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[Matheny 0]

I was banded on May 19th and my husband and I have an anniversary coming up. Can i drink wine? Will it hurt my lap band? I am super worried but would love a glass of wine to Celebrate our lives together. It is our tradition at the same restraunt for 4 years. Please let me know as I am eager to tell him the news.

Plus i hear that we get drunk faster. Is this still true even though i have no saline in my band yet?

Thanks,

Matheny

[deedee72 4]

I was banded on May 19th and my husband and I have an anniversary coming up. Can i drink wine? Will it hurt my lap band? I am super worried but would love a glass of wine to Celebrate our lives together. It is our tradition at the same restraunt for 4 years. Please let me know as I am eager to tell him the news.

Plus i hear that we get drunk faster. Is this still true even though i have no saline in my band yet?

Thanks,

Matheny

Today is my 6 month anniversary of being banded and I drink wine...never had a problem. I think most doctors advise against it because of the calories. Congratulations!

[vlp1968 83]

Yes I agree, I don't think it will hurt the band at all. 2 caveats are that it has lots of calories and could reduce your inhibitions so you may eat something not on your plan. Havea great anniversary!

[Matheny 0]

Thank u. I can't wait.

[mauraclegg 29]

the don't drink is because of calories - and I think the only reason you may get drunk quicker is because you are taking in less calories and losing weight/body mass - drink and glass of wine with your hubby and have a Happy Anniversary

[paulaSA 1]

I was banded almost a year. Every so often I have a margarita or even a beer. Draw back is that alcohol has empty calories. Also, if you have been banded awhile and have not drank alcohol in a while and have lost weight you could have an unfamiliar reaction. Take it slow.

PaulaSA

[Matheny 0]

Thank you so much for the advice. One more thing, can I go swimming. I know they say not to but I am for wks out.

[Clown 1]

Thank you so much for the advice. One more thing, can I go swimming. I know they say not to but I am for wks out.

They don't want you to swim/take a bath while your wounds are still healing... you take a chance of getting infection. I think my Dr. said 1 month. It's been a while, I can't remember exactly.

Wine is fine! Stay away from Champagne and beer, the bubbles aren't good on the tummy for many folks.

[paulaSA 1]

as long as you are thourghly healed especially the port location. thats what took the longest to heal. my doc said 6 weeks.

PaulaSA

[Matheny 0]

How do u know if u are completely healed.

[Jenn1214 120]

I don't think it will be a problem as far as hurting the band, but just be careful because I know when I drink it lowers my inhibitions and I eat things I shouldn't. As long as you are aware of that you should be ok. Happy Anniversary!

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

Thank you so much for the advice. One more thing, can I go swimming. I know they say not to but I am for wks out.

All Drs are different. I was allowed to swim after the 2nd day!

[paulaSA 1]

you know your heald and this is meaning on the outside just like any other sore or cut heals. the skin has no scabs.

PaulaSA