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Is it physically possible to ruin open umbilical hernia repair 2 1/2 weeks after surgery by drinking a large amount of beer for only one night?
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? ruin ?: It won't matter if you have alcohol coursing through your blood as far as healing goes.However, if the person gets falling down drunk the possible injuries encountered could tear up the repair.
Answered 12/30/2016
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