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Had a gin to calm my nerves before surgery tomorrow. Now thinking I shouldn't have...?

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nomchangio · 02/12/2013 17:15

Having a short op tomorrow, but under general anaesthetic. I am nervous about it so was having a gin and tonic to calm me down a little. However now I'm realising I maybe shouldn't have? Surgery is afternoon tomorrow, and I finished the gin at approx 4.50pm. One gin, not a large measure.

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ShatnersBassoon · 02/12/2013 17:18

What are you worried about? Your op is tomorrow and you had a drink today. You're not already on nil by mouth are you?

kotinka · 02/12/2013 17:21

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nomchangio · 02/12/2013 17:50

Kotinka, thank you. And thanks for the best wishes too.

Shatner, um, not being a professional surgical patient, I had no idea if drinking alcohol might affect the anaesthetic or procedure in any way. I don't believe pre-surgery fasting etc is actually the issue here. I'm allowed to drink and eat till 6hrs before surgery, but I don't think the surgeons would want me drinking gin then. But your - ahem - reassuring tone has gently eased my concerns.

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Erebus · 02/12/2013 18:43

I bet the anaesthetist will have been drinking gin tonight! Grin

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nomchangio · 02/12/2013 18:46

Aaargh! That's equally reassuring! !

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Erebus · 04/12/2013 17:19

Sorry! Hope the op went OK and that you're enjoying a well earned 'beverage'.

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