Alcohol before surgery? Can I?

by ToriLoula 13th January 2011, 7:59 pm

Surgery day tomorrow, admission at 10 so probs be going down to theatre 12ish. Just started to feel flicks of nervousness, like pangs in my stomach every hour, half hour, now about every 20mins.

There's a bottle of wine in the kitchen. Could I have just 1 glass to relax myself a little? Ease the nerves? I know they say don't drink alcohol 24hours before surgery but I'm not talking about getting plasterd, just a glass?

Has anyone else felt this way the night before? Has anyone given in to a small one before bed?

Please don't go mad with me for asking this, I'm wrestling with myself with it, HELP!!

XXXXX

by abbie 13th January 2011, 8:03 pm

i wouldnt tbh. It can make you bleed more after surgery, which could mean you get haematoma or other complications.
Have a nice cup of chamomile tea or something else relaxing

by jellytot 13th January 2011, 8:22 pm

I had a glass of wine the night before and didn't die on the operating table!....But then I generally flout the rules a bit anyway (ie took my ibuprofen on an empty stomach!)...I'm SUCH a hell-raising rule-breaker! lol

I was also told by my PS that it was fine to have alcohol after my BA also (just so long as I wasn't going out to get plastered!)...This was a relief as it was only 2 days before Xmas!

I can't tell you medically whether having a drink tonight or not is actually a good idea - probably best to not, but unikely to do any real harm if you do! (don't quote me on that!)

by ToriLoula 13th January 2011, 8:27 pm

Lol Jellytot, love it haha. Maybe I wont
xxxxx

by sherri9871 13th January 2011, 8:30 pm

Good luck for tomorrow ToriLoula you will be fine. Just busy yourself with something, wether its cleaning the fridge out, the oven or having a wardrobe tidy. It will take your mind off it.
I wouldnt personally have anything to drink, you never know.
Good luck and let us all know how you get on x

by jay1983 13th January 2011, 8:32 pm

Good luck for tomorrow! x

by carol_s 13th January 2011, 8:32 pm

I definitely agree with Abbie hunnie, simply not worth taking the risk. I know the evening before is particularly traumatic with nerves and excitement tying your tummy in knots. Camomile tea is relaxing - as is a nice soak in the bath with some essential oils to help you relax.
Stay strong lovely, the finishing line is in sight now Hug

xx

by Rach26 13th January 2011, 8:42 pm

Awww hun, sorry to hear about the nerves kicking in, although I expect I'll be the same when my time comes!!

I agree with Abbie, its best not to have alcohol as it can make you bleed more (this is why tattoo/piercing artist wont tattoo or pierce you if you have had alcohol within the last 24 hours).

Have a hot chocolate or horlicks or something and get an early night. I dont know about anyone else but GA always makes me really tired so no doubt you will need the rest pre-surgery

Once again, good luck tomorrow xx

by NurseSophie89 13th January 2011, 8:53 pm

As abs said hunni, alcohol thins the blood therefore increasing risk of bleeding, also alchol can mess with your anaethestetic, makin it more potent, but its your call.

Good luck for tmro xx

by jellytot1 13th January 2011, 8:57 pm

If you do have a relaxing bath try not to have oils that are too scented as I was told not to use toiletries that were strongly perfumed before op (can't remember why), also they advise no alcohol as it will make you more dehydrated. I would just have a nice cup of hot chocolate and eat as much chocolate as you can (while you can), what time can you eat up til). Good luck for tomorrow, will be thinking of you xxx

by jellytot 13th January 2011, 9:10 pm

Okay....it looks like I'm in a bad girl gang of one, and probably should be put on the naughty step! lol
The other girls are (of course) absolutely right - tea is probably best tonight (save the champagne for after! ) Hysterical

good luck for tomorrow hunnie - you'll be fine! Give You

by Alt_Barbie 13th January 2011, 9:44 pm

I didnt a week before / 1 week after. Not worth that glass of wine.

by ToriLoula 13th January 2011, 10:19 pm

Just to let you all know I poured a glass but decided against it after 1 sip, just didnt feel right. Had a nice cold glass of banana milkshake instead lol
xxxxx

by carol_s 13th January 2011, 10:25 pm

Glad we managed to put those doubts in your head hunnie, you knew deep down that it was the wrong thing to do.
Come to think about it, that was one of the questions that both the nurse, anaesthetist and my surgeon asked me on the day of the operation "Have you had anything alcoholic to drink in the past 24 hours??" So keep on hitting that little devil who is sat on your shoulder with a fly swatter if he starts suggesting it again LOL
xx

by ToriLoula 14th January 2011, 8:01 am

Hehe I did Carol thanks, setting off to the hospital in an hour or so. Soooooo exited. I'm first on the list so I'm expecting to be going down 11-12 I'll catch up with you all later
Thanks for the support
xxxxx

by melloumaw 14th January 2011, 8:07 am

best of luck honey,you'll be waking up with boobies before you know it
mel x

by ToriLoula 14th January 2011, 8:36 am

Thank you Mel. Half an hour and I'm off! wavey

by carol_s 14th January 2011, 8:41 am

Aww hunnie, that's great. How's the butterflies in your tum??? In overdrive mode I wouldn't be surprised to hear.
Enjoy your day lovely and let us know everything is fine as soon as you can.
xx

by Alt_Barbie 14th January 2011, 11:16 am

Good luck hun!

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