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A member asked:

I am 2 weeks post op for inguinal hernia surgery-- is it ok to consume alcohol, or will it affect the healing process?

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YES: Have at it but of course in moderation.

Answered 10/17/2018

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Dr. Dustin Colegrove answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Alcohol is ok: but if you are on pain medications or certain antibiotics, you should not drink alcohol.

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/8/2017

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