Anyone take Xanax on day of surgery?

I second asking your surgeon. Sometimes there are papers to sign in the pre-op area, so you would need to hold off the Xanax. He/She may tell you to wait until you get to the hospital and meet with the anesthesiologist. Anesthesiology can usually give you an IV injection if you tell them you are anxious (at least, they always have for me.)

I'm having hip replacement surgery next week and all the pre-op papers say to take your normal meds with a small amount of water so I'll be doing just that before heading to the hospital. However since Xanax isn't your regularly scheduled Rx, I would still ask but think it's okay. However one thought, have you taken it before? If not, you might want to try it before your surgery just to make sure you aren't allergic.

Good luck -

Amy

Check with your anaesthesiologist. I was not permitted anything for anxiety on the day of surgery or the evening before to help me sleep. Needless to say I barely slept a wink and was a blubbering mess the morning of my mastectomy.

My breast surgeon prescribed klonopin for my surgery day. I took one at 6am, with surgery at 9 am. They said I could take a second one if needed but it wasn't needed. I can't imagine getting through that morning without it. I didn't feel high, just calm.

I also used a guided imagery tape and it worked wonders for me. Really helped me relax.

Wishing you all the best with your surgery. I was so happy with mine - it meant the scary unknown was over and the healing had begun

I did. My providers agreed it was ok, and I am so glad I did.