Jean in Newcastle Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 In one hour, I'm cut off from food for 16 hours. I can have clear liquids up until 6 hours before my procedure but since the 6 hour cut off is at 8 am, I might not wake up in time to drink anything. I'm diabetic. I'm a bit worried about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammi K Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Hugs, Jean. Praying that everything goes well for you tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Praying here, too, Jean! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_in_Switzerland Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I don't know anything about your situation, but I would set an alarm. When DD had her tonsils out, she also was clear liquids only starting at midnight, and nothing starting at 7am. I woke her at 5am for a mug of chicken stock and again at 7 on the dot for a glass of Gatorade. Knowing that dehydration is the main complication of tonsil surgery, I wanted to get as much in her as I could beforehand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Praying for you, Jean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 I don't know anything about your situation, but I would set an alarm. When DD had her tonsils out, she also was clear liquids only starting at midnight, and nothing starting at 7am. I woke her at 5am for a mug of chicken stock and again at 7 on the dot for a glass of Gatorade. Knowing that dehydration is the main complication of tonsil surgery, I wanted to get as much in her as I could beforehand. I'm glad that you said this, Monica! I'm sipping my electrolyte solution and broth now! (10 min. to go by the clock before I have to stop.) Dehydration is a major problem for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Do you have any emergency glucose tablets in case your sugars tank? Surely those would be preferable to them then you in diabetic shock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 Do you have any emergency glucose tablets in case your sugars tank? Surely those would be preferable to them then you in diabetic shock. I'll make sure I have something available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 There are also tubes of glucose that are easier to get down than the tablets if you can't have anything to drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jean in Newcastle Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 Thanks, Prairie. I'm monitoring my levels. Right now I"m staying steady at 98, which is just perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara in Colo Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 When DD13 had her surgery last year I REALLY discussed this with the Dr. We had a plan worked out. Talk to your Dr and the Anethesiologist-- the hours are guidlines for most people get the REAL numbers for food restrictions-- solid vs milk vs broth. I also had them give DD an IV with glucose once we got to the hospital. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Please do set an alarm so you can wake up and have some broth or something as late (early) as possible. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethB Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 How did it go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 How did it go? OK. My sugar got down to 77 but I was ok. They were monitoring it. They gave me juice as soon as I came to again. As far as the procedure itself - I'm waiting for biopsy results but visually the doctor could not see anything to explain my symptoms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Glad that the blood sugar end of things went well....hope you can get the help and answers you need re: the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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