A 39-year-old member asked:
when after gall bladder surgery should i wait to drink alcohol?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Robert Uyeda answered
General Surgery 45 years experience
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.
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Dr. George Deitrick answered
General Surgery 45 years experience
About a week: I ask my patients to avoid alcohol for at least a week after gall bladder surgery. When your diet is back to normal, which usually is in a week or so, is a good handle.
4994 viewsAnswered Mar 12, 2020
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