My breast augmentation is today... and this "no water" thing is killing me

jojo625 · 07-15-2009, 07:53 AM

So I'm T Minus 8 hours away from my surgery and I am dutifully obliging by the ps's "no food or drink after midnight" rule but... they need me to take a pregnancy test when I get there at 3:15 (standard procedure). How can they expect me to have any urine to test with if I haven't had a drink in 15 hours?? Im already so bad at urine tests (I can never go under pressure!) and that's when I chug a glass of water beforehand.

So is it way wrong to cheat and drink a little something? Or should I just hold it the next time I have to go (which could mean holding it for HOURS)? On top of everything, I'm expecting to get my period today! Gahhh today is going to be just awful :P

trinandgabesmom · 07-15-2009, 08:03 AM

I would say go along w/their suggestion and avoid water. You don't want something such as that to cause them to not go through w/your surgery today. I just say try your best at holding it and if nothing else call them and explain the situation. Best of luck to you today!

bebby · 07-15-2009, 08:29 AM

I wouldn´t recommend cheating (although I have been guilty and once ate a chocolate bar before a surgery) but ssshhhhhh - dont tell anyone will you!
When you really, really, really cant go without drinking- then try sucking on an icecube....
I believe its the fluid in your stomach that can cause issues should you feel nauseas during the op or after (please dont quote me on this though) ..
Good Luck with your surgery and wishing you the best!

Ginzing · 07-15-2009, 08:44 AM

I would definitely follow your doctor's orders. I have a friend, who's puppy just had surgery. She told the folks at the vet to watch the pup, so she wouldn't eat her poo...sorry I know this is gross. They didn't...the dog ate her excrement and then aspirated it through her nose during surgery. Needless to say the vet was quite shocked about that. Now the puppy is on antibiotics. Moral of the story...it's not a good idea to eat or drink anything before surgery!

DustBunnyHop · 07-15-2009, 08:48 AM

I was very thirsty too pre-op and I broke down and drank half a glass of club soda I just couldn't take it anymore. I figured it would be ok because they perform surgery in emergency situations on people who have not had time to fast. But don't follow my advice I still suggest skipping eating and drinking until post-op. It sucked for me becaue they wouldn't allow me to drink anything in recovery until I left the surgical center it almost killed me.

jojo625 · 07-15-2009, 09:43 AM

How do I "thank" people? You each deserve mine! Thanks for the advice and I will do my best to follow it!!

mommy2 · 07-15-2009, 10:12 AM

Jojo625, I completely understand where you are coming from!!!!!!! I insisted that my PS put me as the first appointment of the day. I told him I would dye if I went past 9:00 a.m. without eating or drinking. I have a self diagnosed water addiction. LOL.

I would say a sip of water is fine.

hairgirl · 07-15-2009, 10:15 AM

best wishes today on your breast augmentation

NYGal01 · 07-15-2009, 12:42 PM

I agree with the other ladies, I'd follow the instructions. There's a reason behind 'em. I was the same way before my breast augmentation last week, so I know how annoying it can be. Good luck today!!

just looking · 07-15-2009, 12:58 PM

My surgery was at 1:30 and they told me I couldnt eat or drink after 5:30 AM. I couldnt make it... I had a drink at 9:00 AM. Just a sip is all I needed. I did fine through surgery, thank goodness. Next surgery I have I am getting the first appointment of the day.

07-15-2009, 07:53 AM	#1
jojo625 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New York, NY Posts: 14 Thanks: 8 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	My ba is today... and this "no water" thing is killing me So I'm T Minus 8 hours away from my surgery and I am dutifully obliging by the ps's "no food or drink after midnight" rule but... they need me to take a pregnancy test when I get there at 3:15 (standard procedure). How can they expect me to have any urine to test with if I haven't had a drink in 15 hours?? Im already so bad at urine tests (I can never go under pressure!) and that's when I chug a glass of water beforehand. So is it way wrong to cheat and drink a little something? Or should I just hold it the next time I have to go (which could mean holding it for HOURS)? On top of everything, I'm expecting to get my period today! Gahhh today is going to be just awful :P

07-15-2009, 08:48 AM	#5
DustBunnyHop Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 241 Thanks: 22 Thanked 91 Times in 84 Posts	I was very thirsty too pre-op and I broke down and drank half a glass of club soda I just couldn't take it anymore. I figured it would be ok because they perform surgery in emergency situations on people who have not had time to fast. But don't follow my advice I still suggest skipping eating and drinking until post-op. It sucked for me becaue they wouldn't allow me to drink anything in recovery until I left the surgical center it almost killed me. __________________ Dr. David Kim

07-15-2009, 10:12 AM	#7
mommy2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North America Posts: 196 Thanks: 106 Thanked 173 Times in 142 Posts	Jojo625, I completely understand where you are coming from!!!!!!! I insisted that my PS put me as the first appointment of the day. I told him I would dye if I went past 9:00 a.m. without eating or drinking. I have a self diagnosed water addiction. LOL. I would say a sip of water is fine. __________________ Age:30's breast augmentation Date: 2008 Silicone Mentors 375cc Pre breast augmentation Size: B/small C Post breast augmentation Size: Perky D/DD Type: unders with areola incision Happy!!!!!!!!!!!! My best advice: have realistic expectations, communicate clearly about what size you want, and only go with a PS with a fabulous reputation of excellence!

07-15-2009, 10:15 AM	#8
hairgirl "Life ain't always beautiful, but it's a beautiful ride" Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: arizona Posts: 639 Thanks: 141 Thanked 275 Times in 226 Posts	best wishes today on your breast augmentation __________________ DR. MEGER 5'7 135lbs 36 saggy a/b 36DDD 500hp silicone/full anchor lift, aereola reduction YOU MUST SEND A NOTE 1ST & be getting or already have a lift

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07-15-2009, 08:03 AM	#2
trinandgabesmom Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Midland, Michigan Posts: 308 Thanks: 51 Thanked 78 Times in 75 Posts	I would say go along w/their suggestion and avoid water. You don't want something such as that to cause them to not go through w/your surgery today. I just say try your best at holding it and if nothing else call them and explain the situation. Best of luck to you today!

07-15-2009, 08:29 AM	#3
bebby Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sunshine Coast, Australia. Posts: 2,040 Thanks: 1,421 Thanked 872 Times in 755 Posts	I wouldn´t recommend cheating (although I have been guilty and once ate a chocolate bar before a surgery) but ssshhhhhh - dont tell anyone will you! When you really, really, really cant go without drinking- then try sucking on an icecube.... I believe its the fluid in your stomach that can cause issues should you feel nauseas during the op or after (please dont quote me on this though) .. Good Luck with your surgery and wishing you the best!

07-15-2009, 08:44 AM	#4
Ginzing Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 116 Thanks: 106 Thanked 55 Times in 47 Posts	I would definitely follow your doctor's orders. I have a friend, who's puppy just had surgery. She told the folks at the vet to watch the pup, so she wouldn't eat her poo...sorry I know this is gross. They didn't...the dog ate her excrement and then aspirated it through her nose during surgery. Needless to say the vet was quite shocked about that. Now the puppy is on antibiotics. Moral of the story...it's not a good idea to eat or drink anything before surgery!

07-15-2009, 09:43 AM	#6
jojo625 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New York, NY Posts: 14 Thanks: 8 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	How do I "thank" people? You each deserve mine! Thanks for the advice and I will do my best to follow it!!

07-15-2009, 12:42 PM	#9
NYGal01 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New York, NY Posts: 71 Thanks: 5 Thanked 26 Times in 25 Posts	I agree with the other ladies, I'd follow the instructions. There's a reason behind 'em. I was the same way before my breast augmentation last week, so I know how annoying it can be. Good luck today!!

07-15-2009, 12:58 PM	#10
just looking Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 112 Thanks: 8 Thanked 29 Times in 27 Posts	My surgery was at 1:30 and they told me I couldnt eat or drink after 5:30 AM. I couldnt make it... I had a drink at 9:00 AM. Just a sip is all I needed. I did fine through surgery, thank goodness. Next surgery I have I am getting the first appointment of the day.