“Can I drink alcohol after colon resection surgery?”

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“Can I drink alcohol after colon resection surgery?”

I will have colon resection surgery. Can I drink alcohol after colon resection surgery?

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**Dr. Randall D. Rogers** Colon and Rectal Surgeon San Antonio, TX · Accepted Answer

Dr. Randall D. Rogers Colon and Rectal Surgeon San Antonio, TX

Once off of pain meds -yes

**Dr. Howard Seigel** Internist New York, NY · Accepted Answer

Dr. Howard Seigel Internist New York, NY

After the initial postoperative period of it is uneventful male no more than 2 drinks a day or female not more than one drink daily & never to excess

**Dr. Christian Diaz Stone** Gastroenterologist LAS VEGAS, NV · Accepted Answer

Dr. Christian Diaz Stone Gastroenterologist LAS VEGAS, NV

This is best answered by a surgeon, but at some point, yes, you will be able to drink alcohol after the surgery.