Glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists (GLP-1RA) are a family of medications used for diabetes and weight loss. One of their effect is to slow down stomach emptying. The goal of this study is to evaluate the effect of GLP-1RA on the effectiveness of fasting before a scheduled surgery. The question it aims to answer is: does this kind of medication increase the risk of having food or too much liquid in the stomach before a scheduled surgery, even if the minimum 6 hour fast is done? For this project, researchers will use gastric ultrasound to compare participants already taking one of these medications as part of their home treatment to participants who are not taking them. Gastric ultrasound is a simple bedside exam using an echography machine that takes less than 5 minutes to do. Participants will: -Have a gastric ultrasound performed on them before their surgery
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Increased residual gastric content
Timeframe: Preoperative (day of surgery)