Question 1

what will happen if you drink alcohol after gallbladder surgery? i have a party coming up and after reading from others i am really scared what happen

Accepted Answer

Depends: How long ago was the surgery? Alcohol drinking in moderation may be alright if you have had several days to heal first. Do not combine alcohol and pain medications.  Also be sure that you are eating alright after surgery first.

Question 2

can you drink alcohol a week after gallbladder surgery?

Accepted Answer

In moderation: Small amounts of alcohol is probably alright as long as you do not have an underlying liver disease or jaundice. Please do not mix pain pills and alcohol either. Don't over-do the alcohol & risk an injury to yourself while still healing from the surgery.

Question 3

i am three months post gallbladder surgery is it ok to drink alcohol?

Accepted Answer

YES: ..As long as your liver if healthy. If you have cirrhosis you should avoid all alcohol intake.

Question 4

can i drink alcohol after 3 weeks of gallbladder surgery?

Accepted Answer

Should be safe: You are certainly old enough to legally consume alcohol. You should be able to consume alcohol 3 weeks after gallbladder surgery provided you are pain and nausea free. Hopefully we are both referring to mild or moderate social drinking and not craving.

Question 5

when is it safe to drink alcohol after a laparoscopic gallbladder removal?

Accepted Answer

See below: Would wait several days to a week or so. Wait until pains are resolved, you are eating normally, and no longer using pain medications. May also want to wait until you see your surgeon for your post-operative visit to check your healing progress.

Question 6

i have gallbladder surgery two weeks ago, is it safe to drink a little whiskey or should i wait?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol Dependence: If you do not have pain, not using pain medications, eating normally, walking normally, and have seen Surgeon for follow up after gall bladder surgery, you can use Alcohol.
 
After that Let the Wise Woman within you ask:

•	If you have depression, anxiety, blackouts, DUI
•	Need to see Psychiatrist for Alcohol use, Tolerance,  or Dependence ; Therapy for stresses in life
•	AA Meetings

Question 7

when after gall bladder surgery should i wait to drink alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol consumption: In moderate amounts should not interfere with healing or digestion after gallbladder surgery.  If you have other GI problems such as excess acid, gerd, ulcer, or liver disease, alcohol would be bad even without the gallbladder operation.

Question 8

i had gall bladder removed in 2011. when i drink alcohol i get the same sharp pain i had at the time of surgery. when i eat a burger pain goes away.

Accepted Answer

May be: Something else such as gastritis, reflux esophagitis, stomach ulcer, etc. See your doctor for an evaluation.

Question 9

is it safe to drink alcohol after recently having had surgery for a spleen injury sustained in a car accident ?

Accepted Answer

In moderation: Keep it to no more than 1 drink per day. The spleen plays no part in metabolism of alcohol in the body. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Question 10

is it safe to drink alcohol after triple bypass heart surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Once you have recovered from coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) moderate alcohol use can be part of a healthful diet. Of all the forms of alcohol examined, most research has focused on wine, and red wine in particular. Studies suggest that moderate consumption (1-3 four oz. Glasses per day) provides benefit compared to none at all. However overconsumption or binge drinking has significant risk.

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I have gallbladder surgery two weeks ago, is it safe to drink a little whiskey or should i wait?

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I had gall bladder removed in 2011. when i drink alcohol i get the same sharp pain i had at the time of surgery. when i eat a burger pain goes away.

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