Tongue Pierced...can I keep it during surgery?

I know this probably sounds trival, but does anyone have any suggestions how I might be able to keep my tongue pierced with out the stud being in while I'm in surgery? It will close up on me if I leave it out past an hour, I have had it for 2 years and it hurt terribly getting it, I don't want to have to go through the pain of it again. But if it is necessary I will definatly sacrifice it.

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