When going in for oral surgery, it is important to follow the dieting instructions given by your dentist or oral surgeon because the medication you receive may have adverse effects on your stomach. You don't want to lose your lunch during the procedure. You also won't want to damage any of the work they did after the operation as well.
Oral Surgery
Oral surgery is typically prescribed by a dentist and performed by an oral surgeon. The most common oral surgery is the removal of wisdom teeth.
Diet Before Surgery
Before surgery, you will not be allowed to eat or drink anything, not even soup and water, for at least eight hours prior to the operation. You are also not allowed to smoke for at least 12 hours before the surgery. If at all possible, schedule your oral surgery as early in the morning as you can. This will make the fasting process much easier because most of it will be while you're sleeping, so you will not feel incredibly hungry just before going into the operation.
Diet After Surgery
When you have completed the oral surgery, stick to liquids for the first few hours. You will however need to avoid using a straw. Sucking through a straw may cause additional bleeding. After the first few hours, you can chew soft foods (although you may be in too much pain to actually want to chew anything). When you do decide to eat, keep the food on the opposite side of the mouth from where the operation took place. Drink plenty of fluid, including five or six glasses of water every day (at least). This will keep your body hydrated. Do not skip meals because you may begin to feel faint or dizzy if you do. Soup may be your best bet for the first few days after the surgery, at least until the pain and swelling begins to subside.
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