According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2), of which 1.8 square miles (4.6 km2) is land, and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), or 2.84%, is water. The following diagram represents localities within a 20-mile (32 km) radius of Mexico Beach. Mexico Beach.
Why Can't I Eat Before Surgery? An appropriate fasting period prior to surgery using anesthesia is essential for a personâs safety. Prior to the scheduled surgery, people are usually recommended to eat or drink nothing for at least 6 hours, and preferably 8 to 12 hours.
The National Institutes of Health advises that you eat nothing in the 24 leading up to your surgery. It suggests sipping on water may be acceptable. Consult your doctor about this. Similarly, the University of Michigan advises that children should eat nothing after midnight preceding an operation.