Is it ok to drink alcohol one week before surgery? What are risks of alcohol before sugery?

Hello and thanks for your question. In an ideal situation, all alcohol use would stop 2 weeks before and not resume until 2 weeks after surgery. You should never drink alcohol while taking pain medications or muscle relaxants or medications containing tylenol. Of course, patients do drink occasionally and in small amounts, but not always under the approval of the physician. In my opinion, avoiding red wine is particularly important to reduce the risk of bleeding with surgery. Best, Dr. ALDO

Thank you for the question.  We have different opinions on consumption of alcohol before surgery.  Usually, minimal intake is okay but best to lay off alcohol at this time.  This is just to prevent any complications during surgery. Best of luck.
Dr. Michael Omidi.





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