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Does Drinking Alcohol Before Tonsillectomy Cause Any Complications?
My ENT never explained to me about not drinking alcohol before tonsillectomy surgery. My surgery is less than 24 hours away. Was just told by a family member to put my beer away. I have had two beers so far this evening. Do I need to cancel the procedure?
Sat, 24 Nov 2018
Hello,
Let me make it clear that you're allowed to drink clear liquids up until 2 hours before the operation and nothing more after that.
Clear liquids are defined as water,tea,coffee,clear cordials/fruit juices without pulp.Beer will also come in this catagory.
So if you have had beer the previous evening before the surgery day,it's ok.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Prabhash Verma, General & Family Physician
Let me make it clear that you're allowed to drink clear liquids up until 2 hours before the operation and nothing more after that.
Clear liquids are defined as water,tea,coffee,clear cordials/fruit juices without pulp.Beer will also come in this catagory.
So if you have had beer the previous evening before the surgery day,it's ok.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Prabhash Verma, General & Family Physician
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