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Hi,
I would like your opinion. I am having a cerclage placed in my cervix for pregnancy today. They will be putting me to sleep. I was not supposed to eat or drink after midnight last night. The procedure is at 1:00pm today. This morning, at 8:20am, I accidentally took two really tiny bites of my daughters oatmeal to see if it was too hot for her. The surgery is in 4 1/2 hours. In your opinion, is this a reason to cancel the procedure?
Michelle
I'm sure I'm too late but my answer for what it's worth is no this is not a good reason to cancel the procedure.
I wish you all the best around what must be a worrying time for you.
Good luck for an uneventful pregnancy
Dr Ian Jackson
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| Comment | Ian, Thanks so much for your prompt replies, particularly the follow-up. Both were quite helpful, and I'm amazed at how quickly you responded. All the best, Jane | ||
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Dr Ian Jackson - please note UK based
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I am a Consultant Anaesthetist in the UK. My interests include ambulatory or day surgery, obstetric anaesthesia and analgesia, acute pain management (use of epidurals and patient controlled analgesia)anaesthesia for surgery on the airway, orthopaedics and most things except brains and hearts. Interest in prehospital care of trauma and provision of medical cover at motorsport events.
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Organizations
European Society of Regional Anaesthesia
British Association of Day Surgery
Obstetric Anaesthetists Association
Association of Anaesthetists
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