pre op

[fnnewguy]

I asked my doctor if I should stop taking pre-workout supplements before my general anesthesia surgery on the 7th and he said to just stop the day before. Is this dangerous?

[Litlriki]

It depends on what you're taking.  I recommend 2 weeks for most of my patients, particularly if they use any sort of "fat burners" or anti-inflammatory products, which may have an aspirin-like component, which could cause bleeding.  Also fish oil can contribute to bleeding.  Just stop 2 weeks out, and then you don't have to worry about it.

Good luck,

Rick Silverman

[fnnewguy]

he asked me, I told him just a pre workout NO2 product. He did advise againtst fat burners and fish oils.

[Litlriki]

Make sure nothing contains "propriety blend" on the label, since you don't know what they're putting in the product if that's one of the ingredients.

RS

[DrPensler]

It is impossible to answer your question. What are the specific supplements you are taking and what are their exact contents?