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Three basic answers to this question - 1 - ask your surgical team, as this is medical advice and doctors have different advice and opinions on this varying from a few weeks out to never again. 2 - do a search on this site for "alcohol" as this comes up frequently (like yesterday) and you will get as many answers as you like. Yesterday's thread was actually more civil and less nannying than usual. 3 - ask yourself why is it important that you have "X" (beer, wine, liquor, pizza, cake, pie, whatever) to celebrate some occasion, and how does this relate to the problem that led you to WLS in the first place? Is it possible to celebrate without "X" one year?
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Lol. Lupita you are about to receive a lot of commentary. My reply would be if you want a drink then get one and sip slowly. Keep in mind that alcohol may affect you a lot faster now and in a more dramatic fashion. Don't count on being able to drink the whole thing. Just use caution and stop when it's enough.
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I didn't have any alcohol for at least a year after surgery. But I do know people who have some at like 4 months they seem to be okay but be careful it doesn't take much!! Also, I like Crown with diet coke and found I was replacing it for foods because of the low calorie, carb count. It was like a dessert treat and I quickly put a stop to that. That is a slippery slope I don't want to go down.
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Hey everyone I was wondering when is it ok to go out for drinks like beers or liquor I'm 2 months out I know I sound stupid but it's gonna be 4th of July and I want to Celebrate Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Veterans ONLY please. One year + post op.
VSGAnn2014 replied to LipstickLady's topic in WLS Veteran's Forum
Speaking only for myself -- my desire for a veterans forum doesn't come from an "elitist" position. My needs are literally different than they were over 2 years ago when I was still pre-op or 6 months later when I was still in the "honeymoon" period of losing weight. They're even different than when I first hit my weight goal of 150 pounds. I certainly don't think that I cannot learn things from those who are younger-tenured re WLS than I am. Nor do I imagine I'll muzzle myself and never post on a thread about alcohol or Protein levels or the honeymoon period or sip-sip-sipping or vitamins/minerals or slider foods or the need to move into exercise carefully or the hundreds of other topics that newbies need and want advice about. What I'm hoping to gain from the veterans forum is a more vibrant veteran community and participation and advice from veterans who (if you read this whole thread, you've already learned) are indicating they would spend more time at BP if there were a place where more WLS veterans were hanging out. Surely everyone of any WLS tenure will benefit more from a message board where more veterans stick around, right? For the record, "newbie" isn't a slur -- it's a description of someone who's new to a particular activity. Someone who hasn't had WLS yet (but is planning to have WLS) is clearly a WLS newbie. People who are new to maintenance are maintenance newbies. And people who are newly "veterans" are, I suppose, veteran newbies.- 156 replies
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The stomach/sleeve "stretching" is a myth. It just doesn't. The problem with carbonation is that is often very painful, esp. early on. If you search "alcohol" you will find a bunch of info on the subject in various forums on the site. It is a subject that is highly controversial and there is great division within the medical side, and the patient side. Some of it's personal preference presented as fact. But the empty calorie argument is a fact. And you did invest in your health. You have a six month or so honeymoon phase. This is the time when you are most likely to lose the most weight. You have a great second chance. Now this is my opinion: it's just too easy to lose this great opportunity if you drink before you hit your goal. Then proceed with caution. We are all adults, we can make our own decisions. I think if you poke around, you will find people who have no problems alcohol and others that do. (Just like non-WLS people). I'm a bit of evangelist for WLS, and I hope everyone who uses the tool, really grabs this opportunity for a very abundant healthy life.
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Psych Evaluation
Sajijoma replied to ahipchik1965's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
My advice is to just go in calm and relaxed and don't lie about anything and don't get upset or stress about it. The whole process made me a nervous wreck, but the test is basically just like 100 questions about things like depression, feeling inadequate, do you think you can manipulate people into doing what you want, have you ever used drugs or alcohol and the like and then the questions are restated about 4-5 times in different ways. The worst part of all was talking to the psych himself and that's because mine was a smug jerk who didn't even listen to me or what I was saying and then tried to pounce on things he thought I said wrong like he asked my age and I said 38 and he thought I said 28, so when I listed my kids name and ages he said there's no way you had a kid at that age, and I was confused. I said lots of people have kids at 24 yrs old(my age when my 1st was born) so it took awhile of trying to explain to him I was 38 and he still kept saying 28 and by the end of it I was almost in tears thinking it would be wrecked because he wasn't even listening to me. I still passed though. The office manager pointed a couple of things out to me after the fact that calmed me down. One, he is an a-hole and they all know it. Two, it's his job to get people qualified. If he doesn't get people qualified, he won't have a job so he will get as many people qualified as possible so unless there was a serious reason not to(like obvious mental illness or drug addiction), he should pass pretty much everyone. -
I am 10 days post op and asked my surgeon about drinking, post-op. His feedback was: beer...pretty much never, due to the carbonation/fizziness factor...and it can stretch your stomach out. Regular cocktails/liquor; 6 weeks post op and after. The alcohol inhibits the healing process and can lead to improper healing of the staple line. (He said it much more eloquently than I am). Plus, a lot of spirits/cocktails/mixed drinks, are high in calories and can derail your weight loss efforts. So, beyond the 6 week point, the stomach should be able to handle moderate imbibing. I would guess when the time comes to drink again, it would be better to not do it on an empty stomach...to see how the tolerance is.
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I actually did try a few sips as in a few tablespoons of alcohol about 2 months out and my stomach did NOT care for it. At about 3 months out I tried about 1/2 a glass of wine and it came back up. I would NEVER try ANY alcohol without food for the first few months. I am about 10 months out now and only drink about once a week and then even just a glass or two gets me a LOT more tipsy than before. Long story short...you can't even eat FOOD right now. FORGET about alcohol. Trying to drink alcohol now will only delay healing and progress and potentially cause trauma to your new tummy if you vomit. Also, I guess I should put this in the Pre-Surgery section so that people stop posting questions about their Disney vacation and other post op plans. Post op is for rest and recuperation, not jet setting and vacation. Also, as far as I know you can't swim a week out so why oh why your husband planned a likely all-inclusive vacation that you cannot fully partake does not seem very supportive or helpful. Maybe he did not realize that. Also you need to know that about a year from now you will be able to eat and drink more like a normal skinny person but always with VERY limited portions.
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Got it! No alcohol for a while yet (which is really completely fine). And yes, I got very lucky with this lovely man Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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@@bini120 Have a wonderful time! Does your husband have a single brother? ????. Alcohol can cause bleeding this early out so you'd best not have any. :-(
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At one week post op every doctor will say no way!!! Your stomach is healing and alcohol very harsh to your GI track. Most patients will agree with no alcohol this soon out. As far as no alcohol forever that rule is so different among doctors. Mine allowed it later on.
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A recent article posted here on this subject - maybe a bit nannying but covers most of the issues. http://www.bariatricpal.com/page/articles.html/_/healthy-living/bariatric-realities-%e2%80%93-medical-professionals%e2%80%99-guidelines-about-alcohol-use-wls-r601 There are several reasons for avoiding alcohol post op for varying lengths of time, and different surgeons are attuned to different reasons - Allowing the stomach to heal for some period of time (usually a few weeks or months) before subjecting it to irritants such as alcohol is the first and most common reason. That alcohol is basically empty calories that doesn't help your weight loss is another common reason (so a sip of wine here and there after healing wouldn't be a big deal, beyond one sip leading to another...) The prospect of transfer addiction is another reason given - we no longer have food to feed whatever addictive behavior we may have, so it can be easy for a casual drinking habit to turn into full blown alcoholism. Being obese, our livers tend not to be in the best of shape to begin with (hence the "liver shrinking" pre-op diets that some surgeons impose) and metabolizing all the fat that we are losing adds another stress on it. The last thing that the liver needs is more stress on it from metabolizing a liver toxin such as alcohol. The length of time before alcohol is permissible varies from one surgeon to another, from a few weeks to never again. My doc has us agree to not consume any as long as we are in weight loss mode.
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One week post-op and my husband has brought me to the Caribbean to heal in a pretty and peaceful location. I've brought all my shakes etc with me and the resort has been good enough to make me special smooth Soups for lunch and dinner. I'm staying away from alcohol per my doctor's direction but was wondering if anyone knows: - why alcohol is a no-no after surgery - what would happen if I took a single sip of wine at dinner - how soon folks were able to have alcohol after surgery Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Weight gain, looking for meaningful discussion/mutual support not lectures!
Oak Park Lorena replied to Oak Park Lorena's topic in WLS Veteran's Forum
Thank you, Kate! I know exactly what you mean about the depravation making you want something more. I'm boxing up some of the big calorie beers I have and storing them in my friend's basement! Craft beer is a hobby for me, I go to beer releases, attend beer events, and I homebrew. It's not about the alcohol, in fact I often wish the alchol could be removed, it's about the taste. For people who know nothing about craft beer, this is perhaps a revelation. Over the years, I've amassed a very large collection of stouts. It's very tempting to pop one open and enjoy it in the evening, so I've decided that for the time being, it's safer to have them far enough away from me that's it's not an option! So, I've got some nice, lower calorie IPAs and sours in the fridge. I'm allowed to have one after I run. Seems like a reasonable compromise to me! When I've gotten the weight under control, I think it will be safe to enjoy a higher calorie beer trreat once in a while, just not every day. Thanks for the nice message and the support! It's good to hear that someone else has wrangled their treat demon! -
Had my post 3 months follow up with my surgeon. I'm happy and he is happy! I lost 50% of my excess weight My labs are now Perfect! (only exception is my Thyroid, an ongoing issue for me) Prior my op, I was heading towards Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Now my liver is happy too Prior my op, I was getting to a pre-diabetic stage. Now my Pancreas and blood sugar levels are also happy My cholesterol levels are getting healthy My hair has thickened and growing like crazy Although I no longer have reflux, due to Nexium PPI, I was told I need to stay on it for 12 months. I follow all the guidelines and recommendations from my surgeon, my dietician (NUT) and my bariatric psychologist. Sometimes it is hard for me to get all the Protein and calories, only when I get stressed. I was told to force myself to eat, and keep having regular meals I still battle/deal with my Graves Disease. Once my weight stabilises, hopefully my life will be easier in this respect My favourite exercises are dancing and walking My face is now defined, and I can see my waist coming back I laugh more The New Chapter in My Life has started, and for that I am very, very grateful I had to wait 9 months for this surgery, due to my thyroid auto-immune disease. I was supposed to be sleeved last July 2015. Finally sleeved 8th March 2016. No regrets, just massive gratefulness
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Is anyone required to go to therapy weekly by your surgeon?
OutsideMatchInside replied to TanairyVSG's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@gina171 I am more skeptical without more information. And people can go to therapy to work through a life event, not because they have some major issue. Going to therapy because you are grieving is not the same this as going to therapy for a behavioral issue. Recently someone posted that the hospital they selected required everyone going through bariatric surgery to undergo alcohol counseling even if they had a alcohol issue just because of the religious beliefs of the hospital. That isn't a good reason to end up in therapy. Especially when therapy costs money and more importantly time. OP, didn't state why the doctor suggested she go to weekly therapy. Some programs require everyone to do something when it really just generates income for them. Medicine in America is still a for profit business. -
Go to the seminar because it may help you decide. When I attended there were maybe 20 folks at mine. At least 3 stood up an left when the NUT said you may never have alcohol AGAIN, and at least 5 stood up and left when they talked about hair loss. A little dramatic yes, but it will weed out those who do not want to put any effort into their life changes.
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For the love of the gods, husband, if you insist on buying chips, keep them on the top shelf where I can ignore them. I have asked him nicely, more than a few times since being sleeved in March to put that stuff where I can't see it. Instead, he leaves the open bag on the bottom shelf of the cupboard with the plates and bowls. I go to get my little plate on which to put my 3oz of chicken, only to be greeted with the aroma of deep-fried goodness in the form of a potato. No, I don't believe that he is trying to sabotage me, he just truly has no comprehension of my deep-seated issues with potato chips. You see, chips and I, we were BFFs. But alas, no longer. Husband looks at me like I am crazy when I tell him to put the bag out of my sight, until finally I ask him, "Would you leave alcohol out in the open in front of an alcoholic?", and I see the light bulb go on. He sorta gets it. And the chips are moved. One step at a time, my friends. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App
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6 month waiting period for insurance is crazy
Farcaster replied to bac2u's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
During my 6-month medically supervised diet, the nutritionist I worked with largely de-emphasized weight loss and focused on changing behaviors that would make me more successful post-surgery. Some of our goals included: making healthier choices when eating out, reducing alcohol intake over 6 months until it was completely eliminated, establishing exercise routines, and avoiding drinking Water during meals. I also used it as an opportunity to tap the nutritionist for ideas on making vegetables more interesting -- getting recipes from her and learning the wonders of roasting. It also gave me a long lead in to really feel confident about the life altering choice I was about to make. So, for me, I found the time investment to definitely be valuable. -
Veterans ONLY please. One year + post op.
VSGAnn2014 replied to LipstickLady's topic in WLS Veteran's Forum
What I recall about the "old vets forum" was that all members could see threads and posts in that forum, but only those who qualified as vets (per the then-rules -- although I don't recall exactly what those rules were) could post there. When I was pre-op and newly post-op I lurked my ass off there. It was so helpful. And trust me, even as a newbie I tired early on of the "How soon can I drink alcohol?" threads. Some topics I would love to get into with other veterans (but not with newbies who simply haven't "been there" yet, although they'll get there) are: * Advanced nutrition * Regain and re-loss * Recovering from exercise injuries * Dealing in healthy ways with life's ongoing stresses and changes * Late-stage complications * Dealing with WLS fatigue * Finding new life goals after conquering obesity * Dealing with transfer addictions * supplements three, four, five years down the road * Transitioning from food tracking to mindful eating * New career options for healthy, slim people * Long-term relationship changes after conquering obesity * Long-term challenges for WLS patients * Joint replacement surgery for long-time WLS patients * Discovering and living your Big Dreams when weight is no longer an issue * Dealing with death And that's after just a few minutes of thought.- 156 replies
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@@Seagull - Yes. Lost a bunch pre-op (you quit drinking alcohol and work to shrink your liver, good things will happen). I actually gained 10 at the hospital thanks to all the IV Fluid they pumped in me. But after 10 days of healing, everything started "moving" inside again, the weight really came off fast.
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MollyF22 replied to Natalie Alley Perkins's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I haven't even tried any alcohol yet. I want too but I think if you wanna try it then do it. As long as your past the point of having a leak then it should be okay. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-J320A using the BariatricPal App -
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Inner Surfer Girl replied to Inner Surfer Girl's topic in The Lounge
I agree. Also, based on observation and some things she has said, it sounds like a lot of her weight gain is due to alcohol and other liquid calories. -
Hi I have been researching bypass as I have to have my band out as having so many issues and now have regained all weight I lost with band so moving to bypass as soon as I can. In one article I read they advised not to try anything new when going out always test at home first so hopefully you won't put yourself in that position. Same advice with alcohol I believe.
