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.