tell you exactly what foods you need to be eating before the surgery, and when you need to start dietary changes.
Fasting before getting teeth pulled?
If you are going to be sedated, you need to avoid eating anything for about 12 hours prior to the surgery. You want nothing on your stomach, including water. If the surgeon is going to use only local anesthetics, you should eat prior to the surgery.
How long do you need to soak apples for before eating them?
You don't need to soak an apple before eating. You just need to wash the apple with water beforehand. To keep apple slices from turning brown, you can soak them for 3-4 minutes in water or lemon juice.
What should I do before bariatric surgery?
You are going to need to speak with the doctor that is performing the procedure. Most of the time you are not allowed to eat within about eight or so hours before the procedure is to begin.
Can a dog take his medication before surgery?
You need to check with the Veterinarian who is doing the surgery.
What are the basics of a gastric surgery diet?
The first thing that you will need to do is consult with your doctor. He or she will explain everything that you will need to do in order to prepare for the surgery. You will need to go on a special diet after the surgery but not before.
Does pepperoni need to be cooked before eating?
no.
What should i do before a bariatric surgery?
Before bariatric surgery it is important to get consultations and evaluations from a variety of health care professionals such as doctors, nutritionists, and pharmacists. Before the actual surgery date make sure you've purchased the supplies you'll need for recovery. Take all your medications as prescribed. Also, try to arrange to have a friend available for a few days following your surgery to help you out. Make sure to inform your doctor if you get sick within 48 hours of the surgery. Try to arrange to be part of a support group for after surgery. For more information, go to: http://www.yourbariatricsurgeryguide.com/surgery-before/
What should I do before and after my weight loss surgery to insure it's success?
Your diet will need to change both before and after surgery. Your doctor may recommend that you begin your pre-op diet atleast 2 months before the surgery. Your diet will continue after surgery as well. You will need to eat healthier foods and smaller amounts of food.
Does tapioca flour need to be cooked before eating?
No, but i wouldn't recomend eating flour.
What can you eat before laproscopic surgery?
The doctor tells you that you are not allow to eat or drink 24 hr before surgery. But lets say its a 12pm tomorrow sugery, you atop eating at 10 or 10 30 pm and you will be good. Just don't eat anything, they say it can mess with your anistetic *sorry with spelling* I have had a Lap, and other surgeries so I am fmiluar with what they say to you. If you wake up and feel you need to drink or eat something have it be nothing at all to not rick it, or 7 am 1 square of toast and a dixie of water, sometimes they let it slide if its a very little amout, and is hours before surgery. I
How long do you have to wait before you can wear contacts after retinal laser surgery?
Why would you need contacts after the surgery? You need to ask your doctor about this one.
