I'm a Newbie...just starting my thinking process...

[hunt2gahr1015 0]

Hello everyone!

I have finally made the decision to take control of my life and make this major lifestyle change.

Any help & support you can lend is greatly appreciated.

I am weighin in at 255 right now :thumbup: I am terribly uncomfortable to say the least!

But I do have a question...I not a heavy drinker but I do like to go out & have drinks...I actually think I drink more for the sociability because I am so very heavy & relaxes me & takes my focus off of the weight & allows me to have my fun. So my question is what are the drinking restrictions? :biggrin:

[thebandedgirl 0]

It really depends upon your surgeon and what (s)he instructs you to do. Some say, "NEVER AGAIN." Others don't mind so much.

[Catherine55 43]

Don't let it worry you . . I love good wine, and I have some a few times a week! My doctor is fine with drinking in moderation. The main reason doctors don't want bandsters to have it is because of the empty calories.

Honestly, I've been very happy to see how easy it has been to live a normal life, continue enjoying good food and wine, cooking, eating out, etc. with the band. The main difference is that now I eat less and I have to pay a little more attention about what I order, chewing, etc. It's all pretty much second nature to me now though, and I love my band. :confused:

Catherine