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cjgibson79 · April 25, 2009

Just wondering what the rules are on alcohol during my 2 week pre-op diet are. I am going to a cookout and didn't know if it was ok to have a "drink". Any feedback would be GREAT!!

JayTee562 · April 25, 2009

I had to sign a paper for my surgeon that I was alcohol free for 30 to 90 days before my surgery.

RestlessMonkey · April 25, 2009

It depends on what your preop diet requires. For me, no way. Odds are if you have a 2-week long diet, alcohol will be forbidden. Usually the diet is used to shrink the liver and alcohol is contraindicated in that situation. You can ask your surgeon but odds are you'll either need to not drink, miss drinking this one cookout, or reschedule your surgery.

Some may tell you that you can "cheat" and you'll be fine but let me tell you that isn't a given, either (in case it comes up). I read that and cheated and wasn't fine. Not worth it. Just check w/your doc and follow his lead! :thumbup:

xavier · April 26, 2009

Alchol is pure sugar so you will add storage to your liver. This seems to mean more digging around by your surgeon to get to the stomach and more postop pain for you...good luck!

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