Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Im having iv sedation tomorrow at 2:30pm for endometrial ablation.rn said no food after 6:30am but my paperwork says 6:30pm.how long do i need to fast?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
8 hours: The longer the better. The norm is nothing after midnight for a procedures, so 6:30 am for 230 pm should work but the goal is an empty stomach. So if you can handle it don't eat after dinner.
Answered 4/19/2016
1.4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Right sided intermittent sharp pain (3wks post endometrial ablation.& appendectomy) also feeling full fast when eating & burping alot (bowels working)?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is it normal to have yellowish discharge 5 weeks after a endometrial ablation? Its not smelly ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
2013 I had sterilization+endometrial ablation, bleeding gone away & came back 2017, gyne said it is ok, know It is every 2 weeks spoting brown color.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Why am i still in pain two weeks after i had a endometrial ablation, d &c, laparoscopy, hystroscooy. I get to feeling good then it hurts?
Am i suppose to still have heavy periods after endometrial ablation after two years?
Having endometrial ablation soon. Zoladex (goserelin) injection tomorow. Heavy menstral bleeding for 4 days. Doc says take utovlan. Gyno says no. I'm confused?
I recently had an endometrial ablation. At the time of the ablation I was on OCP. My surgical note says anteverted and anteflexed 8-week sized uterus, atrophic cavity, normal tubal ostia bilaterally. Is this normal?
Is thermablate endometrial ablation usually done for uterine polyp removal. What are the other options and pros and cons to all these, and longer-term side-effects?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
