Can you drink alcohol four days after a stent operation?

Answer 1

I am assuming it depends on the type of stent you had placed. If it was a common bile duct stent or pancreatic duct stent due to problems with pancreatitis, no, you should not drink for a long time, if ever. Pancreatitis can be fatal. You would be likely to suffer another episode only 4 days post-op.

After my own common pancreatic stent surgery two years ago, I was told by my GI to abstain from all alcohol for a year (for safe measure.) After one year, he said it was okay (in my case) to drink a beer or two, but no liquor. He said I could try red wine, as well, but it gives me really bad heartburn, which is scary if you've ever had pancreatitis.

After one year of no alcohol, I am now able to have 2 or 3 beers, occasionally, with no ill effects.

Answer 2

I had 1 stent in 2 days ago when can I have 2 pints.