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Question about meniscus and alcohol

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NikoBuzz
NikoBuzz

I had meniscus and ACL repair surgery nearly 1.5 month ago, I was told not to take alcohol for 3 - 6 month,  How important is it to take this advice into consideration? )) someone who has done this surgery what was the alcohol restriction time? New year is coming so I thought I would give it a shot.

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  • lyn32416
    lyn32416 NikoBuzz

    Posted

    I used to teeter on my high heels, and to sometimes fall over after a few wines. I don't drink. Maybe it's for the best?

  • AlexandriaGizmo
    AlexandriaGizmo NikoBuzz

    Posted

    I suppose it depends on who you think is the expert you or your consultant, alcohol weakens the immune system and can leave you vulnerable to infections which can end up with you contracting bugs like septicemia, if your really adamant you are going to drink then I suggest you give your medical team a ring and ask there advice, Happy Christmas
    • AlexandriaGizmo
      AlexandriaGizmo lyn32416

      Posted

      Thanks lyn, years of experience teaches you that if someone has taken years to become a certain profession then if they don't know the answers then I'm sure that 80% of the population aren't a good predictor of what can happen if you ignore there advice, I hope if you personally decide to have a drink at Christmas you stay on your bottom and restrict yourself to wearing very flat shoes smile either way I'm sure you can enjoy yourself alcohol free, have a good one

  • jean04276
    jean04276 NikoBuzz

    Posted

    Take it easy, Kiko, no need to get plastered. I intend to have my first drink tonight, a beer or watered down wine. Coming up 3 months post TKR and physio tomorrow, l will need the same strength to resist that l’ve tried to use recovering from this most brutal  of surgeries. Good Luck.
  • Oldfatguy1
    Oldfatguy1 NikoBuzz

    Posted

    I'm surprised this advice was offered without an explanation but he must feel there is legimate concern or he wouldn't have included it in his instructions. Alcohol can weaken the system, act as a depressant and / or make medications react differently. Not worth taking a chance if he said no.

  • CHICO_MARX
    CHICO_MARX NikoBuzz

    Posted

    I've never heard of this except in connection with the prescribed medication...which is ALWAYS dangerous.  I had four knee scopes over a number of years to do repairs and was never told this.  ALWAYS check alcohol restrictions with any meds you're taking.  Other than that, I've never heard of alcohol restrictions for a knee op.

  • NikoBuzz
    NikoBuzz

    Posted

    no I am not taking any meds, as I remember they told me there is a danger the water will split into the knee and there will be swelling  or something like that.
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