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Can I have a half glass of Wine with a steak
FancyChristine15 replied to apositivelife4me's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm 3 months out and steak still scares me. lol! I was told no alcohol until 6 months. -
Can I have a half glass of Wine with a steak
TexasMommy80 replied to apositivelife4me's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am 12 weeks post op and had steak for the first time last night. It went down ok, but not as easy as chicken or fish. I definitely could not eat as much as other foods. I think if the steak has been more tender, it would have definitely helped. As for alcohol, I doubt a small glass of wine will hurt you. I’ve had a couple of small drinks by the pool this summer. I just stick with one small one, and I am just fine. We are heading to the beach in three weeks so I wanted to experiment with alcohol before I went, lol. -
One Week Cigarette Free!
CTGirl08 replied to wishful.shrinking's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I quit 6 years ago. I decided to throw everything at it. So I went on Chantix to help with the physical addiction; Wellbutrin to help with the mental part; for the first couple weeks, I used an e-cig when I really had a craving; gum; mints; not drinking alcohol; etc. Good luck! -
One piece of advice for weight loss success...
DaleCruse replied to AK37's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm going to approach this slightly different & give myself advice I wish I had: Don't start drinking alcohol again. -
I’m so ready to feel better!
beingdina replied to beingdina's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I don’t smoke (14 years smoke free), I don’t drink alcohol, I don’t use drugs, I don’t drink caffeine or any soda except carbonated water (no chemicals like artificial sweeteners) but I am 405 pounds and miserable. Been in therapy for years and she supports this surgery. Maybe I’m just really paying more attention to it since surgery is just 3 months around the corner. I definitely need to start the walking. Do people use timers to motivate? I always want to start something and then fail. -
Favorite Clear Proteins?
Yourgirlnina replied to KBchoirchic's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Protein h2o is my favorite coconut one tastes just like piña colada without alcohol & has 20g protein -
Protein Powders and Appliances
Yourgirlnina replied to Laura7's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I love the convenience of premade protein drinks. My favorites are 1-premier protein chocolate 30g protein 2- protein H2O 20g protein juice like (coconut flavor tastes just like piña cola without alcohol) 3-. Eas carb control 17g protein (cold brew coffee flavor). I make my own shake every morning using half frozen banana, 3-4 frozen strawberries, 5oz unsweetened almond milk and 2 scoops of brand bariatric fusion vanilla flavor - 27g i have some unflavored protein that I use inside my pudding & mashed potatoes.....but don’t really cook with it -
One Week Cigarette Free!
insta_adventurer replied to wishful.shrinking's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
You will get there! This is legit the first time I ever seriously quit (& hopefully the last, too!) I’m 34 and I smoked for nearly 20 years. 😳😳. What was crazy is I dreaded quitting for years... and then I did it and after 3 days it got much easier. Beware of the terrible threes. The hardest times for me were 3 days, the third week, and the third month! Also, stay clear of alcohol. Alcohol makes you want to smoke and impairs your decision making to weaken your resolve. I used a mix of Wellbutrin and the Juul e-cig to quit. However, having to then quit nicotine in the electronic cigarette was another addiction I had to break- so it may be worth your while to vape nicotine free juice if you go that route. Good luck and you got this! I tell myself I’m not going to let cigarettes or nicotine be the reason why this doesn’t happen, because that would be a lame reason. If I legit do not want to go through with it that’s one thing, but letting cigarettes control my life? No way! Best wishes to you! -
One Week Cigarette Free!
wishful.shrinking replied to wishful.shrinking's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Oh no!!! Thanks for reminding me 😂😂 I’m giving up nicotine, caffeine, alcohol, AND FOOD!! Insane haha but 100% worth it for long-term health -
Can I have a half glass of Wine with a steak
TakingABreak replied to apositivelife4me's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was told to wait until 3 months post op before introducing alcohol.... some programs have you wait as long as 6 months. Follow your plan. -
Can I have a half glass of Wine with a steak
MIZ60 replied to apositivelife4me's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had my sleeve a week before you. Since being allowed solid foods 2 weeks ago I have tried chicken, fish, shrimp, and deli ham. It will be a while before I try red meat since so many have issues with it. I am not a wine drinker but I have tried alcohol (Crown Royal/water and tequila) on a few occasions with no negative effects. I personally would not go to a restaurant and try a couple of new things for the first time since surgery because I would be humiliated getting sick in a restaurant but that is just me. Proceed with caution would be my advice. -
Can I have a half glass of Wine with a steak
BigViffer replied to apositivelife4me's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Well then I sit corrected. Alcohol is a depressant that acts similarly to a barbiturate in the fact that it suppresses the central nervous system. And it is famous for lowering inhibitions. Now I am not saying this patient will be dancing on tables with a lamp shade on their head, but the loss of sensation in the stomach inherent post op coupled with the relaxed inhibition could make it more likely to over eat. I had not heard of people being prescribed blood thinners post op. That sounds odd to me. However, if someone is on a blood thinner, then I would imagine that any alcohol while on said thinners would be yet another reason not to drink alcohol. Dramatic or not, it makes no difference to me if someone wants to drink a glass of wine and eat steak 7 weeks post op. I merely suggested they ask their surgeon instead of asking people on the internet. -
Can I have a half glass of Wine with a steak
magpie26 replied to apositivelife4me's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My surgeon said no alcohol for 6 months. There's a 4th of July party, I really want a glass of wine, I'm 3 months out then, I'm toying with it but I'll probably behave. I was warned by other veteran WLS people that IF you decide to drink in public, try one at home first, you never know how it will effect you. -
Can I have a half glass of Wine with a steak
sillykitty replied to apositivelife4me's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Alcohol is not a barbiturate. As for blood thinning, considering we get blood thinners post surgery, and blood thinners are not an uncommon medication, this seems a bit over dramatic considering we are talking about a 1/2 a glass of wine. -
Can I have a half glass of Wine with a steak
madscientistmommy replied to apositivelife4me's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was told no alcohol for a year after surgery. -
Can I have a half glass of Wine with a steak
it'sonlythefirststep replied to apositivelife4me's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was told no alcohol for 6 months after surgery.... -
Can I have a half glass of Wine with a steak
GreenTealael replied to apositivelife4me's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Best to consult your team when it comes to timing of alcohol and moving forward on your plan but either way at seven weeks post op you are going to nurse the drink or meal heavily as both may be surprisingly unpredictable to tolerate now. Enjoy! -
Hi Dee, July 17 will be here for us fast. My pre-op is 6/28, then begin pre-op food plan July 7. I quit caffeine 3 days ago and it seems hardly worth it to make coffee anymore - so bland without the kick! But it's fun to play in the kitchen and try various concoctions of protein shakes, etc. Gave up on soda last January and quit alcohol last month. "It's just temporary," I tell myself!
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Anyone 5' 1"? Low starting bmi? Care to share?
countryrae2001 replied to countryrae2001's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
But I think everyone does it. No one really understands how extreme the surgery is until they see it up close and personal. My husband's grandmother invited us to dinner, so I chose olive garden because I figured there could be some healthy options there. First thing that happened was, we opted for lemon water, no alcohol. She was already guilt tripping over that because she wanted wine. Then we got an appetizer. I had one stuffed mushroom. And picked a couple of toppings off the salad. She's asking if I'm going to eat anything and I'm like if I eat anymore I'm not going to eat anything out of my meal. [emoji58] But I chose the salmon piccata and it was a really good choice, I managed to get a good chunk down including the broccoli and it was light in calories, and even with the sauce my stomach took it well. And by a good chunk I mean maybe an ounce and a half or something. Lol but I mean, we just can't worry about what everyone else is saying or thinking right? Sent from my LM-G710VM using BariatricPal mobile app -
Let's hear some normal poop stories
Frustr8 replied to modymatey's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
MO-Lee's Summit we have yet another thing in common. My grandmother Are Blanche Priest Week let was cut from the same bolt of cloth as Diantha, raised 11 of her 12 babies with infrequent help,from Grandpa Charlie an alcoholic farmer. She never grayed either but with the hardscabble existence she,led she should have been white haired or tore it all out. I liked her, a little rough to some but she had a lot,of love for me. She had oodles of grandbabies, maybe40-45 I never did total up how,many.My parents were 32 and almost 30 when i was born, my daddy was midway in Ada's children, so I have 1st cousins with children as Old or older than me. I was fearful you would take the darkness as me meaning there was a hole, void in your soul from your childhood sorrows and the sins commuted against you. OMG I thought you have lost your new friend already. I too have dark places to me, not quite the same but many facets similar, many blows to my spirit and yes scars that had to heal but, you know I have. Grandma Ada and my other Grandma Cora's spirit, not easy lives for either but they were strong women who survived and I will continue,surviving,also. Grandma Cora was the first woman voter registered in this county . When women received the vote, she told Grandpa Hugh, hitch up the horses , we are going to town , I want to register to vote. And she was the firstf in line on that important day. Before that time only women who could vote were in Wyoming . Glad Ohio and the remaining states saw the light. And I don't think I have missed a time since in was old enough. -
Hi All... im scheduled for July 17th in NJ. I too do not have a pre op diet to follow... just eat “lite” the day before. I’ve been eating a ton and having “food funerals” I’ve decided to stop drinking alcohol and caffeine today in order to prepare...thinking about doing a liquid diet a week before just to get in the right mindset etc. July 4th will be very hard for me. Anyway just wanted to say Hi
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Many centers/surgeons sell Bariatric-marketed products as a revenue stream for them, not because they’re better or necessary, but instead to make $$. IMO, don’t waste your money on new vitamins that are equivalent to the ones you already have. I got caught up in the madness and purchased chewable and dissolving vitamins prior to surgery, but then afterwards they made me nauseous or caused me to throw up because they contained Sugar Alcohols. Post-bypass, SAs no longer agree with me. You don’t need to worry about vitamins the first month post-op; instead, your #1 priority should be on getting more than 64 oz of fluids each day. Then after the first month you should be able to take vitamins in pill form, but preferably one at a time, not a big handful like what you may have done pre-wls. And the large pills may need to be cut in half. REMINDER: Iron, calcium, and thyroid medication need to all be taken separate from each other (2-4 hours apart) as they will impede absorption if taken together.
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Need encouragement that not everybody gains back all of the weight they lost after gastric sleeve
ShelterDog64 replied to hopeful333's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I just had the 2-year anniversary of my VSG and I'm maintaining my 100 lb weight loss. It IS harder at this point, my restriction has relaxed a bit and it's not as insistent...I now rely on proper portioning and good eating habits vs letting the restriction keep me from overeating. I had very strong restriction for a year, slightly less until 18 mos, a small lessening after that and I expect it'll continue to lessen as time goes by. You have to discontinue any old, bad habits: grazing, eating crap carbs, soda, overindulging in alcohol, not exercising. Use the first year wisely and you can and should maintain, but if you waste that first year by eating what you want and thinking you can do that long term, you might find yourself in the 'regain' group. Your sleeve is a tool, a helper...it's not a solution. -
About to have lap band surgery—I have a couple ?? About drinking?
labwalker replied to 90invjcc's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
If you want to lose on the band, you have to count carbs, protein, etc. Adding carbs and the calories from alcohol is not good. 14 grams carbs, maybe 150 cals? Adds up fast. I had to give up sugar and all forms of bread to keep losing after five years on the band.. My diet is now 1200 cals max, 80 grams protein and under 100 grams carbs in order to lose about 1/2 pound a week. After the first round of dropping pounds you have to work for each additional pound. You can easily drink around the band, there is no restriction from the band. And, it will flush foods from the pouch, causing you to be hungry sooner, and maybe eat more than you need, -
About to have lap band surgery—I have a couple ?? About drinking?
Fat Vegan replied to 90invjcc's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
The reasons for avoidance are: 1. Because alcohol is laden with empty (useless) calories. 2. Because the carbonated drinks can dislodge the band. 3. Even if it does not dislodge the band it expands the stomach making it hold more (hence why restaurants serve all you can drink soft drink refills), so you can eat more. Sent from my SM-N950F using BariatricPal mobile app
