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Alcohol (Wine) Post Op???
LSF replied to ImaGoofball's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Fuze Slenderize has a Cran-Raspberry that tastes great with Vodka - it's low carb & low cal. I haven't had any alcohol yet since being banded but if I drink with friends at home- that will be my drink of choice. -
Alcohol (Wine) Post Op???
Erika1982 replied to ImaGoofball's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
there's a clip on youtube where a doctor tells a woman who has had the lapband put in and is getting a fill that she shouldn't have alcohol because once the alcohol breaks down in the body it turns to sugar. she also told her that she should wait until she is losing more consistantly to consider having a drink. here's the link. hope this helps!!! <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value=" name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src=" " type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> Erika S. -
Alcohol (Wine) Post Op???
2cute! replied to ImaGoofball's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello, I just got banded on the 14th and my doctors says not to drink alcohol and carbonated drinks for a month after surgery. I know plenty of people who consume them and had no problems. I hope this helped you! -
10 day post opt gastric bypass
catwoman7 replied to Mrs.Solis's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
it's not uncommon to develop some food intolerances after surgery - although they're often temporary. Milk is a common one - and so is artificial sweeteners (especially sugar alcohols - the ones whose names end in -itol (like xylitol)). -
I waited 4 months to have my first drink, then it was several months until I had another. Even now at 18 months out, it's very occasionally that I imbibe. Can't do beer at all anymore (booo!) because the bubbles are just too much. I do love wine and a vodka and cranberry when I do drink socially. I count the calories and always make sure I'm well hydrated, but even then I always see a gain when I drink. My body apparently hates it, lol. That's one of the reasons why I don't do it very often. But when you're cleared to drink alcohol, I would try to steer clear as much as you can in the losing phase, as it may slow your loss down.
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Alcohol, parties, fun?
MojoCAMI replied to salmon77's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
not going to lie, I do happy hours now w/alcohol, I waited until 3 months post op to include it.. prior it was Water, tea or coffee .. zero beer's but a mascoto or zinfandel works just fine and sip on it for 2hrs. friends have commented how I drink my alcohol slower, but I tell them it helps with weight loss -
Food relationships
agirlofaith replied to agirlofaith's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes good luck to us all! I stopped caffeine and all carbonated drinks 3 weeks ago. This past week has been my hault on Advil, (which I was an addict too) Tylenol sucks. Trying to lower the carb intake now until Sunday. Oh stopped alcohol this past Sunday. -
I'm on hold right now for banding for other medical reasons, but I have 8 beautiful grandchildren. I would love to be around many more years to enjoy them. Unfortunately, I'm sidelined for awhile, but the band is in my future. I hope you are being banded here in the states even if it means jumping through a lot of hoops. My problems were found here, and I don't think if I had gone out of country they would have been discovered. I think out of country is fine for the younger ones, but I think anyone older should have everything available to them in the way of testing. By he way I was married twice myself. The first ended in divorce after 16 years of his being an alcoholic. I couldn't stick around anymore and he died at an early age from cirrhosis of the liver. I married my soul mate the second time around and had 18 wonderful years with him before he died in a motor vehicle accident. There isn't a day I don't miss him. I wish you the best of luck and God Speed. Dody
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When did you really start to see results?
nursenays replied to Bypassgirl92's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Just a few hours ago I was at my therapy session, it’s a crucial aspect for me in this journey to deal with my love of food and alcohol. Anywho, as we were talking I had my leg crossed without realizing it and when I noticed I told her, “well damn, look at that I haven’t been able to do this in years” it was a great moment 😁 -
Alcohol, parties, fun?
ohh_that_girl replied to salmon77's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm not a big drinker so it doesn't bother me too much to be missing out on alcohol for a bit but I do plan on drinking occasionally after my procedure. I will say I'm going to test my limits at home before going out to drink, as I've read alcohol can have a totally different effect on you post op and I will be mindful of how often i drink because transfer addiction is a real thing. So I would say have fun, sober or tipsy. Be mindful that you don't transfer your food addiction (if you have one) to alcohol. -
Alcohol, parties, fun?
VSGAnn2014 replied to salmon77's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Pregnant women don't drink. Smart women who are trying to get pregnant don't drink. Recovering alcoholics don't drink. Some people are just teetotalers due to their beliefs. People who are on some antibiotics, anti-anxiotics, anti-depressants and other medications don't drink. If you don't drink, you're likely not going to be the only person in the restaurant who's not drinking. -
When can I have a glass of wine?!?!?!
asmithinms posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was sleeved 3/25 and have had no complications. THANK GOODNESS!!! I'm walking 2 miles a day & am down 19.6 lbs I've been told that I will be a "light weight" now when it comes to any alcoholic beverages. However, when oh when can I have a glass of wine?!?!?! -
Im Such And Idiot!
Lilee84 replied to Anewlifeforme23's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
*typed as I sip my starbucks... Through a straw* I *think* the main reason they say no straws is because typically we use straws when drinking sodas and milkshakes and alcohol and.. and... you get the point. Sure there's a chance that it could cause you to take in extra air, but the amount would be so miniscule that it likely wouldn't bother you too terribly much. I think it's more just the fact that straws are associated with stuff on the no no list. -
Brother's Wedding - To Go or Not To Go, That is THE Question!
SarahBeth1217 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just had my surgery on 7/25. My brother is getting married in Colorado (in the mountains about 5 hours away from Denver and civilization) on 8/10. I'm supposed to fly up there on the 8th and I've got this horrible internal battle going on over whether or not I should go. My whole family says it's ok if I don't feel up to it, but I'd feel guilty and sad if I didn't go. At the same time, I'm still dealing with pain in my incisions, some pretty foul smelling gas, and I'm an emotional wreck. I don't want to get up there and ruin everything because I can't hardly do anything for myself and I get very irritable very easily. Just the thought of traveling and airports stresses me out right now, which sucks because I usually love flying and traveling. Not to mention the struggles of still being on a liquid/puréed diet at a wedding. No dinner, no cake, no alcohol. Sounds pretty miserable. I'm just so torn. It feels like a bad idea to go, like everything added together equals disaster. But, it is my brother's wedding. I don't want to miss it. I've made it to all my other brothers' weddings (five weddings total, including this brother's first wedding and my baby bro's who had it in Hawaii) and I would just feel sooo guilty if I didn't make it. Anybody have any advice? Sorry about the rambling of this post, it kinda reflects my brain right now. -
That went well.......NOT (long)
JudyJudyJudy replied to iluvthesun's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Helen I too am a food addict, I love food, every single bite. But food does not love me. I've struggled for 25 years just like you have. I just can't do it alone. Has the sleeve cured your addiction? Do you still crave all those foods you used to LOVE? Is the emotional stress tolerable? Do you get depressed because you can't eat? And what do you do instead of eating? I am not morbidly obess, I'm what ya'll call a "light weight" My BMI is 39 and I'm 235 lbs. But I'm only 5'5" and should weight 135. This extra 100 lbs. effects everything, my back, my knees, my breathing, my sex life, my heart. I want to be normal again !!!! Do you regret any of it? Do you miss eating? I fear I will....be depressed when I'm in a room full of people gorging themselves on Christmas dinner etc. To me it would seem like avoiding the Bars if your an alcoholic, but how do you avoid food? SO many thoughts, so much to think about......... -
An honest question. Why are we here?
MrsG replied to EweLewz's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I love how you say AA is your solution for your alcoholism and the sleeve forces you to confront your relationship with food. Sorry Pdxman I misquoted, you said alcohol was your solution, what i meant to put was AA forced you to confront your relationship with alcohol and the sleeve your relationship with food. I like that. -
An honest question. Why are we here?
PdxMan replied to EweLewz's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
A 12 step program has taught me how to live life on life's terms. How to confront my issues instead of drowning them with alcohol. A lot of people think this program is about alcohol, but nothing could be further from the truth. People use substances of all sorts to keep from having to live life head on. Alcohol, drugs, gambling, food ... fill in the blank. I didn't want to feel what I was feeling, so I drank. Food comforted me, too. Some people shop. When you become powerless and there are real life consequences to your actions is when you drop to your knees and say, "Dear god, (fill in deity) I can't do this anymore." Only then was I willing to confront my demons and become teachable. You don't have to believe in this or any program, but just be willing to believe there is a solution. Whatever you use to cope, there is another way. -
Blood thinner shot to prevent clots
mamamc32 replied to Krista27's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I take blood thinner normally for an artificial heart valve, so I had to do Lovenox shots for two weeks before surgery and a week or two afterwards. They are no big deal. You pinch the fatty part of your stomach, clean it with alcohol wipes, and do the shot. It doesn't hurt too bad unless you don't grab a fatty part . . . then it hurts like a #$%^&! You might bruise a bit, but even that's not a big deal. -
Have I ruined my pre-op diet irrevocably?
AZhiker replied to MoominMan's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
First of all, get back on track. I found it very helpful to remind myself that the food I couldn't have were not out of my life forever - just for a time. Tell yourself, "I can't have this now, but I will have it down the road at the right time." That being said, this is a great time to start retraining your taste buds and your mental attitude toward food. This surgery is supposed to help you get healthier - not just thinner. You have to learn to reframe your thinking - that fast food is NOT your friend, but veggies, fruit, and lean protein ARE your friends - FOR LIFE! This is a lifestyle change, not just a weight loss plan. I am eating healthier now that I ever have in my life, and enjoying every minute of my new food choices and lifestyle! That does NOT include sugar, soda, alcohol, simple carbs, and processed food. And I don't miss those things one bit now, as the good food is so filling and makes me feel so good. There will come the day that you can have a moderate amount of fast food - once in a while, and once you are in maintenance. But by the time that rolls around, you may not even miss it if you have learned to enjoy the better stuff. I remember my first pizza and it was NOT like I remembered - what a disappointment! Same with french fries - just a salty, oily mess that made me sick. Remember that the food industry manipulates our primal taste desires for sweet, salt, and fat. The more they can add these to foods, the more addicted they can make us to a particular product. They even add sugar and salt to foods that don't even need it, but it can trigger the addictive receptors in our brains. If you take a look at your trigger foods, I will bet they all have the deadly trifecta in some combination or another. -
I don't think you are dumping either. While sleeve patients can get dumping (like me) none of the foods you listed should cause it. You may be having issues with the protein shakes. They give me the terrible shits too. Check and see if there are any sugar alcohols in your brand. If so change brands. In fact, just change brands. Or don't use them. Protein shakes can really give you the runs. Just focus on your liquids for now and soon you will be able to eat some soft proteins that won't give you the shits. You won't hurt yourself for being low on protein for a little while, trust me. Also maybe ditch the sugar free jello.
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I waited a month before I had any alcohol.
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My book says alcohol causes gastric irritation and can cause liver damage. During periods of rapid weight loss the liver becomes especially vulnerable to toxins such as alcohol. Also says they recommend complete abstinence from alcohol for six months after surgery and avoid frequent consumption thereafter.
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if you wouldn't rub alcohol on an external wound this early, then you should probably not rub it on an internal wound this early. I personally think you'll regret it this soon out.
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I was cleared for everything (except fried foods and alcohol) at 6 weeks out. Week 1--clear liquids Week 2--full liquids Week 3--soft foods (didn't have to be pureed) Week 4--started introducing more foods; was allowed to have caffeine Week 5--same as week 4 Week 6--allowed to start introducing raw veggies, salad, nuts, seeds
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May 11th surgery. I do and I don't want to...
Cjanerun replied to Cjanerun's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Today is my last day before I start my pre diet and I'm feeling Very afraid and cranky. Alcohol and food have always been my run-to's when I'm stressed. Reality is settling in Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
