Reply to "Drinking alcohol; not a great idea so far"

Jan DollarModerator, RN, retired

I don't know the exact physiology, but it has to do with sensivity to the irritation of alcohol to the gut, along with sensivity to various other chemicals. The trauma of the surgery is significant and it takes a good while to recover and acclimate. Everyone adjusts at their own pace.

As for me, I was suffering with hot flashes during my post op years, so I seldom would drink. But years later, I've been enjoying a glass of wine with dinner, the occasional cocktail, and beer on hot days. All without gut issues. For me, there has been no problem with alcohol in the long run.

Jan

7/3/172:42 AM

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