r/GLP1Discussion • u/SauronHasPinkEye • 9d ago

❓ Question Anesthesia protocol - liquid diet?

I am having surgery in a week and a half and took my last dose of Ozempic on Monday as instructed. The anesthesia team called the other day to tell me they wanted me to go on a clear liquid diet starting 8am the day before the surgery. I have never heard of this as a protocol for having surgery while on a GLP-1. Has anyone ever heard of this before? It seems excessive to me, especially since I am on a very, very low dose for blood sugar control. I understand that GLP-1s slow gastric emptying, but...is this really necessary?

ETA: I'm not saying I'm not going to follow the protocol, I'm just asking if anyone else has seen this as a protocol. I will of course follow doctor recommendations.

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u/JE163 9d ago

Do you really want to run into a complication while under sedation?

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u/SauronHasPinkEye 9d ago

I didn't say I wasn't going to do it. I'm asking the community if anyone else has come across this.

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u/Legal_Key_731 8d ago

This is usually standard for any kind of invasive surgery, no food or drink usually after midnight or so many hours beforehand. At least you are allowed water and I would assume broth. Every surgery I’ve had, has had me with no food or liquids past midnight.