Can you drink prior to surgery?

[queenie 0]

Hi I 'm Queenie I am being banded March 27 and I have a party the week before surgery. Can I drink or is this definately a no no?

thanks

[whitakert 0]

I can't speak medically - but - I drank vodka 3 days before surgury. You will have more brusing - but - after your party - drink lots of Water - I said - LOTS OF Water - and try to eat as much Protein as you can - don't over do-it.

That is just my opinion - for whatever it is worth!!!

Enjoy your party and good luck with the surgury

M

Don't forget to come to the chat room after your surgury - the support is great - It has made all the difference in my adjusting to NOT being able to eat

Good luck - and take your vitamins!!!

M:lol::thumbup::ohmy:

[queenie 0]

Thank you so much. You are so sweet hope to talk to you again soon.

Thanks Again Queenie

[Sue Magoo 71]

Queenie:

You should probably ask your surgeon what he thinks of drinking before surgery. REmember, the more you lose before the surgery the less risk and easier for them to manipulate your liver to get to the area they need to band.

My two cents, but you asked.

Hope all goes well for you.

Sue

[whitakert 0]

Queenie - what is your email?

M

[queenie 0]

my email is kleawilliams@hotmail.com

[donnabarney 0]

Hi, I'm having surgery next friday and this sat I'm having my last party. I will prob only have a few beers, but love my live music. we have booked a live blues band for the house, and do this 2 times per year. this is my pre-band party and I'm so looking forward to this. I didn't even think to check with my dr about this, so I will try to take it easy. I will not drink after band is done but wanted this so bad 1 week before my band date. I'm not on a pre-opt diet so I think I should be ok? any thoughts on this?

[Jachut 487]

A week before surgery? I would. Lol. I wouldnt worry about it. Its going to be well through your system.

I wouldnt overdo it though and I'd watch it if you're on Optifast pre surgery - you'll get tipsy pretty quickly. And of course, it is breaking the Optifast diet.

So I wouldnt say medically speaking I'm in the right, but nonetheless I'd go ahead and have a drink or two.

[queenie 0]

:thumbup:THanks to all who have posted I just want to have a couple at my party.

I feel like it will be ok and I will stay on track the rest of the time. I am not a big drinker I only do several times a year. But this is a special weekend.

THank you all

Queenie