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.
Preparing for Surgery. As a general rule, you should not eat or drink anything after midnight before your surgery. Under some circumstances, you may be given permission by your anesthesiologist to drink clear liquids up to a few hours before your anesthesia. If you smoke, the sooner you quit before surgery the better.