Keyhole Surgery

snips86x · 7 Dec 2013 at 18:30

On Wednesday, I under went arthroscopic knee surgery. I was under a general aesthetic and come Saturday, I'm feeling great, and a little sore.

I've not been taking the medication prescribed (Paracetamol, Ibuprofen, Tramadol) as I don't feel I need it.

I have in the cupboard, a single bottle of Hobgoblin waiting to be drunk.

Is it safe for me to drink it now?

Raymond Lin · 7 Dec 2013 at 18:32

Ask your doctor.

Philtor · 7 Dec 2013 at 18:33

We are not allowed medical threads but to answer your question - yes drink the bottle of Hobgoblin. In fact drink a few for good measure

snips86x · 7 Dec 2013 at 18:34

Raymond Lin said:
Ask your doctor.

Had I remembered, I would have.

Philtor said:
We are not allowed medical threads but to answer your question - yes drink the bottle of Hobgoblin. In fact drink a few for good measure

No Worries, I'll get it closed. It's been a long few days

Raymond Lin · 7 Dec 2013 at 18:46

NHS direct then.

snips86x · 7 Dec 2013 at 18:51

Raymond Lin said:
NHS direct then.

I'd forgotten all about that site. Will give it a try, thanks.

Azza · 7 Dec 2013 at 18:52

You should be taking the recommended medication as it'll be for other things that just 'pain' relief.

Feek · 7 Dec 2013 at 18:53

I can't think of a single reason not to drink it.

snips86x · 7 Dec 2013 at 18:55

Azza said:
You should be taking the recommended medication as it'll be for other things that just 'pain' relief.

Apart from the anti-inflammatory, I don't have any pain to warrant take pain killers.

dowie · 7 Dec 2013 at 19:20

They'll have told you the answer to this anyway - something like no alcohol for 24 hours, take the pain medication if you feel like it etc...

Probably not a good idea to get so drunk you fall over... but one or two won't matter AFAIK

areksnumbr1sxylady · 7 Dec 2013 at 19:43

I cant see a damn good reason not to drink it.

Scuzi · 7 Dec 2013 at 19:45

Take 18 Paracetamol, 12 Ibuprofen and 11 Tramadol, then drink the Hobgoblin.

This will result in rapid cell generation and you'll be doing somersaults around your living room within minutes.

This post is the reason you should not heed medical advice on internet forums

Barry Smalley · 7 Dec 2013 at 21:38

I had the same surgery three years ago. The only medication I took was 4 pints later that evening after I had returned from the hospital. No problems here.

WantoN · 7 Dec 2013 at 22:29

I wouldn't drink, no.

I would also take your anti-inflammatories, they'll aid healing.

Rilot · 7 Dec 2013 at 22:48

No medical threads. See your doctor.