“How soon after anesthesia can I drink water?”
I will have surgery under general anesthesia. How soon after anesthesia can I drink water?
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As soon as you wake up and they make sure you are not nauseous you can drink water.
Your anesthesiologist would decide that based on many factors including how long it takes for you to wake up, ability to protect airway, any concerns for swallowing deficits, type of surgery and so on.
Usually it is ok as soon as you are awake enough to drink without choking. The nurses in the recovery room are good judges of when it is ok. Sometimes there are surgeries that require you to not be able to take any food or liquid by mouth but most surgeries allow drinking as soon as it is safe in the recovery room.
This is a general answer and may not apply directly to you. It is important to consult with your surgeon to get an answer specific to your specific situation.
This is a general answer and may not apply directly to you. It is important to consult with your surgeon to get an answer specific to your specific situation.
Depends on surgical procedure & Dr’s orders. Also, post anesthesia symptoms, nausea & vomiting.
Hi,
You will be able to start drinking water in the recovery room. Take small sips and then continue to increase your water intake to help flush out your system.
You will be able to start drinking water in the recovery room. Take small sips and then continue to increase your water intake to help flush out your system.
Talk with Anesthesia.
