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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: Transplant Discussion => Topic started by: pelagia on June 24, 2008, 06:57:10 PM

Title: Social drinking after transplant?
Post by: pelagia on June 24, 2008, 06:57:10 PM

What is the thinking about drinking beer or wine after a transplant?  I find conflicting info on the web - it's okay versus not a good idea.  The clinic told my husband that an occasional beer is okay. 

Title: Re: Social drinking after transplant?
Post by: monrein on June 24, 2008, 07:09:28 PM

I always thought it was OK as long as it wasn't to excess.  I used to have an occasional glass of wine but not much. :wine;

Title: Re: Social drinking after transplant?
Post by: lola on June 24, 2008, 07:15:31 PM

Otto had his 1st transplant when he was 22 he would have drinks here and there, we got married 2 years after and Jamacian rum was all the fluids we had for 8 days IRIE MON :beer1;

Title: Re: Social drinking after transplant?
Post by: keith on June 24, 2008, 08:31:36 PM

i just had my transplant 6 months ago i have a drink here and der  :beer1;

Title: Re: Social drinking after transplant?
Post by: okarol on June 24, 2008, 08:39:35 PM

from http://www.kidneyfund.org/kidney-health/kidney-basics/common-questions.html#Kidney_Health

Is alcohol or soda bad for the kidneys?

Not always.  In moderation, alcohol and soda are not bad for the kidneys.  But, both affect the kidneys indirectly.  Alcoholic beverages and sodas are high in calories, and too much of them are not good for anyone with diabetes.  Diabetes is the number one cause of kidney failure.

A new study linked drinking two or more cola drinks (either diet or regular) each day with an increased risk for chronic kidney disease.  Other kinds of sodas did not increase the risk for chronic kidney disease.

Also, while alcohol affects the liver more directly, it can raise blood pressure.  High blood pressure may damage the kidneys.  High blood pressure is the number two cause of kidney failure.

Alcohol also can be dangerous to drink when you are on some kinds of medicine.  Make sure to ask your doctor or pharmacist about how alcohol can affect your medicines.

Title: Re: Social drinking after transplant?
Post by: Chris on June 25, 2008, 06:22:56 PM

I was told an occasional drink was OK. Beer and wine would be preferrable over hard liqour I was told. The most I have had was three beers at a bar with classmates. That was fun to be in a social setting again. Food on the other hand was probably worse for me  :rofl;, ranch fries. Waffle fries covered in mozzarella cheese and loads of bacon.

But if you do have a drink, remember to have other fluids also.