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Nutrient Timing in Perioperative Surgical Recovery

Quick fact

Modern guidelines allow patients to drink clear fluids until 2 hours before surgery, and eating solid foods until 6 hours before—a major shift from the traditional 'nothing after midnight' rule.

Why this is interesting

You've likely heard that you must stop eating at midnight before surgery. But what if that common instruction could actually slow your recovery?