Can I eat or drink before my procedure?

You should stop all food and drinks, including water, mints, and gum, at midnight the night before your procedure. Avoid all alcohol for 24 hours prior to your surgery. Eating or drinking before your procedure can be dangerous, so your surgery should be canceled if you have not followed the fasting rules. You are permitted to brush your teeth the morning of your procedure, but make sure to spit out all the water and toothpaste afterwards.