How does drinking alcohol effect open heart surgery recovery?

Answer 1

"Alcohol thins the blood, slows healing, and increases bruising. You should stop drinking at least 1 week before surgery, and abstain for 1 week after or longer if you are taking narcotic pain medications. http://www.beautysurg.com/learn/general_healing3.html " However, if the surgery is minor, you are a healthy individual and are not taking pain killers or antibiotics, one or two drinks a day is unlikely to have any significant impact on healing time. "Alcohol thins the blood, slows healing, and increases bruising. You should stop drinking at least 1 week before surgery, and abstain for 1 week after or longer if you are taking narcotic pain medications. http://www.beautysurg.com/learn/general_healing3.html " However, if the surgery is minor, you are a healthy individual and are not taking pain killers or antibiotics, one or two drinks a day is unlikely to have any significant impact on healing time.

Answer 2

A tiny amount would cause no difference (say, one drink in a day),

excessive amounts will slow healing. (it keeps you anesthetized)

Answer 3

Yes, it can delay surgery. It first lower and so after increases your blood pressure. Also it causes dehydration partly due to excessive urination.