Vanessers2011

I'm 3 weeks post-op, I have followed my diet as directed for the most part, but on average I get sick once a day. Last night my husband insisted on taking me out with his friends/co-workers. I was very hesitant but still went, it was at a brewery and my husband ordered me a beer, he said just hold it so that I looks like you are drinking. I couldn't contain my self and felt awkward and stupid for not drinking while everyone else was staring at me holding a full glass. I began taking little sips and my stomach began to grumble, I didn't feel drunk like I had heard from many people that had experienced very low alcohol tolerance after surgery. I finished my drink, didn't feel sick at all, but I didn't want to stay any longer as I felt awkward and out of place. I left while everyone else -Including my hubby- went to another bar. I cried the entire way home. I was angry at my self for putting my self in that situation and for possible jeopardizing my recovery. When I got home I ate some Soup and 5 minutes later I was in the bathroom throwing up. I'm so upset and worry that I may have done more damage than I know, but also for allowing myself to give in to peer pressure and for trying to fit in with a crowd of people that I really didn't care for -except my husband, with whom I'm upset now for making me go- At the end of the day I'm a grown woman and I should be able to make better choices. Has anyone had alcohol too soon? or had a bad experience to share?

Dub, You are very clever, and yes I'm mad at my husband for putting me in that situation, but more mad at myself because I'm old enough to know better and shouldn't have gone out in the first place. Next time -if there is a next time- I will follow liannatx advice and order something that resembles a "real drink" although I still wouldn't know what to order at a brewery...hmmm, maybe I'll just stay away from breweries