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Your body goes immediately to burning the alcohol and not fat. So the whole time you have it in your system your body is thinking of nothing else.
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Your body goes immediately to burning the alcohol and not fat. So the whole time you have it in your system your body is thinking of nothing else.
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A question for veterans about coffee..
CowgirlJane replied to JessicaAnn's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
coffee addict... my only problem with it is I would drink it all day ...hot in the morning... iced in the afternoon..haha. Seriously, heard of addiction transference? I didn't become an alcoholic, but realized last summer that I had become a complete and total coffee junky. doesn't help that I live in the land of coffee stands every 100 feet... It sounds like a joke, but I realize that coffee not only made me "feel good" but also curbed my appetite and so at an unconscious level I started drinking it for those reasons. I have changed that, my appetite is in good control and i have in fact LOST WEIGHT since cutting back on the caffeine. interesting, huh... Anyway, I have cut way back, not because my tummy is bothered but because i was having OTHER ill effects. -
A question for veterans about coffee..
Rainae replied to JessicaAnn's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Per my NUT, the issue with caffeine is not only acid, but the absorption rate is different, just like with alcohol post surgery. While I am not sure of the effects of getting too much caffeine being a huge issue, just be cautious! -
You may be worrying for no reason. Before the surgery I stressed about what I would tell people (not including family) because I didnt want everyone to know. I got my sleeve on a Friday and went back to work on Monday. It has been seven weeks and I have lost 32 lbs. No one has any idea I did anything. I thought oh the weight is going to melt off of me and I will be so skinny people will have questions. In real life I still wear the same size clothes and no one that doesnt know I had the surgery knows that I have lost a pound. In the interim, I have started saying that I am on a diet, and not consuming alcohol (in public) so that in the event I do start to have the lbs melt off of me, it will make sense.
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If you do a search of this forum, either alcohol or wine, and you'll find a pretty long thread of people's experiences. Most said to wait about three months but to definitely be careful and try it at home first. Some got really hammered on one glass.
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Alcohol use is discouraged after RNY for 2 reasons. Due to the plumbing changes, your body reacts very differently. You are likely to feel the impact very quickly and much more strongly than usual, especially in your early months. Secondly, you would be consuming calories with no nutritional value. That is normally explained quite clearly in the pre-op materials and discussions.
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I was told 6 months, and that since there is so little stomach to absorb the alcohol it won't take very much for you to feel the effect.
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How long before alcohol ? Or simply one glass of wine ?
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Cheryl, I'm probably not the best person to respond, because I have never liked meat or fish. It is a chore to choke down 2 oz a day, but I am trying to do it. It is even more unappealing to me now than it was before. I still eat chicken breast and it has been one of my main sources of protein all my life....so I am really tired of it. Sometimes I have to avoid the chicken for a week or two just so I can stand it again. Unfortunately for me, I like the soft proteins, like eggs, cottage cheese, plain fat free greek yogurt sweetened with Equal. I like cheese too. For meat I like things like Chilli which is often soft. My very favorite protein is the protein drinks. How far out are you? Maybe your tastes will change again if you used to like meat. I wish I could start a new paragraph but the computer won't let me, so sorry that this is a series of run on paragraphs:) I think it is a good idea to try a different NUT. Yours sounds especially obnoxious. I agree that husbands don't change and all we can do is change our responses to their weird habits:) Sounds like you have a good plan. My husband was all for the surgery, but he complains now that I don't eat enough. He also likes a glass of wine in the evening sometimes. He doesn't overindulge, but he wants me to have a glass with him. I choose not to spend my calories on wine. I also have a friend who had WLS and changed her food addiction to alcohol addiction so I am even less interested in having a glass of wine. I know some people do, but I choose not to, and he complains, but oh well....he will just have to complain.
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Just putting it out there, so 'dirty' little secrets may see the light of day!
Indigo1991 replied to Madam Reverie's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Mmmm, alcohol...... now going to start thinking about what I could drink, not having had alcohol in months... What can I drink without carbonation? Vodka martini? Piña colada? Lol. -
I am 6 weeks out and just had a margarita last weekend and I've take 2 short trips. My docs main concern was counting the calories and carbs, not the "alcohol" itself. I think if you don't overdo it, you will be fine. The difference in how you feel between week 2 and week 6 is HUGE!
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Does your plan that your surgeon and NUT have on mention it? There are many thoughts on alcohol. Some surgeons say never again, some at least a year some 6 months, 6 weeks. You will just be getting to normal foods when you go so it can be a bit scary but just take it slow and easy. I traveled 6 weeks out and have been on 5 or 6 trips since and it gets easier. Good luck to you!
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Should it Stay or Should it Go! (My Fat)
Photo925 replied to the-Russ's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm so glad I found this thread.....I was feeling exactly the same as you. I'm doing my lab work on Monday then go see the doctor before starting the Kaiser classes. I have actually done fasting before so the liquid diet actually doesn't scare me as much...I see what you mean about be worried about not enjoying food...but it seems to me that you still get to enjoy everything after some time..just not as much of it. I went to my orientation and I swear they were just trying to scare the crap out of you by saying you can never have caffeine or alcohol or carbonation in your life ever again....my sister was sleeved and although she stays away from carbonation, she has coffee each morning and will partake in a drink from time to time...plus she's a cheap date now cause alcohol effects her way faster (I joke) but really, we are all different and it seems as though you just have to wait and see what will work for you....I was on the fence and even against the surgery when my sister had it done, but I'm really committed to making this change now!! -
I drink a pitcher of beer while I'm working out at the gym. I take two big gulps between each set. Can't have another swig until I do another set....motivates me to keep lifting. Just kidding of course. I really try to limit my alcohol to maybe once a month and just maybe two glasses at most when I do. Really got to watch the alcohol post sleeve with the risks of crossover addictions. But I know that's not your real question. As for calories from it and exercising....I would probably try to have the alcohol on a night I knew I wasn't going to exercise the next day since it can dehydrate you. And good hydration is one of the keys to a good exercise session. As for the calories, there's some debate on a calorie is a calorie. My guess...... it is probably true as far as just pure body weight goes. But someone who weighs say 200 pounds gets X amount of calories from lean Protein, a few slow carbs (veggies) and good fats, will probably stay a little more fit and have a better physique (muscle) than someone who weighs the same 200 pounds, gets the same X calories from about all sugary stuff and saturated fats, which may tend to be stored as fat in the belly and other unwanted places. I really have no science or studies to back that up, but I'm guessing it's out there and I'm just going from my bit of research. With that said, I'd say have some wine from time to time, I do and it hasn't messed me up yet sticking to just once a month indulgence. Just maybe limit it, stay with clear alocohol, no sugar/juices and ease into it and gauge your body's response to it and adjust from there.
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Hello my darling Diary.. I am sorry I have neglected you. Work is out of control and I barely have time to breathe. Going online at home is not an option. This is the one area I don't need anyone in my life knowing about. Too stressed to even think today. But glad I was able to drop the 3 lbs I had gained a couple of weeks ago (damn you tasty alcohol beverages!). Spoke with a temp agency this AM seeking new work. They have several temp to hires...that's all I'll accept. Touching base with them Monday to see what they've come up with for me. sorry, too tired to focus. Will do full update monday. toodles.
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How is your pre-op diet going?
time2006 replied to AngelaTX's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My post op diet starts when I get home on the 3rd day. I will basically be on atkins. Meat ,cheese, fish ,eggs, or cottage cheese, pureed until the two week mark from surgery. Then I can have same things not pureed. The first week of december I can add a half cup veggies daily. December 22nd I can start half cup fruit a day.at 6months (March) I can have half cup dairy and 1cup caffeine. At 7months I can add 1complex carb. No alcohol for at least a year (rarely rrink anyways) -
Told me I have a Fatty Liver. HUH?
ShineBright724 replied to meyouus's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Hi, I actually have non-alcoholic fatty liver and that was my surgeons reason for suggesting WLS. He took my gallbladder out in Nov. 2012 and noticed my liver and said that weight loss could reverse it. -
Hey...I had an ultrasound of my abdomen yesterday that showed a fatty liver. Now they want to do some sort of test to check my gallbladder.---------I haven't had RNY, but I did have the band since 07.------------I did what most people do in the "off" hours, check medical sites. Nothing is conclusive until I see my Dr and she tells me, whatever... But I must say I'm scared. I do not drink a drop and rarely ever did, but you can still get Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, especially if you weigh what I do. I've heard that surgeon's won't or can't do bariatric surgery if you have fatty liver. Then I read that the experts suggest 'slow" weight loss to recover. And then I saw an article Alex posted that in Germany, they find that fatty liver is dealt well with with WLS. What's the TRUTH? My WLS Clinic appointment is not until November, I'll go crazy before then! -------------has anyone on here had a fatty liver? Oh, and they say change in diet helps but does not cure. I don't know what to think. And as far as the Gallbladder, I have no inkling as to what THAT is all about. I'm having bloodwork asap (don't know if it's a fasting one yet) , maybe tomorrow or Saturday. Any input???
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It's easy for alcohol to creep up on you both physically and calorie/sugar wise. My NUT said to do a small amount of vodka with crystal lite or something since juices have added sugar, soda has carbonation, etc. But it can cause dehydration, fluid retention and make you feel icky the next day which could stall weight loss. However, everybody is different! And some is much better at handling foods/drinks than others. Just be cautious - many people can't hold nearly as much as they used to.
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Monday made 35weeks smoke, alcohol & drug free! DOS:358 CW:270 SD:1/28/13
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my surgeon says he'd rather his patients eat butter than consume alcohol. ever.
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Hi, I drink beer with Ice at least once or twice a week and I have not had any problems. My workouts consist of walking and I still appear to loose 2 to 3 pounds a week. I'm waiting until November to hit the big gym. I think with your activity and low consumption you should be ok . Calories are calories it doesn't really matter where they come from so as long as your meeting your daily goal. We all know the health concerns with alcohol consumption but it doesn't sound like your on the wrong path. (:
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Sugar in alcohol metabolizes really easily to fat. Protein is harder to turn to fat. I'd try a little and see now you feel.
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While the alcohol may not make you gain fat, it will be taxing on your liver and it will influence the amount of Water in your body. A few glasses of wine in a week might not break the bank, but don't take it too far. Take it up with your NUT, but I think you should be fine if you're far out enough.
