Drinking Before Surgery

[JamieMN]

Hey all. Does anyone know...is it safe to drink alcohol the night before surgery? I'm having a laparoscopy for endometriosis tomorrow. I am so nervous and really want a beer. Anyone know?

[beaugrl0824]

One won't kill you, don't get bombed and follow the pre surgery instructions. I craved glass of wine the night before my last csection, didn't figure that was a good idea though lol.

[Dark_Soul]

What are your preop orders? Lots of procedures advise you to be npo for a certain amount time before hand.

[JamieMN]

They just told me to not eat or drink after 10 pm. It's 8:30 here.

[frndlyfn]

I personally wouldnt but it is your body.  I would drink a calming tea instead.

[Care191]

I would not drink alcohol, it will make you dehydrated. I would just drink water. I used to be a surgical assistant. And I have had patients puke after drinking alcohol.

[JennyTime]

Yep. They will cancel if you drink or eat. You don't want to take the chance and vomit under anesthesia and aspirate. What were your pre open instructions?

Quoting Dark_Soul:

What are your preop orders? Lots of procedures advise you to be npo for a certain amount time before hand.

[JennyTime]

Then go for it.

Quoting JamieMN:

They just told me to not eat or drink after 10 pm. It's 8:30 here.

[kansasmom1978]

You can have whatever you want until they tell you to stop. So if it's no food or drink after midnight, go for it

[FL2AK]

It will dehydrate you and alcohol is a blood thinner. Two things you don't want to deal with while in surgery.

[JamieMN]

Thanks ladies! I opted out of the beer and went for a run with my dog instead. Still calmed me down like I hoped.  :)

Wish me luck and baby dust!