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I am 16 months out (perhaps I should not call myself a vet, sorry!), and shared the symptoms with a VSG friend of feeling off balance for days to a week on end after having alcohol. We deduced this must be dehydration! I notice I am prone to this off balance feeling if I am even slightly dehydrated now, and the effects take awhile to go away. It's not your typical "room spinning" dizziness, but rather feeling off balance, like you're walking on a boat or in a plane- more like an equilibrium issue. I post this in here, because I did not suffer dehydration early on, and I'm wondering if other vets encountered these weird balance issues, and what has worked for you! I will add those both me and my friend have "normal" blood work- Protein was great, no anemia, Vitamin deficiencies, including thiamine and B-12. Anyone else suffer this after dehydration or drinking alcohol? Any other theories?
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Call your doctor and check. My doctor has no restrictions for alcohol. I have a glass of wine at night before dinner, have since day one. It has never caused me any problems. But, that's just me.
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Protein bar and travel advice
RickM replied to newat52's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Quest bars work well for travelling - their protein density is as good as anything out there (20 g in 160-200 calories depending upon variety,) most of their carbs are fiber which we need and they use little of no sugar alcohols which many people are sensitive to. And, they travel well as they aren't frosted or coated so they don't care if they get heated/cooled or squashed, in fact many people will microwave them for a few seconds to warm them a bit. They are available online (http://www.questproteinbar.com/) which doesn't help you at the moment, but are also commonly available from GNC and Vitamin Shoppe (they do have a locator for local suppliers on their website.) -
I physically cannot drink more I'm almost at my need of 60 g of Protein at 51 g . Today is my fiancées birthday last Sunday was mine, I've been strong and I'm getting through the obsessive food thoughts I'm not hungry anymore since I've only had Protein shakes. I guess I never realized the addiction I had to food I seriously thought I was in control just was a bit lazy... I felt sad today because I felt like I couldn't make my fiancés birthday extra special by being with him for whatever he wanted to do or go. Last week I could sit while someone ate, this week not so much. To see him so complacent to go to lunch w his friends for his birthday instead of me I felt sad. This isn't forever I introduce mushies on Saturday but I've missed the food enjoyment of my birthday his and next valentines day:( I should also mention how he supports me and when I tell him this he of course tells me he just loves being with me and relaxing but I feel I missed out of making the day special. Even more ridiculous is the emotional crying I went through for 20 min. I feel like an alcoholic at a winery or a person who can't use there legs but is listening to people complain about how they are sore from walking all day.... The emotional roller coaster is messing w me baddd and Im a bit disappointed in myself for it....sorry this is so long just need to vent u guys are such great support!!! Thanks
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WORRIED ABOUT WORK AFTER LAP BAND
this sucks replied to Molly40.P's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It really doesn't matter what you do for a living, You will always have food around you and if you don't learn how to live with your band and the temptation of food, you won't be successful. We all still need to feed ourselves and our family ( if we have one). It's not like an alcohol or drug issue where we can avoid or triggers. We still need to eat to live. Just my opinion...I've made enough excuses about my job being the cause of my obesity, but the reality is that I ate more than I burned off. Best of luck to you. -
post-op sleeve, post-op gallbladder
Susie in Lima replied to keldolbeth's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I would wait for several weeks before exercise and would stay away from alcohol too. Maybe you could call the surgeons office tomorrow morning and ask for some better instructions. You have the right to be informed. Hope you feel better soon! Once I had my gall bladder out, I felt SOOOO much better. -
I can't wait to have a glass of red wine! Just a few sips would be great! I will be asking my doc at my follow up later this week what his guidelines are. He seems fine with alcohol in moderation with tracked calories etc... I am very thankful to have a doc who believes moderation is the key to success.
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I'm 7 1/2 months post-op from my sleeve and 6 days post-op from having my gallbladder removed. I had the same surgeon for both. I did not have a pre-op appointment and there has been no mention of a follow-up. Basically I was there for 6 hours, saw the doctor for 30 seconds and they kicked me out while I was still only half-conscious. lol Needless to say, I didn't get much post-op instruction. The paper I have just says no lifting or submerging my incisions for 2 weeks. I'm wondering what kind of restrictions did you have for a post-sleeve gallbladder surgery? Specifically I'm wondering about working out and alcohol. Also, I know it is not as major of a surgery as VSG but did you suffer from fatigue for a while after? I feel pretty good for the most part but I still don't have much energy. (Surgery was the 4th.) I know I need to take it easy and heal but I'm feeling kinda guilty for being lazy.
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And realize that alcohol will affect you so much more now. You are not eating as much to slow down the digestion.
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January 2013 Bandsters!
Chrissy-Chris replied to Mimi1980's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi everybody. I was banded the 23rd. Today has been my hardest day. I have been craving sweets all day and it didn't help that there was a dessert auction at church today. My kids bought some cookies, the no-bake chocolate kind (yum), and I bought my husband a chocolate pecan pie. I have had a bite of both and am fighting not to have another bite. It is so hard because I have been so good but I feel like I could grab a spoon and make myself sick on the pie. Uugghh! I have not had any alcohol and am wanting to wait a little longer. I am 2 and 1/2 weeks post op and I can eat chicken, fish, protein shakes, yogurt, fresh fruit and veggies. Of course all of this has to be chewed to the consistancy of applesauce and I can only have 1/2 cup 3-4 times a day.I started my post op on Jan 9th and so far I have lost 26 lbs - 12 before surgery and 14 since. I get my first fill on the 15th. I hope it gets better for everybody who is struggling. My doctor has a support group once a week for all of his patients. Do you guys have that option. I have been 2x and have really enjoyed all the information that is shared. If you can I highly recommend it. -
You should feel fine to go but remember the difficulty drinking (especially alcohol) and food that you will have to endure. Its not gonna be a walk in the part but it will be fun to be outside and experiencing Vegas if you haven't been already. Just remember, its not gonna be the same trip as it would be pre-op obviously.
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I watched these videos on YouTube by dr Paul obrien who says that it's ok to drink alcohol (obviously in moderation) he says wine is probably the best because its not carbonated. Maybe ring and ask your doctor but I think if you stick to one it should be ok.
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Ask your doctor because many won't allow any alcohol until a couple months have passed since surgery. Best wishes.
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Quick question...when did you guys have your 1st alcolholic drink after getting the band? I am 20 days post op and down 25 lbs (including liquid diet) This week has been hectic and exciting, celebrated my 2 yr anniversary with my boyfriend and today is his birthday. Just wondering if having one glass of white wine will do any harm? Tganks for the input
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Quick question...when did you guys have your 1st alcolholic drink after getting the band? I am 20 days post op and down 25 lbs (including liquid diet) This week has been hectic and exciting, celebrated my 2 yr anniversary with my boyfriend and today is his birthday. Just wondering if having one glass of white wine will do any harm? Tganks for the input
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Quick question...when did you guys have your 1st alcolholic drink after getting the band? I am 20 days post op and down 25 lbs (including liquid diet) This week has been hectic and exciting, celebrated my 2 yr anniversary with my boyfriend and today is his birthday. Just wondering if having one glass of white wine will do any harm? Tganks for the input
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Alchol 4 weeks post
jkfjdohio replied to karlafaye's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had a glass of wine 4 weeks post op. I drank about half of it - no problem. It did burn a bit and it tasted a lot more sugary than preop. I used to just love wine but since my surgery it just isn't the same. I no longer enjoy it. In my 10th week out, I had a week full of business dinners and had key lime martinis at each dinner with absolutely no problems. Obviously alcohol contains empty calories so it's best not to drink a ton of it but the reality is many of us will still drink at least occasionally. Just take it slow and watch how you feel. I've seen some people say that they get tipsy much more quickly. I have not had that experience. I drink MUCH more slowly now though. Preop I would have had three cocktails during a 3 hour dinner. Now it's just one. -
Hi everyone. I am young and social and so a lot of going out means times spent at bars. I know alcohol is full of empty calories and all that. I know carbonation is out of the picture and I'd like some cocktail ideas to be able to drink if I go out other than alcohol on the rocks, wine or cranberry vodka. Hopefully nothing too fancy because a lot of these places are more like sports bars than fancy places so something reasonable. Any ideas?
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My doc said never before two months. Picture your arm....now picture you broke it and have a huge suture line down it where they sewed it up.....want to pour rubbing alcohol on it???? Probably not, even at four weeks it's not fully healed so the alcohol is going to hurt that new skin that's forming. That's what you're doing to your poor cut open tummy At four weeks you are not fully healed (it takes a minimum six and up to eight which is why my doc says two months). So skip it tonight. On the "gets drunk easier" thing. I drink wine, not hard alcohol so the results might be different, but I don't get tipsy on one glass of wine. Actually I find if I get even a tiny buzz it goes away very quickly but that takes a couple of large glasses, where as previously two larger glasses of wine would make me a bit happy LOL I don't drink to get drunk so I kind of like that it does not bother me But at four weeks...save it for home later. Also...first glass of wine I had tasted like vinegar and it gave me terrible heart burn. I had actually waited four months or so because of complications and I totally lost my palate. I find that the tannins in some red wines bother me now so I only drink reds that I know are lower in tannins. This sucks because we collect pinot noir.
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January 2013 Bandsters!
LapBandit2013 replied to Mimi1980's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just had 2.7oz of whiskey last night, watered down. It was my first time with alcohol in months, and I was excited to have some! I tracked it and had the allowance for the calories at the end of the day. I will say, though, it really took down my inhibitions and I wanted to SNACK! Luckily, I just ate some raw mushrooms and salsa (I know, it WAS kind of gross) because I didn't have many more calories left. I almost gave in and ate animal crackers and pretzels. I probably won't drink again until there is a special occasion. Oh, also my surgery was on Jan 18th, I'm 3 weeks out. -
Alchol 4 weeks post
Geminidrive replied to karlafaye's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
it seems to be an emotional issue here on the board, if you search you will see. You can also google "drinking alcohol after weight loss surgery" -
Alchol 4 weeks post
johnlatte replied to karlafaye's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey Karla, I don't think that it is going to "harm" you, I do think that you aren't going to like how you feel if you do have it though. I tried a couple of sips about 2 weeks after getting sleeved, and it just didn't taste right, and the burning in my stomach was not pleasant. Also keep in mind that there's little in your stomach now to hold up the effects of alcohol, so that 1 glass might feel more like 3 or 4 glasses. If you make the decision to imbibe, just go slow, know that it might kick your butt a little quicker and a little harder than before and be ready for that. Take care! -
I haven't discussed this with my doctor yet. I did discuss with my dietician. She stated you will get intoxicated on very little. She also suggested if I did drink, to try it at home first because no police officer will believe you had a few sips. It's empty calories, so why bother? My fear is that I drank a couple of bottles of wine per week before surgery. I do not want to replace my food addiction with alcoholism. I'm leaving it in the past.
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January 2013 Bandsters!
Steelerfan1115 replied to Mimi1980's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Sorry guys I have been out of touch. I am busy at work since I hae gone back. I am one month post op today. I can start regular food next Friday. However, I have not lost weight since the surgery. My first fill is on the 22nd. Anyone else having the same problem? I haven't been cleared to exercise yet. Also, has anyone had any wine or alcohol yet? I am craving wine. -
I took chewables (YCK!) didn't make it a priority.(I did take my Rx pills-they are small) Followed my post-op diet. Now I take my Vitamins everyday. Calcium is the hardest the pills are so big (tried all the crewables-I can't tolerale any sugar alcohols) There are some small ones but you have to take sooo many! I was so glad to get that band out of me! The best to you Dee
