Guest brent Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 What is the effect on alcohol before a surgery? Some clinics say dont drink a week before, others say two. I know it thins the blood but im wondering if a few beers in the final week before a procedure affect it that much. Or if one or two drinks can make a huge difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest brent Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 What is the effect on alcohol before a surgery? Some clinics say dont drink a week before, others say two. I know it thins the blood but im wondering if a few beers in the final week before a procedure affect it that much. Or if one or two drinks can make a huge difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member tkerr22 Posted October 6, 2006 Senior Member Share Posted October 6, 2006 why risk it? My Hair Loss Weblog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mark H Posted October 6, 2006 Senior Member Share Posted October 6, 2006 I'd have to look at my pre op instructions. It seems to me alcohol was restricted 48 hours rather than a week. I'll double check. I'm surprised that alcohol, which dehydrates would have the effect of thinning the blood. Certainly all blood thinners are to be avoided. I went off of fish oil several weeks before surgery. mark h My Hair Loss Weblog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Unfortunately, I don't know the answer to this, but I agree with tkerr22. you are investing a lot of money and a lot of your limited donor supply. I wouldn't take the risk...so my best advice is...research it if you want...or even ask the doctor, but don't risk it. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member John_in_NC Posted October 6, 2006 Senior Member Share Posted October 6, 2006 I agree with the rest: you are taking a major chance and spending lots of money, so holding drinks for a week is a small sacrifice. I think it has to do with blood thinning which can stop the surgery earlier if it becomes a problem. One week before and open week after (helps in healing) I think are good enough, but each doc has his own suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mark H Posted October 10, 2006 Senior Member Share Posted October 10, 2006 I've verified that my pre op instructions were no alcohol 48 hours before surgery. What is more, I went to about.com and according to it alcohol does indeed thin the blood, which is almost certainly the negative aspect with respect to surgery. mark h My Hair Loss Weblog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member NikkiJ Posted October 10, 2006 Regular Member Share Posted October 10, 2006 The physicians I have worked with have always restricted alcohol 24 hours prior to surgery. Aspirin was always the most important one to remember, as it has always been restricted one-week prior to surgery. I am the patient coordinator for Dr. Scott Alexander in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Alexander's Coalition Membership Profile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Spursman Posted October 11, 2006 Senior Member Share Posted October 11, 2006 If your taking MSM stop that aswell. I kept taking it and when i had my HT i was a bit of a bleeder and the procedure took a bit longer as they had to spray my head with water to clear the blood. They said it didnt affect anything tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mark H Posted October 11, 2006 Senior Member Share Posted October 11, 2006 What is MSM? My Hair Loss Weblog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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