Energy drinks post op?

November 27, 2015
Asked By:lhutch85 in Windsor, CT

Is it safe to consume energy drinks (specifically Monster Ultra Zero Energy Drinks) post op or is there a time frame I should wait before consuming one? I had breast augmentation surgery on 11/18 and am a little over a week post op. I'd like to have one Ultra Zero, but don't want to mess up my recovery. I drank them occasionally up until 2 weeks prior to my surgery, so I'm not worried about caffeine intolerance. Would there be any impact on recovery or any complications that could occur?

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November 29, 2015

Answer: Energy drink

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November 29, 2015

Answer: Energy drink

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