2007-01-29 06:45:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
It depends on how much and what you are drinking. Good for you for following Docs orders to quit prior to surgery. Also stopping smoking, taking aspirin and telling your Doc or pre operative nurse any meds you are taking, including vitamins or supplements will help speed your healing process and prevent complications.
It sounds like you are concerned about going thru the "DT's" which is pretty unlikely. If you were having obvious signs of alcohol abuse and your physician suggested that you "quit" prior to surgery they most likely would have you monitored or prescribe a medication like Ativan to prevent withdrawal symptoms. Speedy recovery!
2007-01-29 06:56:03 · answer #1 · answered by Willa B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the amount you drink ie. you are alcohol dependant and you are not just having a glass of wine with dinner every night. if you are used to having large amounts of alcohol daily then i'm afraid you will have withdrawal symptoms which can also be exacerbated by anaesthetic drugs or painkillers which you will have during and after your surgery. in my experience as a surgical nurse, i would advise you to discuss this with a nurse or doctor before you are admitted for surgery or on the day of your admission to hospital. you will not be judged by the nursing staff and they will be glad of this knowledge and will probably start you on a drug called chlordiazepoxide which will help with any alcohol withdrawal symptoms and make the whole experience much more pleasant for you
2007-01-29 15:12:05 · answer #2 · answered by mac_dog76 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how much you drink. If you drink heavily every day, to the point you body is dependent on alcohol there are most definitely side effects. You need to tell your doctor what you drink and how much so they can judge how to proceed. A person that is dependent on alcohol can be prone to seizures if they don't get alcohol on a "regular" basis. If you talk to your doctor, they can recommend a safe way for you to quit drinking if they think you are at risk for alcohol dependency. It is CRUCIAL that you talk to your doctor before any surgery; tell them your drinking/drug habits/prescriptions. They need this information to keep you safe, they do not report to the police any "illegal" information you tell them (it is illegal for THEM to do that...it's called HIPPA, you can sue them and the company they work for). TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR
2007-01-29 14:55:38 · answer #3 · answered by Just tryin' to help 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, you'll start feeling better after you heal from the surgery.
Good luck!
2007-01-29 14:52:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
withdrawals your body become addicted to something and you take it away yyour body will have a hard time adjusting.
2007-01-29 14:50:24 · answer #5 · answered by King Midas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋