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If you had a C-section, question

LC0479LC0479 member
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Good Morning,

I have a c-section scheduled for 2:00, but woke up w/ terrible heartburn. Am I allowed a couple Tums and maybe some water?

I'll call the office, but they don't open for another hour, so any insight would be great.

 TIA :)

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  • ceramseyceramsey
    I know clear liquids are okay (like one sip) but I'm not sure about the Tums and how it may affect the acidity in your stomach...
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  • knortonknorton
    Sorry, I am no help since mine was emergency. I just wanted to say good luck! And congrats on meeting your LO today!
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  • vera1127vera1127 member

    Before I went in for my C-section I was given some antacids by the hospital. Tell them you have heartburn when you get there and they should be able to give you something safe.

    GL!!! :) 

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  • UseonfireUseonfire
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    Good Morning,

    I have a c-section scheduled for 2:00, but woke up w/ terrible heartburn. Am I allowed a couple Tums and maybe some water?

    I'll call the office, but they don't open for another hour, so any insight would be great.

     TIA :)

    I'm thinking they'll say no unfortunately. You're not supposed to have anything in your stomach, but then again, when people have emergency c's, they may have things in their stomachs... so I guess proceed at your own risk :)  FWIW, I had a scheduled C and didn't have anything to eat or drink as of midnight the night before, and I was fine - no nausea or any problems whatsoever.  Good luck and see you over here soon!

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  • BrosisBrosis

    It's best to avoid all foods & fluids prior to surgery due to risk of vomiting/aspirating w/anesthetic medications.  They can give you something at the hospital for your tum, if needed.  

    GL today!!!! 

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  • jen-dalejen-dale member
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    It's best to avoid all foods & fluids prior to surgery due to risk of vomiting/aspirating w/anesthetic medications.  They can give you something at the hospital for your tum, if needed.  

    GL today!!!! 

    This. It can't hurt to call and ask, but expect them to say no. If they say it's ok, then it's a bonus, right? :-) good luck today. In a few hours you'll forget all about your heartburn. :-)
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  • aoverlockaoverlock
    good luck today!!
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  • JennLuvsMattJennLuvsMatt member

    I had a scheduled c-section and as part of my pre-op appt they gave me an antacid to take the night before and morning of my surgery.  I would call and ask. 

    LOL!  I didn't see the time before I replied. 

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