Ugh - Medical issues mean no beer!

[violinguy]

I'm having my gallbladder out next week and I've been told to lay off alcohol completely until at least a month after the procedure. I guess the silver lining is, my existing stash will be well-aged by then....

 

[madscientist451]

You should be thankful for the well trained surgeons and hospitals we have. If you were a resident of a dirt poor country you'd probably wouldn't make it.
The beer will still be around when you get better.

 

[BeerAddikt]

I'm having my gallbladder out next week and I've been told to lay off alcohol completely until at least a month after the procedure. I guess the silver lining is, my existing stash will be well-aged by then....

Major bummer. I wish you the best on your surgery and recovery. I shall keep you in my thoughts when I'm having a cold one next week.

 

[triethylborane]

Its temporary, which is good.

 

[phyllobeddo]

Hmm. I had my gall bladder out a couple of years ago and never received that advice. I even told the pre admitting nurse that I drank a couple of beers every night.
Good luck on the surgery! FWIW, I had it taken out on Friday and drove to work on Monday. Didn't feel good, but I didn't have any time to take off. I rested up the best I could on Saturday and Sunday. The worst part was when my 4yo son kicked me in the gut. That was horrible and painful.

 

[bfish]

Just had my gallbladder (and appendix) removed. No restrictions for me after 2 weeks of soft/liquid foods.

 

[dawn_kiebawls]

Its temporary, which is good.

+1 to that ^^ Good health is better than a good buzz any day!

You could brew a quick batch beforehand and by the time you're on your feet again it will be done in primary and almost ready for consumption! I wish I was brewing back when I had 3 surgeries on my tailbone within 2 weeks. Time wouldn't have dragged the way it did, waiting for primary to be finished..Anyway, drunken rambling short. Consider yourself lucky! Plus, think of how 'cheap of a date' you'll be after a sober month!
Not to mention the prescriptions.. A legal high is OK in my book!

Best of luck, I'll keep you in my thoughts!

 

[TomoT]

Good luck with the surgery! As others have said, it's only temporary and it'll probably do both yourself and your beer the world of good. Hope you have a speedy recovery afterwards too

 

[Lefou]

Get well soon, don't fiddle around.