Guest guest Posted February 6, 2004 Report Share Posted February 6, 2004 Hi, i am so worried about this : 1) nurse told me NO food or water after midnight the night before surgery, no mints, gum, or even a sip of water !! This has me worried since i am thirsty in the morning and could even gag from not drinking anything for that long. Surgery is at 7:00 AM. have to be at hospital at 5:00.AM. Doc had nurse call to say NO gum or mints since that would even increase gastric secretions ? This has me more worried now than the surgery itself.!!!! Maybe i should practice trying to do this soon, when my cold is over, so i can know that i can do it , or NOT do it....? 2) I have a slight cold and cough that i am recovering from. Has anyone gone into surgery with a lingering cough ? I hope it will be gone in 2 weeks. Nurse said they will still operate as long as i have no fever. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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