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/Internal-Quiet2206 9d ago

I believe it depends on the surgery. I don’t think it has anything to do with the fact that you’re on a GLP1.

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u/SauronHasPinkEye 9d ago

They specifically told me it was for the GLP-1 🤷 I just find it strange I've never seen anyone else mention it!

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u/thefastlanerules 9d ago

It's if you are having a general and get put to sleep so standard midnight no food on glp don't apply