Re: Alcohol before surgery

by Princessjo30 20th July 2013, 9:23 pm

make the most of it xx

by jesber123 21st July 2013, 7:26 am

Mine doesn't mention garlic but it is defo to do with thinning the blood. The same rules apply for 2 weeks after I think?

by **COOKIE** 21st July 2013, 8:21 am

jodioc77 wrote:I know we all want to make best prep for our ops but don't forget many people will be operated on in an emergency and wouldn't have not been drinking. So whilst Defo I think don't over do it, the odd one shouldn't do to much harm I would have thought?

You're actually a willing party having 'elective' surgery and the things requested from you are to help lessen the risks that can happen whilst having surgery. We're in a privileged position that we ARE able to lessen the risks and in my personal opinion babe, it would be foolish not to when unlike those having an 'emergency' procedure..... without surgery... they might die. They have no choice in reducing risk. Xx

by yolanda12310 22nd July 2013, 4:03 pm

Oh god, def important and have no intention of going against their rules but what a shame it is. But that just means that we can go wild with those missed items once we are outta the danger zone lol. We'll probs be sick of those items afterwards coz I for one will put garlic with everything I intend to eat haha. To ward off Vampires of course!

by Lisa34 22nd July 2013, 4:07 pm

Hehe enjoy your alcohol and garlic fest before quitting for surgery! Xx

by yolanda12310 22nd July 2013, 4:20 pm

I have three weeks to gorge on garlic, alcohol and take aspirins whenever required. What an eventful couple of weeks I have coming up in regards to my diet lol!

by Lisa34 22nd July 2013, 4:23 pm

Lmao!! Enjoy hun. X

by jodioc77 22nd July 2013, 4:55 pm

i do agree that as we know we are having surgery we do all we can to minimise the risks, but it does just seem when researching it there are differing opinions from surgeons - some say if you are a social drinker i.e odd glass of wine you are fine right up to surgery , others say a week, some say 2 weeks....just seems strange that i have not been told anything with 2 weeks to go, and am with a baaps surgeon at a bmi clinic so would have thought i would have been told if it was a 2 week rule. don't get me wrong i am not encouraging anyone to do anything against the advice they have been given, but just wanted to reassure those who have not already been told this and have had alcohol that not to worry too much about it

by **COOKIE** 22nd July 2013, 4:57 pm

I know what you mean Jodi Hug

If you're unsure what YOUR surgeon would like from you then it would be best to contact your clinic and ask for that pre-op advise babe. Xx

by jodioc77 22nd July 2013, 5:09 pm

I have done :) i have my pre-op a week on wednesday - but that is exactly 1 week before surgery day, so i have left them a message to call me so that i can ask the question this week, in case they do advise a 2 week abstinence. been ill with flu the weekend so not touched a drop since last thursday so i will be uber clean at this rate! its our wedding anniversary today though, so will treat myself to glass of bubbles of 2 tonight...gt it in there before wednesday ;)

by **COOKIE** 22nd July 2013, 5:15 pm

Awww happy anniversary babe! Heart

You're doing all you can to ensure you're ready for surgery... You can't do any more hun.

Enjoy the bubbles tonight babe... Chin-chin! champagne

by jenniferrf1 22nd July 2013, 5:16 pm

Haha garlic fest!! Garlic bread and chicken kiev's all around ! Xx

Happy anniversary :) xx

by jodioc77 22nd July 2013, 5:31 pm

Just a shame i don't yet have my nice new boobies already!!

by **COOKIE** 22nd July 2013, 5:33 pm

I'm sure hubby won't mind haha. How many years Jodi?

by jodioc77 22nd July 2013, 5:49 pm

we've been together for 11 but only married for 2 :) did it all back to front! wish i could do my wedding photos again with boobies lol!

by **COOKIE** 22nd July 2013, 5:54 pm

Me too!... *Sigh* ahhh well, there many more special events ahead of you - boobs 'n' all haha. Xx

by jodioc77 22nd July 2013, 5:57 pm

one of my mates had a great idea once about having a party where everyone wore their wedding dresses again. i might champion this idea in a few months time!

by **COOKIE** 22nd July 2013, 5:59 pm

Heeeheeee fab idea! I wanna come too in me 80s mahoosive dress Hysterical

by jodioc77 22nd July 2013, 6:01 pm

fab! love the 80's - did you have puff ball sleeves like princess di?

by **COOKIE** 22nd July 2013, 6:02 pm

YES! Just like it! Hysterical

by Princessjo30 22nd July 2013, 7:30 pm

jodioc77 wrote:we've been together for 11 but only married for 2 :) did it all back to front! wish i could do my wedding photos again with boobies lol!

Happy anniversary Stars

Enjoy your bubbles, I'm sooo jealous over here yes

by Princessjo30 22nd July 2013, 7:32 pm

Cookie do you know how long after surgery were not allowed to drink for? Jeez I'm sounding like an alcoholic Hysterical

by **COOKIE** 22nd July 2013, 8:08 pm

Give it at least a week Jo. The last thing you need is problems with the blood thinning whilst you're healing and that first week is crucial for healing babe.

Alcky Hysterical

by Princessjo30 22nd July 2013, 8:17 pm

thank you xx

by yolanda12310 23rd July 2013, 8:46 pm

That does seem strange to have varrying views with diff surgeons. All i can say is go by what your own surgeon has said.

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