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Liquor, Wine or Beer: Alcohol effects
tamg26k replied to inkmartyr's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am by no means a heavy drinker, but with that being said, I like to go out from time to time and have a drink. I went to NYC about 1 month after surgery and I asked my Dr. if it was alright to have a drink or two. Just told not to over do it. I had a few cocktails and just stuck to vodka(Grey Goose) and Water. I always got a tall (extra water) and then just mixed in a Water Enhancer. I didn't have any problems whatsoever. I will say that one drink gave me a pretty good buzz. Since then, I had a few cocktails from time to time, always the same- vodka and water with my flavor enhancer. Always in moderation though. I tried a glass of wine and it didn't go down well. Although I've been known as a wine snob in the past (lol) and maybe it was the wine and not me. Pretty much a bummer because I have about 100 bottles of wine in storage. Oh well, wine makes excellent gifts! We don't want to replace one addiction (food) with another (alcohol). Only in moderation. I would steer clear of high calorie cocktails! -
Liquor, Wine or Beer: Alcohol effects
ThinnieMinnie2B replied to inkmartyr's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Just had my 3 month post op checkup and my surgeon cleared me for alcoholic beverages. He stressed moderation and cautioned getting drunk faster. I had a few sips of my hubby's beer 2 months post op. No issues but apparently my tastes have changed because it was gross. -
Are you following a Paleo Diet?
tamg26k replied to My Bariatric Life's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
@@My Bariatric Life Just curious if you have tried these bars are if you heard of this company. I'm not totally so much Paleo as I am low carb. I do eat dairy ( cheeses, not milk) and have artifical sweeteners as well (in moderation) but then really low carb - no processed food, no sugar, no bread, rice, etc. I'm thinking of ordering some. Paleo Protein Bars Low Carb, Gluten Free, 2g Sugar, GMO-Free, Grain Free, 20g Protein (Egg Whites), Dairy Free, Soy Free, No Artificial Sweeteners, whey Free, Legume Free, No Sugar Alcohols, (Under 200 Calories) Monk Fruit Sweetened Bar! (Six, Delicious, Soft, Chewy Flavors) (100% Paleo)! (6 Different Flavors) (From 2 Net Carbs) (Sold Online Only) FREE Shipping ! http://julianbakery.com/paleo-protein-bars/ -
Just curious if anyone has tried these bars. Let me know if you have and what you think of them. Paleo Protein Bars- Low Carb, Gluten Free, 2g Sugar, GMO-Free, Grain Free, 20g Protein (Egg Whites), Dairy Free, Soy Free, No Artificial Sweeteners, whey Free, Legume Free, No Sugar Alcohols, (Under 200 Calories) Monk Fruit Sweetened Bar! (Six, Delicious, Soft, Chewy Flavors) (100% Paleo)! (6 Different Flavors) (From 2 Net Carbs) (Sold Online Only) FREE Shipping ! http://julianbakery.com/paleo-protein-bars/ Thanks Theresa
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Liquor, Wine or Beer: Alcohol effects
ssourgirl replied to inkmartyr's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Interesting how everyone is different on what their surgeon/dietician recommends. Ours said absolutely no alcohol for one year and even then he said, he recommend no alcohol ever. -
@@Mgenovesejr welcome, welcome, welcome you took a good amount of time to act on your decision/schedule your surgery that probably means you did a lot of sole searching that's good to do sounds like you were prepared for major, life changing surgery you are having this surgery for you and your health buttttt - already thinking ahead when you have kids wanting to enjoy them more as they will be happier with you too wife probably won't complain either you are only a few days old/young PO as you have seen, we all are terrific people (especially me!! ) read all the boards/posts/threads you can also go to the right hand corner area and make a search ask any and all questions you'll hear good comments/advice/suggestions/experiences absorb as much as possible at the end of the day always ONLY listen to your surgeon/NUT (nutritionist) they are the ones in the "official" know but don't forget us too we are here to give our words of wisdom SUPPORT is our middle name you will notice docs, NUTS (nutritionists) are all different in their rules when or if you can drink this or that i.e coffee, alcohol can you have soda??? (most will say no) straws?? when you can exercise PO? many other issues too when can you have sex?? my doc told me i could start as soon as i want hmmm, its been 3+ years!!! hubby still waiting!! really only kidding, i think!! traveling on the road a lot you "might" find problems with when and what to eat but i'm sure you can over come this possible obstacle you are on the road to a healthier, happier,, longer life who deserves it more!! good luck kathy
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First Time Drinking Alcohol Post Op
tamg26k replied to learning to fly's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am, in no way a heavy drinker, but I like to go out from time to time and have a few cocktails. I had a trip planned about 1 month after surgery and I asked my Dr. about drinking alcohol. My Dr. said just not to go overboard and see how you feel. I went to NYC and had a few cocktails. I do know that one drink over several hours was plenty. Since then I have a drink every now and then when I'm out and about - vodka and Water in a tall glass that I mix with a Water Enhancer - no carbs and about 80 calories for 1 1/2 oz (not too bad!) I agree, some alcohol is completely off the table for me now. We don't want to replace one addiction (food) with another (alcohol). This is why consuming alcohol is not recommended during the first year. If you think this will become a problem then definitely don't drink. -
Can I get a hug and maybe some guidance?
MrsSugarbabe replied to ilikecake2much's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
@@ilikecake2much - Welcome!! Your doctor must have had a reason to recommend you for bariatric surgery.......besides just being overweight. My PCP made the same suggestion because I was diagnosed in 2013 with non-alcoholic FATTY LIVER, which a lot, if not most, obese people probably have. I also had diabetes, albeit controlled with food, exercise, and Metformin, and high BP which had been diagnose a couple years before the liver issue. He felt WLS was the best opportunity for me to lose the 100 lbs. he said it would take in order to halt the progression of the fatty liver disease and all the bad stuff that can come with that, i.e. cirrhosis. I took about a year to read, research, and talk to everyone I'd known who had been through WLS. I, too, felt like it was such a drastic route to take to lose weight, but as my PCP said, "I know what you're already doing, and what you've already done, to try and lose weight and it's not been working well for you." Once I started thinking of WLS as a tool to lose the weight for MY HEALTH, and not as a shortcut to lose weight just for the sake of losing weight and looking better, then I was ready to make the commitment to scheduling the surgery. I wish you well on YOUR journey! Know that the new lifestyle you create for yourself by having WLS is for LIFE! Literally and figuratively. For every pound we lose, we're that much healthier!! March 31, 2015 - Tuesday Reality Check It's important to not undermine your commitment to weight loss by telling yourself, “Maybe I don’t really need/want to lose weight,” or “Maybe I don’t actually have to do these things.” If you do, you will have a much, much harder time getting yourself to just do what you need to do. From Beck Daily Diet Solutions - http://www.beckdietsolution.com/daily-diet-solutions/ -
First Time Drinking Alcohol Post Op
aroundhky replied to learning to fly's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Easy Andrew..... slow that roll just a bit. It's true that alcohol is empty calories, but I think the amount and frequency is the determining factor. If one indulges in a glass or two of wine every other week, not sure that's really going to make a difference. If someone is drinking say.....every other day or a few times a week, there's probably going to be problem with extra cals. You're lumping everyone together it seems. And by the way, my Dr AND Nut said that an occasional drink after a few months will not hurt. I can't speak for others on here, but the message you and I received may certainly differ from other messages from other bariatric teams. So if someone is complying with what they were told, it's hard to throw them under the bus.....even if it differs from what you've been told. With that said.....for those who may be alcoholics or recovering, it's probably best to not partake again.- 54 replies
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Liquor, Wine or Beer: Alcohol effects
Kindle replied to inkmartyr's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had a glass of wine at 4 months out. Tried a Bloody Mary at 5 months but it burned. A couple vodka cocktails at a golf tournament 6 months out with no problem. I didn't really drink any significant amount until my first vacation 9 1/2 months out. I was 10 pounds below goal weight at that point. I probably drink 3-4 times a month now. Which beats the EVERY SINGLE DAY for at least 2 years before surgery. (food and alcohol was how I dealt with my brother's death) -
Liquor, Wine or Beer: Alcohol effects
Kindle replied to inkmartyr's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I can drink anything except carbonated beverages (ie beer, champagne, mike's). I've had wine, vodka, whiskey, various liqueurs, and twisted tea. I actually was able to sip on hard cider a bit because it's not quite as bubbly. I could out drink a football team before surgery, and alcohol doesn't really seem to affect me any different postop. I've had 3 cocktails fairly quickly and barely a buzz. As for my tummy, 1 night of drinking isn't too bothersome, but if I drink 2 or more days in a row I do get bad gastritis and I have to take Rolaids and sometimes start a round of omeprazole. The same thing happens if I eat too many sweets. It's kind of a perfect side effect, though. I can indulge "a little", but I know it will hurt if I do it too much, so I don't. -
Liquor, Wine or Beer: Alcohol effects
mnmlst replied to inkmartyr's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I don't drink liquor at all, so I can't speak to that. But, for me, wine=major heartburn and beer=painful gas. I try to avoid alcohol as much as I can. -
Liquor, Wine or Beer: Alcohol effects
CanyonBaby replied to inkmartyr's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Sorry, I can't tell you the effect it has on me because I'm too scared to try it, and here's why: I got this write-up from my dietician on liquid calories: "Alcohol is dangerous because it has more concentrated number of calories per serving than other carbohydrate. Carbohydrate has only 4kcals per gram. Alcohol is 7kcals per gram. Calorie content varies tremendously because of the other ingredients (sweeteners and such) and the concentration of alcohol." Not worth it to me. My "buzz" is from my successful weight loss! -
Liquor, Wine or Beer? Alcohol effects
inkmartyr posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi. I'm 1yr post op. I wanted to hear other post op's Alcohol effects. Wine burns my tummy and liquor gives me dumping and burns. Beer seems the only subtle drink but bloats me. If I do catch a buzz it's only literally for 15-20 mins. -
Liquor, Wine or Beer: Alcohol effects
inkmartyr posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi. I'm 1yr post op. I wanted to hear other post op's Alcohol effects. Wine burns my tummy and liquor gives me dumping and burns. Beer seems the only subtle drink but bloats me. If I do catch a buzz it's only literally for 15-20 mins -
Over 400Lbs Gastric Sleeve Success Story
heynowkc replied to jasminem89's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My HW at the beginning of October was 491 and my weight on surgery day (Dec 17) was 422. I am sitting just under 350 right now almost 6 months from my HW and feel I have hit a slow down (not a stall) my only advice is anecdotal and that is that my weight loss slowed when I began eating two Quest bars a day instead of two shakes. I really think the sugar alcohols are to blame and am transitioning off of them doing only one a day or every other day until they are gone. I feel in the past two weeks it has really helped. We will see what this week brings. I am finishing the ones I have and then only using them in a pinch. I may PM you later as I do not have facebook and would love to keep in touch! -
When Does the Bad Breath Stop?
Stevehud replied to livingstone's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
i still have it, i use sugar free breath drops, and trader joes has some great sugar free mint that are strong and i like em. i also keep mouthwash in my office as well as toothbrush etc. but mints and the sugar free drops help a lot. i use the mouthwash without alcohol, i dont need to burn my mouth out lol. good luck. -
I was given the okay to drink prosecco (basically italian champagne). I've not had any problems and it's a lower calorie/sugar option for occasional alcohol.
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I'm another RNYer that doesn't believe in depriving myself of anything. In the beginning I bought those sugar free chocolates, there are many brands with this same problem, they had Sugar Alcohols as sweeteners instead of sugar. These cause great gastric distress, as in non stop diarrhea for hours in many people. These ingredients have names like Sorbitol, Xylitol, Maltitol and can also be found in Diet Slurpees, which I learned the hard way. I'd rather indulge in a little of the good stuff than the chemical stuff any day.
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How do you recover from really tough workouts?
Eli Alexander replied to Eli Alexander's topic in Fitness & Exercise
I'm actually having. A bourbon now out with a friend, he went to the bathroom I checked in here and saw your post. It's the third alcoholic beverage I've had since my sleeve, but I felt if ever I deserve one, it's now, -
I can't stress enough to STAY OFF THE scale. I only weighed about 6 times in the first 3 months. The NSVs are way more important than numbers. But if you want to compare, here's my numbers.... 0 pounds lost at 11 days 17 pounds at 7 weeks 30 pounds at 3 months. I've read so many posts about people whining over losing way more than that. It astounds me because I was thrilled and encouraged by every single pound I lost along the way, no matter how fast or slow. Of course dropping pant sizes and being out of pain and crossing my legs and my rings actually becoming too big we're all way more exciting. I still surpassed my surgeon's goal by over 20 pounds and my personal goal by over 10 pounds. And no matter what your rate of loss, if you are eating healthy then you are not failing. My plan was very simple.....60-80g Protein everyday. Minimum 64oz Water everyday. Vitamins everyday. Plenty of veggies as I could eat them, a little bit of fruit. Stayed away from white carbs (pasta, bread, rice, crackers, alcohol, sweets) until I was within 10 pounds of goal.
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I watch because I find most of them inspiring. People coming back from the brink, people rediscovering a value in themselves, being able to live a life that has meaning for them. I often think there but for the grace of God... I could never imagine going over 200 lbs, and then over 250 and then as I approached 300 I realized there may be no end unless I had an intervention. I love seeing the changes some of these folks are able to bring about for themselves. I feel sad for Penny and her family but I do understand the grip of that addiction and feeling food is her only solace. Alcoholism runs in my family. My grand father died for it, and I've watched several cousins lose everything- spouse, children, job, houses, and one sweet shy beautiful lost cousin her life to it at 37 - and who want so much to change but cannot. My one cousin knew she was dying and was leaving young children; she cried every day that last summer, and still could not stop, even when she was at deaths very door, found ways somehow to sneak it in. The food addiction is similar in many ways. Any addiction that strong is heartbreaking.
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@LumpySpacePrincess@LumpySpacePrincess that is an eloquent and empathetic view- thank you. I don't watch tv much and avoid "trainwreck reality" shows like the plague so haven't seen this but your response reasonated. My dad was a mean, volatile alcoholic, but I am quite sure he didn't want that life. I am quite sure"Penny" would love to have a normal full life but she doesn't even know what that looks like. It doesn't excuse or enable the behavior but empathy allows us to care about the human while hating the behavior.
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Face moisturizer suggestions? And dry skin in general -- lotion suggestions?
foreversleeved08 replied to Elizabeth21's topic in The Gals' Room
Congrats on your weight loss! Coconut oil, organic and unrefined, (usually the refined one is put under extra heat which kills off the benefits) the best thing you can do for dry skin is make sure whatever moisturizer you are using doesn't contain alcohol as it is naturally drying, you want as few ingredients as possible when it comes to your face. The skin on our face is different then the skin on our arms and legs etc, it's much more delicate. At night have UR basic moisturizer and apply it heavily before going to sleep, make sure you massage your face as you apply gently, this helps with circulation. buying super expensive creams with all these claims aren't necessary, any benefits you have from them will usually cease to show once you discontinue use of the product. When you wake up in the morning, Always make sure you have a cream/moisturizer with atleast 15 SPF, anything more is a bonus but extra sunscreen can sometimes cause an oily appearance. Morning creams are more crucial because of the sunscreen. If you wear foundation with 15 SPF it should cover you if it is applied all over face and neck. You can also take Vitamin A, it helps with free radicals and aging! Best thing you can do for your face is making a habit of using sunscreen, staying hydrated, and getting good sleep everyday! Okay I'm done lol best of luck! -
Marijuana and Life after Bariatric Surgery
lauren8486 replied to jadama22's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
What a bunch of wet noodles! Marijuana is technically a drug, yes...but it's a hell of a lot safer than alcohol. Have you ever seen an angry pot head? The worst that can happy with a little pot is you may hug someone a bit longer than socially acceptable, laugh a little louder at a joke or, god forbid, get a great nights sleep! OH, THE HUMANITY! Personally, I use marijuana as a sleep aid. I've struggled with insomnia for most of my life. Melatonin no longer works for me. I've been on Ambien, Lunesta and (lately) Trazadone. I'd much rather smoke a little organic pot (my uncle grows and uses all organic fertilizers and pesticides) and sleep well than pump myself full of big pharma chemicals. @@jadama22, I'm interested to hear what you've decided and how it impacted you.
