Can a person drink liquor eg- whiskey after a stent operation is done. Is it advisable for him to drink. My friend had a stent operation in June 2017 and currently he has started gaining weight too. His waist size has increased to 36"-37" Is weight increasing a good size o health. He is also drinking whiskey frequently. His current weight is 73 kgs.

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