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How long after appendectomy is it safe to drink alcohol?

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Wait: Several days or longer, until you are eating fully normal, having no pain, not using pain medications, have no fever or nausea, and after approved as ok by your surgeon.

Dr Chuu and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/15/2021

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