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Parrot Bay coconut Water margaritas! Tiny little cans about half the size of a soda can. Probably don't have them at a bar, but it's my drink of choice at home or a party. Low in sugar and the coconut water makes me feel kinda healthy LOL. The alcohol content is pretty low (my mother in law had one at my house once and asked me if it was non alcoholic) but it's plenty for me! The alcohol hits me hard post sleeve but like many have said, it's gone quickly.
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My adult beverage of choice is wine -- either white or red, depending on the season and the food I'm likely to drink later. (The taste of the wine is still there for me.) In winter, I love single malt scotch. When I drink, I only have one drink (4-5 ounces of wine), and I don't drink every day / night, but usually do on weekends. I'm the definition of a social drinker (max of 1 drink a day). For those who care: http://alcoholrehab.com/alcoholism/social-drinking-defined/
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I've tried the Quest bars once-a cookies and cream, and it was so disgusting I wanted to puke and I am pre-op! I have a very sensitive palate, but wow those are b-a-d! My kids won't even eat them and they eat everything! I'm really enjoying the Pure Protein bars. There's anywhere from 20-23 grams of protein per bar and relatively low sugar although the sugar alcohol in the one I had today was 8g! They taste good though. I usually have one for breakfast each morning.
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I was prepared to give it all up (pizza, nachos, alcohol, etc) when I let them cut out 90% of my stomach, but I was pleased when it turned out I didn't have to! When I decided to indulge, I counted it in my daily totals, making sure not to sacrifice my end nutrition goal for alcohol (I was still logging everything for about the first year, until I reached and maintained goal for a few months). Bloody Mary's are not bad, but are filling! Sugar free Margaritas are a good alternative. Vodka and light cranberry juice is nice. I do occasionally do beer, typically Guinness which is very lightly carbonated. I can't finish one before it gets hot as the even the light bubbles fill me up. I have also been known to enjoy a Captain and Diet Coke after I shake most of the carbonation out of the Diet Coke. These days, (I'll be 2 years in October), I tend not to log unless my weight creeps outside my maintenance zone, (which is rare), but if it does, alcohol and other treats are the first ting to go and I do log until I'm back where I belong.
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Start dieting before surgery?
mclorrie replied to Missbliss14's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You're on a good start by cutting out alcohol and soda, and are practicing chewing your food. You're slowing down while you eat which I think helps you to get fuller faster! Don't get discouraged, if you have questions about dieting - ask your dietician! That's what they are getting paid for! I had to do a six month Doctor supervised diet before my insurance would approve me. I learned a lot from asking questions, here and at my appointments! Good luck!! -
Back to the original thread, eek trying to divert attention, I ONLY drink vodka with water and a splash of diet cranberry lemonade. I would love to drink a beer. I have tried and simply can't. Well i could if I wanted to make a mad dash to the pot every time. I waited until my 6 month mark before I chose to drink. But that was just my decision. Not my doctors. Like the others stated earlier, the alcohol definitely hits you faster than before. Boy do I know this first hand. Birthday was last Tuesday. Ended up drinking 3 drinks. Thank goodness I have lost 77 pounds. Because helping me walk a straight line would have been way more difficult. Just trust your judgment when you drink.
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In response to OP... I am almost 5 months post-op and did not attempt any alcohol consumption until last week on a family vacation. I haven't even been tempted to drink and have been just fine being the DD when out with family and friends. It's funny how much more confident I feel already - less liable to drink to have that liquid courage to "be me". Last week on vacation, I had a few sips of white wine one night and a crystal light / vodka two times. I felt a buzz, but like others have said, it went away rather quickly. It wasn't anything earth-shattering and I don't know if I'll do it again. If I do, I will stick to the vodka/water/flavor.
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I have chosen to make this surgery, and the way I live my life now, a total lifestyle change. Meaning, I will eat/drink this way for the rest of my life in order to maintain my weight loss and not regain everything 5 years down the road. For me, that means all things in moderation. I lost 70 lbs several years ago, eating no carbs, drinking no alcohol, basically starving myself, and of course - it was not sustainable, and I wound up at 323 lbs. I am determined not to make that same mistake again. Unless you are a nun or have decided to give up your social life entirely, it's kind of ridiculous to think that you will NEVER EVER touch alcohol (or French fries, or a cupcake, or whatever) again. A healthy relationship with food is about making good choices as much as possible, indulging occasionally, and being active. That being said: OP, when I have a beverage I generally have a small glass of wine; but since that has been ruled out, my suggestions are.... Vodka with lime juice and a splash of simple syrup Vodka with light cranberry juice (sometimes the bar has it, sometimes not) Or, my favorite, a Bloody Mary ???? vodka and v8, basically I am 9 months out and 120 lbs down, and still dropping. I eat carbs and drink wine occasionally, as a treat. Has that made my weight loss slower? Maybe. Is this lifestyle something I can keep up the rest of my life? Absolutely.
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@Ivlpar Stuff happens. I see a lot of people picking vodka. I know when I was on Adkins, I drank diet coke and rum. Yes, yes, I know we aren't supposed to drink alcohol or drink carbonated beverages. But some of of us "chose" to imbibe in moderation. I can hardly drink. It hits me hard AND I get full. Only my opinion!
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Marijuana Vaporization / Edibles Post-Op? ATTN: WEED SMOKERS
jake__x posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey there! I'm new to this forum, so I hope to get a warm welcome I plan on having my surgery in November of this year and I'm super excited! Now, I've looked up some of this information on this already, however could not find very much. So I'm hoping with some luck I will get a few answers here. I am a recreational smoker of marijuana. However, I am proud to say that I am now 85 days sober due to the fact that I'm going for a promotion at my job that requires a hair follicle test. Before this however, I smoked a bowl at least once a day for 2-3 years. And before I get everyone talking about transfer addiction, understand that I was able to cut cold turkey without any desire or withdrawal from the lack of smoking. And on top of that, when I'm high, I don't find myself succumbing to food cravings or having a hindered ability to function normally. Eventually, you build a tolerance for marijuana, unlike alcohol or other harmful substances. It eases stress and makes me feel better, and honestly having a "marijuana addiction" is the least of my worries (in fact, I would MUCH rather have an addiction to marijuana than an addiction to food). Anyway, I have read that actually smoking marijuana is unadvisable with the sleeve because of possible ulcers. I have also read that if you do smoke marijuana, it is advisable to wait at least 3 months, which would not be a problem. However, for those who smoke regularly, I was wondering if vaporizing/eating the marijuana lessens the chance of stomach ulcers? Would I still have to wait the 3 months after if this is that case? Any input helps, but I don't need any moral preachers who are uneducated and inexperienced on marijuana and its "addictiveness". Thanks! -
@RoxieMalone If you haven't had a supportive WLS experience, I can see how having my husband around might seem strange to you then. My husband is my biggest cheerleader, he notices when I'm eating too fast or not drinking enough and is quick to tell me to slow down or drink up! Sometimes to my chagrin, lol. So of course he's going to be around when I start occasionally drinking alcohol. And he'll be a big help in keeping me on track, just like he is now! If you are really only a week post-op, I hope your recovery is going well. Things may look a little different when you are 4 1/2 months post op, like I am. Good luck.
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Roxie, I apologize for my curt response earlier on. I've since read your dozen or so prior posts and now appreciate that you've not had the most supportive pre-op situation, that you're only a week post-op, and that you've had some (understandable) high anxiety about your own WLS. But if you start out here by telling people that your way / your values is the only way to proceed WLS you will not find wide support here either. A lot of people here do drink alcohol post-op. But most of them do so rarely and not early on. As you'll also learn, surgeons' instructions are considerably divergent, one from the other, about so many things. BTW, if you found this very mild alcohol thread tough going, go read the ones on marijuana. People here have a wide range of values and lifestyle preferences. Your way will be your way. Theirs will be theirs. Please consider this just some kind advice about how to find a home here. And I wish you the VERY best results possible from your own WLS.
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You don't know what I've walked either, just like in your own little rant. I only know what someone posts and go off that information. Someone stated "I need someone around me when I drink because I make really poor food choices". My response was "Perhaps alcohol shouldn't be a factor at all then." If the very mention of living without alcohol is a threat, then I think it requires some deeper self-analysis. Just an opinion.
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@roxiemalone I put that I wanted my husband with me when I drank because the surgeon and NUT stressed that you don't know how alcohol will affect you when you first start drinking. I want it as a safety precaution and to make sure I make responsible choices until I know how my sleeve tolerates alcohol. Not a red flag, just being safe! Alcohol can be enjoyed responsibly. It seems like you have a stricter surgeon's plan, which is fine. I'm just glad that my plan allows for a drink or two, since I got the sleeve to enjoy life to the fullest and healthiest in the manner that I want. Good luck - I know I'm doing great and love my sleeve!
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I like fru-fru drinks like frozen daiquiris. I'm only able two get 2 down and it takes ALL night. I also like hurricanes. Watch it though. Alcohol hits harder than before. One or two drinks and I'm done.
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Canada - Alberta
More than this replied to kylapopyk's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I am from Calgary too! Had a crappy marriage that lasted 19 years too long, lol...& I was married 19 years. Alcoholic cheating husband.... So you had dinner 1st? What was it, a whole 3/4 cup? Even tho I am teasing you, I am looking forward to eating only that much, lol! I am 54..going to be 55 in Sep.. I plan on having the op Oct 13th when I get back from my cruise....I love being single, lol!!! I al hoping I can get all my tests done before then. I want to start getting better. It didn't come thru 2x....just saying too bad you had to type it out 2x. -
Psych eval - is this normal?
reree6898 replied to missy5099's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am going through a center of excellence at Vanderbilt in Nashville and my face to face psyc evaluation was an hour then I had to do the questionnaire that was well over 300 questions. At the end of the face to face she told me she would be referring me for the surgery and the questionnaire was basically to look for certain behavioral patterns. It mainly asked the same things many different ways to be sure that the patient is not a drug addict, alcoholic, or suicidial. -
And drinking alcohol is not against my surgeon's plan. I'm allowed to drink after six months. Some are allowed after two months, some after a year, and some plans say never. I'm perfectly happy following my surgeon's plan for success. I've been successful this far!
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I tried it!! Nd don't do it !! It burns so bad . Think of a open cut and pouring rubbing alcohol on the inner lining of stomach !!! Please save ur self'!
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Surgeon said protein 1st, fruits and veggies 2nd, carbs last. Eat healthy 95 % of the time, but have a little bit of a treat too. So , daily I have a cookie or a bit of WW ice cream. 2-3 x a week I might have a piece of cheese, or a small glass of 2 % milk. I don't like alcohol, soda pop, fried food, or salty stuff. Sweets are my trigger food, so I try and keep them to a minimum. Works for me , and it something I can live with for the rest of my life !
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A shot is probably not a great idea. Alcohol will affect us more quickly and more decisively than ever before. I'm 5 weeks post op. I probably still won't drink for a while. But if I had to have hard liquor I'd try something I could sip. Something to savor over a little while.
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What Diet Do You Follow?
KristenVSG2014 replied to Alex Brecher's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
I started following Whole30 in June and cannot believe the change in how much better I feel overall. Now I'm mostly Paleo. I eat meat, veggies, fruits and certain fats. I avoid alcohol, grains, dairy and legumes. The only sugar I eat is from those naturally occurring in food, mostly fruit. I will have a rare treat if the occasion warrants it though. For example, my cousin is getting married next month and I may have a bite of cake. Ok. Maybe a few bites. ???? -
I do a low-ish carb diet. I have meat and/or eggs and green vegetables at virtually every meal. I do moderate dairy: yogurt, whey protein powder, grass-fed butter, and occasionally small amounts of cheese. I eat fruit and nuts as snacks (in addition to jerky and more green veggies). Excluded: grains, starchy veggies, dairy milk, alcohol, beans and legumes, and sweets. I make rare exceptions on special occasions, but they really are rare. This particular plan works well for me because if I eat sweets or other carby foods my cravings go absolutely insane. This diet keeps them in check.
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I don't think anyone here that is seriously wanting to lose weight has the mindset that "just one is okay", whether that is about food, alcohol, drugs, or whatever vice one may have. With that being said, the vast majority of those having bariatric surgery had to jump through several hoops for insurance to approve them. One of those hoops were a psychological evaluation. I won't get into the medical criteria for alcohol addiction, but I think @@Roxie Malone can tell the difference between having a social drink vs drinking alcohol everyday because one cannot stop. Lastly, no one will be 100% perfect with their diet. It's not possible. Can you honestly say that you will never eat a piece of pizza ever again? I know I can't and I won't. The key is moderation.
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Obesity! Will that word follow me to the grave :(
Babbs replied to RJ'S/beginning's topic in Rants & Raves
It's just a medical term. We all suffer from the disease of obesity. Just like an alcoholic, even if you stop drinking, you are still considered an alcoholic.- 41 replies
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