I have a surgery and overnight stay at the hospital coming up this weekend but have been drinking beer everyday for about 2 years(6 beers a night 15 oz. each),should I worry about seriouse withdrawls if I go from 6 beers one night to 4 beers the next night then 2 beers the night...etc....just wondering if its going to entail the mental aspect or if im going to have to worry about the more seriouse end of withdrawls.
2007-02-26 23:09:36 · 8 answers · asked by kit 1 in Health ➔ Men's Health
kit: withdrawal from alcohol can be a serious medical problem. The safest thing to do is to discuss this with your doctor or your nurse when you are admitted. You could also discuss it with the anesthesia staff that will be working with you. You should have plenty of opportunities to share your medical history if the hospital staff are doing there jobs correctly.
There are medicines that can be given to prevent acute alcohol withdrawal. If the staff is aware this may be an issue, they can monitor you more carefully and be prepared to help you out should you get in to trouble.
As to whether or not you will have trouble...The probability varies from person to person and depends on how much they consume regularly. Some one like you is much less likely to have withdrawals than someone who drinks all day... every day and always has a blood alcohol content... and then stops abruptly. But it's not impossible for you all together. I'd say play it safe and be open about your drinking history.
2007-02-26 23:28:14 · answer #1 · answered by bbm777 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone is different but at this level of drinking for two years I would be surprised if you had serious withdrawal. On the overnight stay at the hospital you may experience cravings and / or restlessness at the time you would've normally been drinking. If you do cut down bit by bit the nights before, it might help, but in my opinion not a great deal! I do speak from experience having had a huge drink problem, I would be more worried if two more years down the line 6 cans will seem to you (like it does to me) not very much at all! I really hope this helps, best of luck.
2007-02-26 23:35:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before any surgery you are asked about alcohol consumption on several questionnaires. Apparently you lied on the forms. It's difficult for your doctor to diagnose problems and establish an effective cure if the patient lies to him. I wouldn't think that level of alcohol intake would be problematic but you'll find out soon. Good luck!
2007-02-27 04:30:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This a question for your doctor. He can tell from the medical workup whether you are a heavy drinker or not. Your anesthesiologist will definitely check it. Best you are honest with them though.
2007-02-26 23:20:12 · answer #4 · answered by lyyman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure, some type of behavioral change treatment is critical. there is one element that you've operating on your favor, it appears like you stuck it early sufficient. reliable success, Rammie.
2016-12-05 00:36:02 · answer #5 · answered by england 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, be very careful and talk to your doc about it. You can have what they call "the DT's" which can make you halucinate.
2007-02-27 00:41:12 · answer #6 · answered by emily51501 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
start by replacind them to non-alcoholic beer.
first 1, then 2..and so and so...
2007-02-26 23:13:05 · answer #7 · answered by Born2BEwild 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-02-26 23:12:38 · answer #8 · answered by conan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋