Good luck with your surgery Tom.

They don't want you having any fluids in your system so you don't throw up and possibly drown in your own vomit during during in case of reactions to the anesthesia. It's common practice!

We want to see you back here! Nothing to eat either, I would assume 12 hours at a minimum prior to surgery...nothing in your tummy!

NPO, nothing by mouth!

Trust me, you will feel better after the surgery if your tummy is empty!

Hope to hear from you soon! Keep up the good work...nice to hear from you!