Guest guest Posted April 29, 2003 Report Share Posted April 29, 2003 From www.m-g-b.com/alcohol_consumption.htm Alcohol has a well known toxic effect upon the liver. This toxic effect can lead to liver injury, cirrhosis and death. It is interesting to note that some people can drink a great deal of alcohol with little or no liver damage, while others who drink a much smaller amount and will develop severe liver damage and cirrhosis. After Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass is complete, the patient's body will be greatly changed. One of these changes pertains to the body's ability to process alcohol. Alcohol's toxic effect upon the liver may be enhanced after Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass. Patients that disregard this warning may risk potentially fatal liver damage. Because of the serious dangers, patients will be required to make a commitment that they will abstain from alcohol consumption entirely for the first six to twelve months after the surgery. After this time, a very occasional drink on a weekly or monthly basis would be reasonable. However, total abstinence from alcohol consumption would be preferable. New Process Steps – Abstinence from Alcohol: Patients commit to complete abstinence from all alcohol consumption for the first 6 months after operation and subsequently commit to limit their alcohol consumption for the rest of their lives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2003 Report Share Posted April 29, 2003 From www.m-g-b.com/alcohol_consumption.htm Alcohol has a well known toxic effect upon the liver. This toxic effect can lead to liver injury, cirrhosis and death. It is interesting to note that some people can drink a great deal of alcohol with little or no liver damage, while others who drink a much smaller amount and will develop severe liver damage and cirrhosis. After Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass is complete, the patient's body will be greatly changed. One of these changes pertains to the body's ability to process alcohol. Alcohol's toxic effect upon the liver may be enhanced after Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass. Patients that disregard this warning may risk potentially fatal liver damage. Because of the serious dangers, patients will be required to make a commitment that they will abstain from alcohol consumption entirely for the first six to twelve months after the surgery. After this time, a very occasional drink on a weekly or monthly basis would be reasonable. However, total abstinence from alcohol consumption would be preferable. New Process Steps – Abstinence from Alcohol: Patients commit to complete abstinence from all alcohol consumption for the first 6 months after operation and subsequently commit to limit their alcohol consumption for the rest of their lives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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