Question 1

i went under the surgery of cholecystectomy last january 2011. i would like to know if it is prohibited for me to take any alcoholic drinks. thanks.

Accepted Answer

No prohibitions : There are no prohibitions to drinking alcohol after gallbladder surgery.

Question 2

i've been told to remove my gallbladder as it now contains some sludge. next week is my surgery, just want to know will removing the gb shorten my life span? i've no other medical conditions and i'm non alcoholic. outcome of removing, please?

Accepted Answer

: An uncomplicated cholecystectomy is not expected to affect one’s lifespan. Complications, acute and chronic, are always possible, rare nowadays, and should be discussed in detail with surgical team prior to operation.

Question 3

is it safe to have 1-2 alcoholic drinks while using nifidepine ointment to treat fissures? taking medicine temporarily until i have surgery.

Accepted Answer

I know of no: Contraindication! no more then 2/d.

Question 4

it's been 11 days since my laporscopic surgery . i got my ovary and a cyst removed. when can i have a alcoholic drink and how long before having sex?

Accepted Answer

7-10 days: The usual post- op healing period s 7-10 days. Assuming that you are not taking any other medications, OK to have a drink, otherwise call your GYN.

Question 5

husband a recovering alcoholic is going to have eye surgery. md said he will prescribe valium for procedure. is it safe? worried about relapsing.

Accepted Answer

Ask and tell: Your husband needs to make sure his doctor aware of his alcoholism so they can have a discussion about the best way to proceed with sedation for the procedure. This is something that needs to be part of his medical history so that his docs can make the best choices for him in light of all of his medical needs.

Question 6

can i drink alcholic beverage 4 months after brain surgery?

Accepted Answer

See below: I can't answer that question without knowing more about your history and why you had surgery.  I would ask your surgeon that question.

Question 7

my mother just had knee sergery and just came home i think she is addicted to the pain pills she is a recovering alcoholic she is on oxycodone and percocete what can i do and how do i know is she is realy addicted

Accepted Answer

Hello. : Hello. I would talk with her provider and relay your concerns.  Doctors may not be able to share medical information with you (without your mother's written consent) however they can accept information. Often patients don't tell the prescribing physician about their addictions.

Question 8

generall y hoe much does it cost to get an oral and maxillofacial surgery done ?

Accepted Answer

Wide variation: Depends on what needs to be done and where. Could be anywhere from 10k and up.

Question 9

can a roux en y surgery be reversed?

Accepted Answer

Technically yes: The surgery can be technically reversed, but may not improve symptoms or be recommended. Talk to a general surgeon who specializes in gastric bypass or obesity surgery.

Question 10

pouch surgery in ulcerative coitis y doesn't it work on everybody?

Accepted Answer

Indication 4 surgery: Pouch creation and successful performance in ulcerative colitis patients truly shows the "art" of medical/surgical care. If you have been told by your surgical team that you are not ready, or not a candidate for a pouch, then okay to ask more questions of that team. It is better to stay with an ileostomy than proceed too fast to a pouch. Many factors can derail your ultimate success.

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I went under the surgery of cholecystectomy last january 2011. i would like to know if it is prohibited for me to take any alcoholic drinks. thanks.

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I've been told to remove my gallbladder as it now contains some sludge. next week is my surgery, just want to know will removing the gb shorten my life span? i've no other medical conditions and i'm non alcoholic. outcome of removing, please?

A member asked:

Is it safe to have 1-2 alcoholic drinks while using nifidepine ointment to treat fissures? taking medicine temporarily until i have surgery.

A member asked:

It's been 11 days since my laporscopic surgery . i got my ovary and a cyst removed. when can i have a alcoholic drink and how long before having sex?

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Husband a recovering alcoholic is going to have eye surgery. md said he will prescribe valium for procedure. is it safe? worried about relapsing.

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Can i drink alcholic beverage 4 months after brain surgery?

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My mother just had knee sergery and just came home i think she is addicted to the pain pills she is a recovering alcoholic she is on oxycodone and percocete what can i do and how do i know is she is realy addicted

A member asked:

Generall y hoe much does it cost to get an oral and maxillofacial surgery done ?

A member asked:

Can a roux en y surgery be reversed?

A member asked:

Pouch surgery in ulcerative coitis y doesn't it work on everybody?

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