I'm getting my surgery in 5 days. Can I drink this weekend?

Question

Hi. I have my BA in 5 days, Thursday (March 16) and wondering if I can drink a little wine. Also, wondering as well if I can drink an energy drink. Thank you!

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello,Thank you for your question. Likely, a small amount of alcohol  5 days before surgery won't be a concern but it is best that you clear this and other supplements/energy drinks with your Plastic Surgeon. They may have specific preferences and restrictions.All the best

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question.  Most likely a single drink of either wine or energy will have no impact on your surgery but best to follow your surgeon's instructions.  Best wishes on your upcoming augmentation.

Christian Subbio, MD · Answer

One or two drinks five days before surgery are unlikely to have any effect on anything.  However, it is more appropriate that your surgeon be the one authorizing or prohibiting anything prior to his or her planned procedure. Best of luck!
Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA

G. Robert Meger, MD · Answer

If your surgery is scheduled for Thursday and you want to have a few dinks Saturday and Sunday, I don't see any problem with that.  All the alcohol will be long gone out of your system by Thursday morning.  Go have a great weekend!G. Robert Meger MD

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

I would avoid drinking alcohol this weekend before your breast augmentation. This could make you dehydrated and might increase the risks of bleeding with the operation. There will be plenty of time for drinking once you're healed and after your breast implants you will be invited to a lot more parties :-).Best wishes on your upcoming surgery, Dr. Aldo

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

You are probably best to avoid alcohol a week before surgery.  As for energy drinks they often have stimulants. It is probably not a great thing to use, period.

Joanne Lopes, MD · Answer

With your surgery on Thursday I donot think there is any problem drinking an energy drink . Coffee and tea is not s problem as well . It is  advisable not to take any NSAIDS ( Motrin, Advil  etc)or aspiran this close to surgery.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Having a drink or two five days prior to your procedure should not be an issue.  Contact your surgeon if you're uncomfortable about it.  Good luck with your upcoming procedure!

Julie Khanna, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Hi and thank you for your question.  The short answer is no, you should not be consuming alcohol at this point prior to your surgery as it can increase your risk of bleeding and bruising during and after the procedure.  Safety first!
Best of Luck,
Dr. K.

David Graham, MD · Answer

Yes, you can do both of those things. However, as not all energy drinks are alike, I would make certain there are no herbal ingredients that might affect your blood clotting.

I'm getting my surgery in 5 days. Can I drink this weekend?

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