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Is it necessary to fast and drink water before anesthesia? Time limit? How long can I eat and drink after the operation?
Preoperative fasting time:

Local anesthesia: no need to fast.

Epidural anesthesia, spinal anesthesia, intravenous anesthesia, tracheal anesthesia, arm anesthesia, etc. At least six hours.

Time to resume eating after operation:

Local anesthesia: You can eat after operation.

Intravenous anesthesia can be used for eating after anesthesia (usually 2-4 hours).

Epidural anesthesia, spinal anesthesia, tracheal anesthesia and arm anesthesia for at least 6 hours. The specific time to eat depends on what surgery.