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I don't remember any specific drinking restrictions but Mis is right about the extra calories and the danger of alcohol abuse. Many weight loss patients become alcoholics because they trade one coping mechanism for another. Also alcohol makes you tighten way the heck up from dehydration. IF you drink I'd highly recommend drinking lots of fluids before you start drinking alcohol and then drink one glass of Water for each alcoholic drink you consume AND drink plenty of fluids the next day and maybe even think about following up with some liquid motrin for the swelling. That being said, I don't drink often but I've never had it mess with my band other than the tightness the next day.
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lap band and drinking
DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! replied to JessicaGeiger's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
If you mean alcohol, it's usually because it can lead to band erosion. It's also empty calories and there is also a risk of transfer addiction (trading food addiction for alcoholism). I would ask your doctor his specific reasons to be sure. -
I lost 12 pounds pre-op. The pre-op diet I had to follow was 3 meals a day 3-4oz protein, 1cup veggie and 1 piece or 1 cup of fruit per meal.No caffeine, no carbonation, no alcohol no snacking and at least 64oz water a day.
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Just an observation...not intended to offend anyone
Kristina J. replied to Im14fun's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I don't know, I'm with the OP on this one. I have a weird reaction to the whole "I did this so that I could live and not diet" thing. I promise, I'm not directing this at the one poster that said this in this thread. Honestly, no personal offense intended, as it's really meant in a more general sense! Especially considering I'm only 2 months out, my opinions on this may change as I keep changing, but here's my take on the "living" vs "dieting" thing... I don't want to be on a diet for the rest of my life. That isn't my plan or my intention. However, for me, eating like a "normal" person has always been "dieting!" It's not necessarily sticking to a rigid food plan and regularly exercising, because let's face it, if that's how I dieted, I may not have needed the sleeve! But for me, regularly making consciously healthy choices (in both food and activity) and only indulging in moderation IS dieting! Again, maybe not GOOD dieting lol but that's how I've lived on any diet that's ever worked for me. And while it feels like a "diet" to my food addict brain, it's really just healthy, food conscious living. In a lot of ways, I do feel like I will be on this "diet" for the rest of my life, but only because I know the downward food spiral I end up on when I over indulge or indulge at all in my trigger foods. Much the way an alcoholic makes a decision every day to not get drunk/drink, and an ex smoker makes the decision not to have a cigarette, I believe I will have to make a choice everyday to live a healthy life, including indulging carefully and moderately and only on foods that don't act as triggers for me. And perhaps I do actually fall into the category of "not dieting" because I will indulge for some cravings, but after a lifetime of poor choices and massive portions, I know that I am a food addict. Along with my capacity being reduced, I also have to focus on what, and how much, I'm willing to put into my body, and that has always been "dieting" to me. So the whole "I didn't do this to be on a diet" thing bugs me, because for me, it implies a lack of thought of effort about what goes in our bodies. However, my "diet" follow the lines of a lot of the people who "refuse to live on a diet," it just seems to take this food addict much more conscious effort! Lol Just another reminder that so much of this journey is mental/emotional! And everyone has to find what works for them! -
What? Sugar Free Oreos?
shershrinking replied to moniquesgettingft's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes that sugar alcohol messes up my diabetes too. Anything with flour sends my blood sugar flying too. Im not supposed to have any fun food- but like i said before, i am a big bad cheater. Maybe dumping syndrome will teach me to behave. Come on insurance. -
Anyone else getting sleeved in August?
Gojogo replied to Living4Me's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi, thought it might be a good ideas to tell you a little about my journey as I have enjoyed reading about others. I'm 51 years old, a wife of 30 years and mother of two boys 25 and 18! I have had weight issues from about the age of 9. My relationship with food has been one of love and hate! I have tried many diets, some have been successful, I have lost more than 90lbs on occasions, only for the weight to go right back on. This has made me feel like a failure, it has also made me feel out of control. I have tried nearly everything! Including fad diets, starvation diets, pills and potion, ect. I have had therapy which did help with the way I used food emotionally. It was my therapist that first mentioned WLS to me. At that time I was still of a mind that I could do this weight thing on my own. I now realise that I have no potion control at all. I am indeed like a alcoholic when faced with certain foods. So three years after WLS, was first mentioned to me, and me now using food in a more appropriate way, I am as heavy as ever. I know this surgery is a tool, but it is one I NEED! I need the restriction it will give me, the hunger feelings being hushed. It has been liberating finding this forum! To know that I am not alone! To find others that understand! I am looking forward to making this journey, to supporting and being supported. -
Depression can be tough to deal with alone and often has physiological origins. It's common to self medicate with alcohol (been there, done that). I suggest you speak with your primary care doctor about the depression and if needed get treatment for it (therapy and/or antidepressants). Dealing with that will hopefully put you in a better state of mind to put aside the drinking and start eating healthy again. Good luck. Shel in Kansas - Sleeved 5/21/13
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i have also not had any support, well my boyfriend is an alcoholic so being said when he;s sober he says hi slim....so yes says a kind word but doesn't lift a finger to help, I thought this week after I bought some liquid eggs perhaps he would make me one... nope just keeps asking when are we going out for lobsta .....sorry for your pain I hear you hun I am also in that right now.....
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Great! I'm glad they could get u in. Try to take a cool shower / bath too. My mom would always say rub yourself down with rubbing alcohol when I would get a fever. Keep us posted on what happens!!
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Phew... ok, panic over... no, I repeat, NO crisps were consumed. Instead I had a cup of coffee and indulged in a teaspoon of sugar. Did the trick; damage limitation! And that concludes my second fast day this week - although I might fast Sat depending on how bad I am Thur and Fri...lol. Found it pretty tough today. Had a nasty headache all day - didn't eat my lunch until 2 pm and that was hard work. Then tea, time Hubby had bacon and sausage and the smell really got to me! He did this the day I came out of hospital after the sleeve and all I could do was drink Soup... nightmare. Kids were munching on pizza and garlic bread! I went for a shower to But they was completely oblivious to how I felt, they knew it was my fast day. I did feel a little put out to be honest! But, on a positive note, I got through it on target and I got all my Water in. Also, I went to Curves so even though it was tough I stuck with it. this morning I was still at 164 - so proper happy with that... Tomo and Fri are party time - damage limitation tomo at the prom but I intend to enjoy myself in the pub and hope I dance off some of the cals that the alcohol gives me...lol
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How was the hangover? I haven't had alcohol yet.
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bad/sad what 2 medical people said to me!
ProudGrammy replied to ProudGrammy's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Nuchnush,BLKLYNgal87,Ms Anti-Band,JerseyGirl68,Sassygirl106,Tess,donewithdiabetes its true.............. people get be insensitive, rude, dumb, et al!!!! unbelievable they open their mouths without thinking - but.............. ignorance is NOT bliss!!! we know it is/can be a struggle at times staying "true" - but we ALL can/will be successful comments that i heard (and the unbelievable meth/alcoholic comment!!! )are crazy i/you don't need to hear such things my head is not in the sand - i know i must continue to be diligent with all my eating,portions drinking et al........... end of my "bad" comments, to the good............. luv ya all kathy -
I rarely drink. I live near a moonshine store and recently on girls night out, we sampled the shine. I was VERY buzzed!!! I've noticed I can drink very little and get pretty drunk...but then I sober up very very fast. I'm usually sober by the time my girlfriends are getting buzzed. Does the alcohol hit your bloodstream faster??? I thought it only did this to gastric bypass people
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bad/sad what 2 medical people said to me!
Sassygirl06 replied to ProudGrammy's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
My nurse from my general practitioners office told me that I would end up a drug addict or an alcoholic! I was absolutely floored! Needless to say every time I go in for a checkup since surgery I make sure to make a comment like....well still not on any meth thank you! Lol Some people can be really rude and insensitive to other people! Grrrrrrrr!- 27 replies
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I had to do the 6 month doctor supervised weight loss also for my insurance. I too was put on a 1500 calorie diet. I would try and do it and give up after a couple of days. I was losing 1-2 pounds a month until I quit smoking after 22 years of being a smoker and gained 10 pounds. I lost some of that but overall I didn't lose any weight. However, I was able to start walking and exercising which is something I hadn't been able to do before because I would get so out of breathe. My insurance recently approved my surgery though!! (Aug 9th Yay!!) I've increased my walking to 5-6 days a week and knowing my pre-op diet is two weeks away I'm starting to really limit my calories. I wouldn't stress about the 1500 calorie diet. We wouldn't be wanting the lap-band if we could do it on our own!! I would take small steps and focus on other behaviors also. For me that was quitting smoking, start exercising, increase water intake, cut back on caffiene and limit alcohol. Good luck!! These 4-5 months will go by before you know it!
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Had my 3 Mon Post Op Check up today and weighed in at 165 lbs. Dr said that I was way ahead of where I should be and if I continue burning calories at this rate I'll end up ay 120 at my 1 year check up. Of course I burst out .... "Oh hell naw, that's too too small". She agreed with me and moved be all the way to the last stage of the game. Added bread, Pasta, grains, tri tip.. pretty much no restrictions just not alcohol, sodas and unhealthy foods. She wants me to take my 1000+ calorie burn all the way down. Absolutely no more cardio... Only body building/sculpting. Focus all on muscle building. She also wants me to increase my calories from 700 to 1200 and try and eat until I feel stuffed. I was like... "Lady you don't have to tell an Ex fat person that twice... Don't mind if I do pig out." LOL Blood test were awesome... Just need to increase me Iron during my monthly cycle since um flowing pretty heavy now. So yes... This was a MAJOR NSV for me. My entire life I've had to watch everything I eat and feel and look fat. Now... I officially feel like a skinny person not having to worry about cardio, low cal diet and my clothes not fitting. Kinda excited about the body building process... Yahoo for me!
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Has Anyone Managed To Keep Surgery Completely Private?
Tiny One replied to bettyboo's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Funny, when I go out to dinner with my BFF i often eat from her plate instead of ordering.. She is so supportive, it's unbelievable. Went to Miami with her & a few other friends at 6 mon post op. They were trying to get a list of alcohol to get from the wine & spirits store, before I could say anything, she jumped right in for me & told them not to get the strong stuff that I used to drink. Awesome having a supportive friend. -
It is generally recommended that you not drink alcohol for one week prior to weight loss surgery. After your surgery, your liver may become extremely sensitive. Because alcohol damages the liver and is considered a toxin, you could be setting yourself up for pain and further liver damage by drinking during the week before your surgery.
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I gotta 'fess... I'm a daily weigher! It is a right 'mare to see the scale jump around... but I only take 'real' notice of it on a Saturday (that was the day I was sleeved). I try not to let it affect my mood; sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn't! Not a fast day today, but I have really aware of what I am eating... I am realising that I need this awareness everyday - and that can only be good, right? There were Snacks available in work but I didn't bother... also made the hubby to a healthy tea of turkey and roast veggies... totally delish! Also went to Curves, and the trainers there told me that I had made huge improvements; that I had cracked the techniques and that I looked better. I was also told in work that I looked smaller and what a lovely flat tummy I had...lol... that lady doesn't know about my TT and she never will... I think she was fishing but I just told her that I am awesome at crunches and how wonderful Curves is for toning...heheheeeee! I am also pushing the Water as much as I can and although I am peeing like a race horse it does seem to curb hunger and the urge to nibble! I'm thankful for this thread... and I think Oregon's idea of creating a group is good idea... how do we do it? Fast day tomo ... kinda looking forward to it! But, I have prom night Thursday where there will be a lot of goodies, no alcohol as I am driving... and then Friday we have a works night out and I am gonna be honest, I am gonna sink a few ciders and enjoy them... I might fast Sat to try and balance things out... see how the hang over goes...lol
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What? Sugar Free Oreos?
LilBoo007 replied to moniquesgettingft's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
A lot of sugar free cookies and such have a pretty high amount of sugar alcohol as well which my nut told me to stay away from a lot if sugar alcohol as well since it can also cause dumping -
acid reflux after gastric bypass?
macy1952 replied to Lou:)'s topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Not suppose to have any alcohol for 1 year after surgery. Can cause ulcers. -
Mediterranean chicken 4 chicken breasts 1/2 c fresh basil, chopped 1/8 c fresh thyme 1 c white wine 5 cloves garlic, chopped Large can chopped tomatoes or 3 c.chopped seeded fresh tomatoes 3/4 c sliced kalamata olives Salt pepper to taste 1 tbls evoo Cut each breast into three pieces lengthwise, salt and pepper Heat oil in large skillet Brown chicken in oil until brown on all sides, remove from pan Add garlic,herbs and wine to pan, heat on medium high until alcohol is cooked off, about 3 minutes Add tomatoes and olives...simmer 10 minutes until reduced by about 1/3 Add chicken and cover. Cook about 7 minutes until chicken is no longer pink Serve with orzo or quinoa Delicious!
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See, you don't have to blow off your new way of eating - I think I would miss the copious amount of alcohol more.
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I went to New Orleans just a few months out of surgery. I lived on shrimp there! Acme Oyster House was a big favorite with the group I was with. I wasn't partaking in copious amounts of alcohol that trip so I tried to find other things to do. So I signed up for a haunted history tour. It was fun and incorporated my new active lifestyle into my love of history and ghosts!
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When to start drinking alcohol?
joatsaint commented on Tiffany0818's blog entry in Tiffany0818's Blog
"When to start drinking alcohol?" It's not mandatory that you start drinking. :-) But I would advise you to start immediately before the surgeon starts cutting! I know it made me feel less tense. :-P
