Can I eat before fibroid surgery

Before fibroid surgery, patients usually need to fast to avoid the risk of aspiration of gastric contents during surgery. Patients should strictly follow the doctor's advice on the day of surgery, usually refraining from eating 8 hours before surgery and refraining from drinking water 2 hours before surgery to ensure the smooth progress of the surgery.

1. Why do you need to fast before surgery?

Fibroid surgery is a common medical procedure that requires anesthesia. In order to prevent aspiration (gastric contents entering the trachea or lungs) caused by vomiting during anesthesia, the stomach should be completely empty. Food and liquids stay in the stomach for different periods of time, usually solids take about 8 hours, and clear liquids only take 2 hours. However, before surgery, the specific diet arrangement may be adjusted according to the anesthesia method (general anesthesia or local anesthesia) and the individual situation of the patient. The patient should confirm with the doctor in advance.

2. Dietary considerations before surgery

- Eat a light diet the day before: The day before surgery, it is recommended to eat low-fat, easily digestible foods, such as rice porridge, clear soup, soft vegetables, etc., which can reduce the burden of digestion. Avoid spicy, greasy and indigestible foods, such as fried foods or red meat.

- Strictly abide by the fasting and water ban time: Doctors usually give suggestions based on the surgery time and anesthesia process, such as fasting the night before and only drinking a small amount of water 2 hours before the surgery. If the patient fails to fast and drink as required, the surgery time may be forced to be rescheduled, affecting the treatment process.

-Special instructions for medications: If you need to take special medications on the day of surgery, such as antihypertensive drugs or insulin, you should communicate with your doctor in advance and take the medications as directed while ensuring safety.

3. Special patient groups need attention

Some people, such as pregnant women, patients with diabetes, gastrointestinal diseases, or delayed gastric emptying, should pay special attention to preoperative dietary regulations, because metabolic and digestive functions may affect the emptying time of gastric contents. If you are not sure whether you can eat or drink, you should seek guidance from your doctor in time before surgery.

Before fibroid surgery, the fasting regulations should be strictly followed to ensure the safety of the surgery. When choosing a surgery date, you should fully communicate with your doctor in advance to understand the preoperative preparations and ensure a smooth postoperative recovery. To avoid unexpected situations, patients should consult a professional doctor in a timely manner and improve the relevant preparations and living habits from preoperative to postoperative.