FOOD/FLUID GUIDELINES

Adults and children may drink clear liquids after midnight, the night before surgery, and must stop 2 hours before arrival time.

Approved clear liquids:

• Water
• Plain tea or black coffee (no creamer or milk)
• Gatorade/Powerade/Pedialyte

Infants may have:

• Breast milk between midnight and 4 hours before arrival
• Formula between midnight and 6 hours before arrival

No food after midnight 

Avoid the following after midnight the night before surgery:

• no chewing tobacco
• no mints/hard candy/lozenges or gum
• no smoking/vaping
• no alcohol

Failure to follow these guidelines could result in the cancellation of your surgery.