When to Stop Drinking Alcohol Prior to Surgery?

Great question. Every surgeon will give you a slightly different answer. I recommend stopping alcohol 5 days before surgery to decrease the risk of bleeding. Hold off for another week after surgery, or as long as you're still on narcotic pain medication.

Honestly I don't think it matters at all.... just don't turn up to your surgery hung over! Much more significant is smoking (minimum 6 weeks prior) and blood thinners (one week prior if safe).

himy personal approach to alcohol around surgery is that it should be omitted for around 3-4 days before the surgery and up to a week to 10 days after. that is mostly as it can affect bleeding tendencies