When should I stop drinking energy drinks before surgery?

Very good question.  I would advise switching to coffee two weeks prior to surgery. The reason is energy drinks have a witches brew of various herbal components that can rev up your liver, which will make you process anesthesia at a faster rate than most patients. This can effect our ability to provide you with a comfortable surgical experience. Also, energy drinks are not the best at providing hydration. Best of luck!Matthew C Camp

I would recommend stopping energy drinks over a week prior to surgery. You may need some other form of caffeine to avoid withdrawal headaches. Hope this helpsJosh Olson MD

Thanks for your question. I think that to be safe, I would stop drinking energy drinks about 10-14 days prior to surgery. That should give plenty of time for those elements to clear out of your system and not affect your surgery. Good luck!