On 10/2/2015 10:01 AM, Mark Lloyd wrote:
On 10/02/2015 12:34 AM, Don Y wrote:

Many tests require fasts (of varying durations). Some also require
"no fluids" (of any kind!)

I remember that "no fluids" restriction before I had gall bladder surgery. The
surgery went OK but the night before I had a cough (and so a very dry mouth).

Yeah, living without food (for a day) is easy. But, nothing (not even WATER)
gets to be really bad after 4 or 5 hours! Go to bed. Plan on sleeping a LONG
TIME. Wake up and head *straight* to the procedure!