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Forgot how long to fast before Internal Hemorrhoid Banding operation

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dexterdexter
dexterdexter

Hi

I need to do a hemorrhoid Internal Hemorrhoid Banding operation. when the doctor gave me the appointment he told me to fast before the operation. The problem is that I forgot how long to fast before I go in. Can anyone tell me please?

Thank you

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  • jmehas4
    jmehas4 dexterdexter

    Posted

    I would think around 8 or 12 hours, good luck. You might want to do an enema before too. When ever I have surgery in that area, I always eat very soft foods for a few days before than do a few enemas just so my first bm will be loose, and start stool softners and mirlax. Good luck, would love to hear how things go.

    Jaime

  • paisleygirl
    paisleygirl dexterdexter

    Posted

    Hi I had the banding procedure done on two seperate times as I had two large thrombosed hemorrhoids and did not have to fast but was required to use an at home enema the morning of the procedure. Good luck with your procedure mine was the best decision I have made and it worked wonders for me.
    • dexterdexter
      dexterdexter

      Posted

      Sorry for a late reply. Can I drink some water while fasting because 12hrs without having nothing is hard.
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