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Don Get It Confused, Im A Drinker! Not An Alcoholic!
Ms skinniness replied to JimmyGotSLEEVED's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I don't drink alcohol bc I have been working hard to get to this point. I have heard some sad stories about was, drinking and causing death. I have chosen to live a healthier life style and right now there's no room for alcohol. I did like an occasional margarita at times. I probably will have one some time in my future. But right now. Alcohol is not important to me. -
Don Get It Confused, Im A Drinker! Not An Alcoholic!
Ms skinniness replied to JimmyGotSLEEVED's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I don't drink alcohol bc I have been working hard to get to this point. I have heard some sad stories about was, drinking and causing death. I have chosen to live a healthier life style and right now there's no room for alcohol. I did like an occasional margarita at times. I probably will have one some time in my future. But right now. Alcohol is not important to me. -
Don Get It Confused, Im A Drinker! Not An Alcoholic!
Catracks replied to JimmyGotSLEEVED's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I can't judge because I'm a smoker. We did have a gastric bypass patient in my support group that lost all her weight and then gained it all back and more from drinking. OJ and cranberry juice are almost pure sugar and highly caloric and vodka had 85 calories per shot. I only have room for 700-800 calories per day and I have to get all my nutrient and 70 grams of Protein. After a couple drinks I would go way over what I should have for carbs and be missing my protein. As many have said, alcohol makes some throw caution to the wind and make bad food choices. Careful! -
I have heard some people say they can tolerate it at 3 months. However, alcohol is empty calories so I wouldn't until you are at least at maintenance.
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How long after surgery before you have a drink?
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I feel bad that this post has become so negative! I think it's okay to have some alcohol if you like to, after your doctor's okay, and as long as you keep track of the calories. Yes, this IS a lifestyle change but some of us want to have alcohol in our lives for whatever reasons. I just want everyone to succeed at their goals and have a fabulous life, whether they drink or don't. We're all here for the same reasons - support!
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Don Get It Confused, Im A Drinker! Not An Alcoholic!
Seannie replied to JimmyGotSLEEVED's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Amanda! I know what you mean!! I was a cognac drinker, and you are soooo right! it's the eating afterwards! I was always starving!!! I would take a half a snifter of cognac, after the kids were all asleep, and then soon afterwards, I'd be so hungry, i'd practically make another dinner just for me! I know there are empty calories in alcohol, but I always liked the fact that there were 0 carbs in cognac. But all that fell by the wayside because it would cause me to eat, and eat, and eat! Dang, I just don't miss that! -
Ducker: You seriously need to relax. You are the classic "extremism person" who probably exhibits this behavior in other areas of life. "All or nothing" as you say philosophy in one of your posts. In studying behavior, you are probably are a choleric personality type who tends to control things. Heck...you didn't either bother to verify that the original poster was 4 weeks post op instead of the 3 days. In moderation alcohol is fine...so please don't act like its not and treat people like they are second class citizens if they do. Yes...we all need to be careful (especially during the healing phase) but to be LEGALISTIC on alcohol (in moderation) is clearly wrong from a common sense point of view and medical point of view. I know you said you are fine with alcohol...but the words and spirit (in your posts) clearly says otherwise.
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I Just Got The Call Yesterday To Schedule My Surgery!
Liberated Sleeve replied to LTARLTON's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Exactly how I felt!! So weird you used the alcoholic reference. Once I came to the realization that if my mother had an option to have surgery which would have been a tool for her to fight her addiction to alcohol I knew she would have done it in a heartbeat. So I had no more doubts about whether I should proceed with my surgery or not. -
Don Get It Confused, Im A Drinker! Not An Alcoholic!
Amanda 3.0 replied to JimmyGotSLEEVED's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Check liver light! Now that was funny! Regarding the posts about the calories in alcohol - yes, those are liquid calories, but in my case, the danger of weight gain from drinking has been the overeating afterwards. All common sense would go out the window. Now, I don't (can't) do that, and I hope I never do! There was a time when I drank sweet frozen and mixed drinks and didn't pay attention to the calories. I was pretty big, larger than I was when I started this VSG process. Well, one day I actually read the label on the frozen mixers and I actually cried at how many calories I had been drinking in mixer alone! No wonder I was so big. I have never touched those mixers since then and have had maybe half a dozen margaritas in the last ten years. Now I only drink wine, or alcohol mixed with a no/low calorie mixer. -
I Think I'm A Lap-Band Failure!!
bushbaby replied to volleymom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This whole journey is hard. But don't give up. You just have to keep at it and celebrate the little victories. We are to hard on ourselves. One step at a time is the way to a victorious journey! We are addicts who unlike alcoholics can give up our addition completely. We need food to live. So we often have to fall off and get back on several times until we reach our often unrealistic goals. Let our first step as addicts to say I am going for being healthy and not thin... We see the stories and the pictures and the encourage and discourage us.... For the most part we have been on this journey so long it seems as it will never end... But the best part is that if we keep trying and working and keep faithful it will move in the right direction and soon you will find yourself feeling better and living like you never have before. Be encouraged my journey was long but it was worth it.... @ adoptmom -
Don Get It Confused, Im A Drinker! Not An Alcoholic!
Amanda131 replied to JimmyGotSLEEVED's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I don't drink often but I have had wine, jack and coke, and even vodka and red bull. I didnt add alcohol back until five months post op and then only sparingly. You have to remember the trade off. Yes, you can enjoy the drinks but they're liquid calories which will kill any diet- sleeve or no sleeve. -
I Just Got The Call Yesterday To Schedule My Surgery!
beautifulnewme2012 replied to LTARLTON's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I believe I have been sinning with food. Gluttony (sp)...and surgery will help me not to do that anymore. God would want that. Just like he would want an alcoholic to do whatever it takes not to drink including rehab. You know what I mean? I decided at the start of this process that if God wanted me to do this, doors would open easily. And they have. So, I believe this is what God wants. Even when I get scared sometimes... -
Don Get It Confused, Im A Drinker! Not An Alcoholic!
kemo46 replied to JimmyGotSLEEVED's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I learned many years ago to never judge other people, I had many vices myself. I used to drink but I found that was one vice that I replaced with going to the gym. After my surgery, I cannot even think of drinking or eating things that are not good for me. I work too hard at the gym to have things that are going to slow my progress of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. I still go out with my friends, they have drinks, I have water. I do not miss alcohol at all and I used to love my beer and margs. As you lose the weight and move toward your goal, it is very hard to do things that will slow your progress, you too might find you do not have the urge to drink anymore. Good luck to you on your journey. -
Don Get It Confused, Im A Drinker! Not An Alcoholic!
Amanda 3.0 replied to JimmyGotSLEEVED's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Isn't Redbull carbonated? I haven't had a carbonated drink since before surgery. Come to think of it, I have never had a Redbull! The vodka cranberry is pretty much what I do, with the Ocean Spray low calorie juice. I tried vodka with grapefruit using the 50 calorie/8 oz juice, but it tasted too good. Too many calories and the alcohol can sneak up on you! -
Don Get It Confused, Im A Drinker! Not An Alcoholic!
DanityChai replied to JimmyGotSLEEVED's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am interested to see what others have to say too. Drinking wine is my vice now and I have to say that I do drink more than I should. I am going to stop two weeks before surgery to make sure I do not double shock my body. If it comes down to it and after I am sleeved I feel the need to keep drinking I will seek help. There is no way in hell I am going to ruin a $10,000 surgery (out of my own pocket) on calories from alcohol. Jimmy - it is great that you are thinking about this now beforehand. I would look in to maybe having one low calorie drink once in a while. I have heard that bacardi and diet is low carb and has the least amount of calories. Good luck to you. -
Don Get It Confused, Im A Drinker! Not An Alcoholic!
JimmyGotSLEEVED posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Not that I have your attention lol...What's good? How many post-op sleevers still drink hard liquor? Soft liquor? I do understand it's counter-productive to losing weight, but that's my only vice or should I say my poison of choice. -
Loneil, my apologies to you. I had you confused with another post about alcohol where the poster was three days post op.
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Should I Plan Anything 5 Or 6 Hours After My Endoscopy?
Jjen replied to suzcomptime's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You'll be fine, just don't drive & don't drink alcohol. -
Is it a box of sangeria? I might not be able to spell it but I do love to drink it. Can I join?Dr Oz website has a recipe for healthier version, which is pretty good. I don't think anyone said alcohol should be a major part of diet and I don't think anyone else did unless in jest. Like I have said this topic comes up so many times and its always the same argument. There will always be two sides: those who say that yes I do enjoy some alcohol in moderation and those who say how unhealthy and how far it will set you back. Listen I am not an alcoholic but I do enjoy doing to a club, bar or simply staying at my house enjoying a couple drinks with friends. I do thinks I would never have done had I not lost this weight. Again I would like to state to the op you need to talk to your surgeon about this and be truthful to them. Everyone has a vice, well at least the fun ones. Lol When I talked to my surgeon about my drinking habits , he said that most people will be that honest. He said wait at least a month to heal. Your surgeon will probably say something different due to them using a different technique. He actually laughed when I told him and said well don't we all enjoy some drinks now and then.
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Do you honestly think it's a good idea to tell a brand new bander (This person was three days post op when she posted.) how to sneak in as many alcohol calories into her diet as possible? At three days post op you should be concentrating on healing and setting up good habits for the future. You act like I'm so anti alcohol. I'm not. But no, I don't think a person three days post op should be drinking. I'm an RN, alcohol that soon after surgery IS NOT good for you. But if you can't give it up long enough to heal it's not my problem. The truth is alcohol should not be a majority of your diet. Period. And giving new banders ideas at how to sneak in MORE alcohol is not good. Justify it anyway you want but it's not.
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Sorry if you took it personally Ducker, not my intention. It just seems line you have gone a little overboard and have gotten a little too angry at the alcohol post.....
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First, I'm not a dude. Second, I'm not, and never have been, an alcoholic. Although some here sure seem to be. I've only ever been a very casual social drinker. Alcohol is NOT the center of my life. Nor will it ever be.
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Ducker... You sound like a friend of mine who's a recovering alcoholic. Lighten up dude.
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I would never consume my daily calories in alcohol. But I want to enjoy my life. I also tend to work out longer on days I do to make up for it. And yes I even log every drink I take in myfitnesspal. Yes I consume alcohol and yes I eat ice cream, well delicious frozen yogurt sometimes. Everything in moderation, that was always the problem I had before the band and it has helped make amazing changes to the way I choose to live my life.
