A member asked:

In 5 hours am having septoplasty and turnibate reduction. i got so thirty. i just drink water. will this complicate surgery?

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Dr. Andres Sarraga answered

Specializes in Surgery - Plastics

Should not: Patients are asked to not drink or eat for a period of time before surgery to avoid having a full stomach prior to inserting an airway. Just make sure you tell the anesthesiologist what you have eaten or drank in the last 8 hours prior to your surgery.

Answered 4/1/2016

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Dr. Thomas Fiala answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

No, but: It might complicate the anesthesia! let the anesthesiologist know what you've had to drink, how much and what time.

Answered 8/5/2013

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