alcohol

[americangirl302 10]

So im not a big drinker at all. I Like margaritas occasionally. Im going to mexico for surgery. Im asking for honest thoughts on having a real Mexican margarita the day before surgery.

[mrschildress2014 17]

I would avoid it! It's major surgery involving all your organs and poisoning them with alcohol is probably not a good idea.

Tempting I know! A margarita in Mexico?! I wish!

[Indigo1991 1,612]

The pre op diet is primarily to shrink your liver. Am not sure exactly what a margarita will do but it's unlikely to be good for your liver the day before surgery. I wouldn't do anything outwith the instructions you've been given if there's the slightest chance it could impact on the op.

Best of luck with the surgery, won't be long before you are cleared for alcohol again!

[Schmincke 118]

Alcohol gets metabolized in your liver, and drinking booze can cause a fatty liver the next day. Plus a margarita is full of sugar, and that also enlarges your liver. I would not chance it. In a few months you can indulge more safely! ONE... SMALL... SIP... well, it's your call. I wouldn't even do that. But I am a chicken!

[Susysleever 265]

Dang. Buzz kill (stupid joke I couldn't resist)

[CrissyRing77 232]

I'm pretty sure alcohol thins your blood as well, tho I'm not sure one will do it...probably best just to skip it, but I'm a nervous nelly.

[americangirl302 10]

Ok ok. Lol. I knew all that I guess I was hoping everyone would say ya one is fine, go for it. Lol. Ill skip it. Everyone is right and im a nervous nelly too. Dont want to take the chance for something to go wrong. Especially in Mexico. Thanks everyone for the reality check! !

[scootergirl 118]

I am not in agreement with the others. If a "true Mexican margarita" is your dream, I say get one, have a few sip, enjoy the heck out of them, then toss it. You should not see your surgery as an end to life and all of its enjoyments. It is the beginning of a life of moderation and very conscious choices. Why not start the day before surgery. It may be a while before your new tummy has any desire or tolerance for alcohol. Good luck on your trip!

[Mambeu 0]

follow your doctor's requirements. The surgery isn't only focused on you. You have hired a team to perform the procedure and it's neither fair or prudent to do anything that would compromise their work. Think of yourself as the canvas and the medical/surgical team as the artists. Should they do their best work using the best techniques, paints and brushes on an ill prepared canvas. Would you expect them to do a mediocre job. How would you feel as a provider finding out that a patient hasn't kept their part of the preparation and it affected your ability to perform the very best procedure.