drinking alcohol after surgery?

[Orly?]

Hey guys, So i finally had my surgery on June 22nd with Dr. fielding in Toronto. I have not yet seen my chest, but will be as soon as I can take of those ads at the one week mark. As for the Canadians on this forum, Canada day is a week and a half away. I don;t plan on getting completely hammered just because I don't want to risk falling on my chest or doing something stupid, however i was just wondering if I could have a few drinks?? I want to know if it will affect my healing in anyway possible. I will be exactly 8 or 9 days post op (depending on whether there is anything happening the night before Canada day) before the celebrations begin?

SO BOTTOM LINE? Can I drink??
Will the recovery of my gyno be a factor???
let me know thanks in advance guys!

[hatemymoobs]

Ask your doctor.
If you're on pain meds- no.
If you're not... I don't know. Ask your doctor.
Good luck! 

[805spec]

Definitely ask your doc. But I have read that drinking slows the immune system... Maybe someone else can chime in on that.

[jojo82]

Drinking alcohol is discouraged after any surgical procedure, cosmetic or otherwise. The reasons are too numerous to rehash here, but one major concern is bleeding/hematomas due to blood thinning.