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Can you drink alcohol after laproscopic gall bladder surgury?

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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.

Answered 10/11/2019

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Dr. Peter Lydon answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Yes: No problem, just get out of the hospital first.

Answered 3/13/2020

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Dr. Loki Skylizard answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

Timing: In general, one can return to light alcohol drinking in moderation with return to regular diet. The caveat is that: 1. You should not drink if you have other conditions that would be complicated or worsened by drinking, 2. You should not drink if taking certain medications (read lable/talk with pharmacist), 3. Do not drink if taking antibiotics, some recently taken antibiotics may also cause...

Answered 4/30/2019

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