A 39-year-old member asked:
how much time after inguinal hernia surgery can i drink alcohol again?
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Dr. David Earle answered
31 years experience General Surgery
Common sense: I would wait until the anesthesia wears off (1 day) and you are no longer taking narcotic pain medication. Best of luck with the hernia repair!
Answered on Dec 28, 2020
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Dr. Crystal Twynham answered
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YES: Have at it but of course in moderation.
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Dr. Donald Colantino answered
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Peter Lydon answered
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