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When to stop eating and drinking for an 11 o’clock admission 10 9 8
11 12 1
7 6 5
2 3 4
It is very important to stop eating and drinking at the right time.
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No food after 5 o’clock in the morning. 10 9 8
11 12 1
7 6 5
2 3 4
10 9 8
11 12 1
7 6 5
Between 5 o’clock and 9 o’clock in the morning you can only drink water. This means 6 no squash, 6 no fizzy drinks, 6 no milk, 6 no tea or coffee.
If you have medicine or tablets in the morning ask the nurse if you can take these before 9 o’clock with your water. 10 9 8
11 12 1
7 6 5
2 3 4
10 9 8
11 12 1
7 6 5
2 3 4
2 3 4
10 9 8
11 12 1
7 6 5
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2 3 4
10 9 8
11 12 1
7 6 5
2 3 4
After 9 o’clock in the morning you must stop drinking and eating.
6 6 You will be offered food and drink as soon as possible after your operation or test.
Our Vision Putting patients first while striving to deliver the best quality healthcare. The Royal Bournemouth Hospital Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7DW Please contact the author if you would like details of the evidence in the production of this leaflet. We can supply this information in other formats, in larger print, on audiotape, or have it translated for you. Please call the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) on 01202 704886, text or email
[email protected] for further advice. Author: Simone King Date: January 2014 Version: Two Review date: January 2017 Ref: 1129/10
Website: www.rbch.nhs.uk n Tel: 01202 303626
