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Were any of you moderate drinkers before banding and either 1) stopped drinking after lapband or 2) continue to drink after banding.

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Yes and yes.

I was a moderate drinker and 2) I still am.

I drink a glass or 2 of wine a couple of nights a week. Sometimes (like tonight) I dilute it with soda Water. I don't drink as much as I did preband and when i do drink I have to be careful as I now get drunk a lot quicker.

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I'm a moderate drinker, and I have not changed at all.

I treat it as if I would with any other diet....be aware of the calories you're consuming.

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Yes! Before and after. I used to drink vodka with tonic Water but now it's vodka with water lime and a half packet sweet n low or vodka cranberry juice. I haven't tryed anything else yet.

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Yes before and yes after. However, right now I'm focussed on getting my last 8 lbs off so I'm having a month alcohol free. I love my red wine ... Mmmmmm....

Lap band doesn't mean you have to stop enjoying yourself, just in smaller amounts

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Yes and yes also! before banding it was all light beer all the time - i'd drink only one weekend night a week - and would drink 6-8 coors light or equivalent. Since starting the pre-op diet in June 2011 - no beer at all (no carbonation) BUT i still drink about 1x a week or 1x every 2 weeks - and it's a shot of vodka in a Water glass with ice and water filled to top and mix in 1/2 pack of crystal light. Yes, i'm drunker quicker - but it's likely because i weigh almost 90 pounds less than i used to plus it's liquor instead of beer.

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I agree- alchohol in moderation is ok. Just be aware of the calories in the drinks and I know for me it can give me the munchies and with a buzz I'm more likely to cave to the cravings.

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Moderate drinker before and after...

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yes, drink before and after. Drink wine, vodka and rum. Just careful with what I mix with :)

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Just curious.... What is the least caloric non carbonated alcoholic beverage? Anyone know?

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(raises hand) I am a beer lover. I am aware of the calories. The carbonation sometimes gives me the hiccups.

I didn't drink much during the weight loss phase, and if I gain a tad it's a first like of defense for cutting out excess calories.

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Yes, and yes. and to th OP asking about low Cal. I believe its red wine. One glass if shiraz (my fav!) Is 117 calories. Just remember that a true glass is not a full glass. Just fill your glass until it curves back inward, only about 4-6 Oz. I also drink vodka and lite cranberry but I haven't figured calories on that...

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O I love love love beer too :) carbonation does not bother me, but the calories do :( I can drink beer all day but can only do a couple glasses of wine, so less calories is better for me now.

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Vodka is 60 cal per shot, I believe. The lowest of hard liquor.

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That's GREAT to , thank you! :-)

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