Lap

[Kerryanne]

Hi ladies, I have my lap on Tuesday, I can't find my pre opp booklet as it was ages ago! I'm sure it said I could have a light meal before 5pm the day before? Or did I imagine this? Also can I drink water before the op? Any tips on what to take and recovery? I'm staying in for one night. Thank you! Xx

[JeanOsborne]

Hi I would give them a call to check. Get some peppermint tea for the gas pains and get plenty of rest. Good luck.

[Kerryanne in reply to JeanOsborne]

Yes I will try tomorrow! Hopefully someone will answer!thank you! Xx

[Moore94]

Hi. 

I'm having my lap on Tuesday too! I'm scared as I don't know what to expect but I'm not nervous or worried as I know I'll be in good hands as you will be too. People have said peppermint tea is good to have and also soft mints can help. I've also heard heating pads can be good on your shoulder for the excess gas. 

Good luck xx

[Kerryanne in reply to Moore94]

Awww thank you! Yeah I wear the heating pads for work, I have packed a few. Good luck for Tuesday! Can you drink water or is it nil by mouth?! Xxx

[Moore94 in reply to Kerryanne]

You can have water up until 2 hours before your op. You can have food up until 6 hours before your op. You can have alcohol and smoke up until 48 hours before your op. Xx

[Hobgoblin2012]

Pls make sure you call and check as all hospitals are different.  I had to be nil by mouth from midnight the night before and then no more than 100mls water between midnight and 6 am then nothing til after op

[Kerryanne in reply to Hobgoblin2012]

Thank you, I have phoned a few times but no answer, I found the email that says starve from midnight the night before, so I presume that's nil by mouth. I won't have anything anyways.thanks for your help xx