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Pre Adm. Testing Questions

Hello again,
Just wondering if anyone knows that why on pre admission forms when asking history and present illness' , why eating disorders is on that page.  Do you think that it is for anesthesia?   Would you have problems with the surgery or anesthesia if you are a bulimic?  I don't want to check that box off, but I don't want to die under sedation in the same breath. I don't know what to do!!!!!!  I don't want to say anything because I don't want to delay this minor surgery (but under general anes) and just want to get it over with.  Please help me decide.  Thank you
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Check the box ,i dont think your bulimia is worth dieing over is it  good luck i hope surgery goes well.
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You MUST be honest.  If you have an eating disorder, chances are your body does not get the essential nutrients it needs to function properly...for example, potassium is one of the elements that your body needs for proper heart function.  If your body is low on potassium it may play a part in undergoing anesthesia.  That is just one example.  Please be honest. Your secret is not worth your life.  Maybe this can also be a first step to getting the help you may need.
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