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6 days post septoplasty...Coffee?

lgautieriJan 18, 2017
I am 6 days post-op for septoplasty. Can I drink coffee today? If not, when can I start to drink coffee again? Wondering about this because I have a load of work to complete and I have completely strayed away from all caffeine, but it is much harder for me to get my work done without a little caffeine.

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Dr. Robert Pettis, MD
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Answered on Jan 27, 2017
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