eating/drinking before D&C?

So i went to get my pre-surgical testing today. They told me i can't eat OR drink anything past 12AM the night before the procedure....which i figured, ok...fine, i thought the procedure would be in the AM.

Well, after i left the office i got a message on my phone that it would be at 2:30PM! I can't imagine not eating or drinking anything all day before the procedure! What did everyone elses doctors say? Were you allowed to eat or drink? Do you think i should call the office to confirm that?


Also, they said to have a light dinner at 7PM....but it's EASTER...i wasn't planning on just a LIGHT dinner. Do you think it is cool if i have a little more than a LIGHT dinner? of course i am not planning on pigging out either, lol

Message edited 4/10/2009 4:21:01 PM.

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You can't eat or drink because of the anesthesia. My D&C was scheduled for 12:00 noon and I had to be there at 11:30 AM. I couldn't eat or drink anything after midnight. I made sure that I did not have anything salty the night before and I drank LOTS of water before midnight. It's definitely rough, but you can do it!

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How long does it take the anasthesia to wear off? I don't even know if they are doing local or general anesthesia for the procedure, i didnt' think to ask! Ugh.....i just can't wait to get this OVER with!!! I guess my plan is... I am just going to try to stay up really late the night before the procedure and sleep REAL late that day (if i can, i'm used to waking up so early so we will see)....this way, i can wake up...shower, and then leave my house for the D&C. Not eating won't seem so bad then!

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How long it wears off depends on what kind of anestesia they give you. I had a D&C twice and was put under both times. The second time they gave me a diferent type and it was much easier on my stomach. I threw up the first time.

It stinks that you aren't going in until 2:30! My first one I didn't end up going in until 5:30 and hadn't eaten. I was there at 8 am. I think sleeping in will definitely make you more comfortable.

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It wore off pretty quickly for me. After they woke me up, I left the doctor's office within the hour.

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DON'T DO IT! Do NOT eat or drink....starve yourself.

I had the same scenario and all I did was chew gum, and when I got there they asked me, "Did you eat or drink? " and I said NO but my DH told them I had gum, and they told me that I could not have it done.....when you get anastesia, you risk DEATH if you have any acid in your stomach, which is created bye eating/drinking/chewing.

I absolutely could NOT wait any longer.....my anxiety level was so high....so I had the choice of either waiting, OR doing it awake. I did it awake.

DO NOT EAT/DRINK/CHEW unless you want to be awake, which I do not recommend.

After the procedure, they will give you juice and some crackers....and then you can eat whatever you want. But beforehand....NOTHING.

Message edited 4/10/2009 5:46:25 PM.

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I had the same thing as the above poster, I had to be rushed down to have a D&C following my late miscarriage, and the doctors told me that because I had eaten a cookie and had a cup of tea at 10 am, I had to wait until 4 pm to have the anestesthic...it was awful waiting. DO NOT EAT, make your life easier and safer.

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I had mine scheduled for 2:30pm and they told me that I couldn't eat past midnight. I had to be at the hospital at 11:30am. Me and DH went to the diner the night before and ate at 10:30 so I wouldn't wake up starving. Surprisingly, your body cooperates and eating and drinking is the last thing you are thinking about. Good luck and God bless..

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I think you're safe to have your Easter dinner b/c your procedure is so late tomorrow. Just make sure you have nothing after midnight like they say so that your stomach is empty by 2:30.

Good luck.

The procedure itself really isn't bad. The physical pain doesn't even compare to the emotional pain.

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just have a normal dinner early the day before and then DO NOT EAT OR DRINK AFTER 12 MIDNIGHT! it's not worth risking your safety!!!

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DOnt So it. Anesthesia is very risky when you even have a SIP of water. Its b/c its a light anesthesia..like a twillight...

When I went to have mine, I had drank a glass of water and they wanted to intubate me to put me under. That freaked me out b/c I didnt want tubes down my throat for a 5-10 min procedure. I ended up doing my D & C awake b/c I wa sin the hospital and the OR was booked for us.

ANyway, just deal the best you can, you can eat lots after.