New Research Suggests Drinking Before Surgery Can Help Recovery

[@dd4138]

I went against the doctors order and drank a glass of water two hours before and I felt great after.

[@alyssanowak9272]

So u think I’ll be ok if I do that they do it so patients Won’t aspirate I just can’t imagine go on without drinking water or Gatorade or something

[@klausrostock4163]

@@alyssanowak9272 soooo true , the blind leading the blind

[@jamedlock83]

Just because it didn't happen this time, doesn't mean it won't next time. . They tell you that for a reason

[@sergiopabon1387]

Why not put a saline?
IV bag. Then you get the best of both worlds.

[@klausrostock4163]

CLEARFAST, it’s a new product , to drink before surgery , says to take at least 3 hours prior . I’ll just down 2 bottles around midnight to be sure , I’ll check back here to let you guys know how it went

[@alyssanowak9272]

So can I drink just water after midnight?? Surgery isn’t till 1 pm??

[@Priscilla-Prancercise]

That makes me so mad. Many surgeons will tell you to have nothing after midnight, regardless of whether your surgery starts at 8AM or 1 PM. They really don’t care that you’re suffering hunger and dehydration for an additional five hours. It’s ridiculous. If you want to follow standard orders, I would probably give it eight hours before surgery. If you don’t care about their old rules, you can have clear liquids up to two hours before surgery.

[@danielleg2616]

I'm scared to do this but will drink Gatorade

[@jamedlock83]

I wouldn't do it at all. Just because it didn't happen to them doesn't mean it won't happen to you! If your doctors says NO, then don't do it.

[@Priscilla-Prancercise]

The doctors are using old information that can harm you. Drink your Gatorade up to two hours pre-surgery. I would.