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How long did you wait after surgery to have a drink? What was it? Did you tolerate it ok?

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Wondering the same thing....I like to have a cocktail...or three with friends on the weekends.

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I waited a month per me drs instructions. Be up front with your doctor so he can be honest about how long you should wait. But I have never have a problem with alcohol. Other than I have noticed my band get tighter.

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i want to say the rule from my surgeon was like 6 weeks after surgery but i cannot recall for sure. If i made it the whole time i'd be surprised - i'm sure i indulged a little earlier than i should have. My go to drink is vodka (i stopped drinking absolute it got me way to drunk too fast - started drinking the diluted/cheaper stuff) with ice and Water and then crystal light - any flavor. A great, low cal, non-carbonated drink. CHEERS! B)

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I have been trying to find something to replace my beer, skinny girl has several things that are good and low on calories!

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Wine is always a wonderful option!

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Thats it....straight shots. LOL! :P

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Hi everyone, I'm new round here... And am stoked to hear you can still have a few drinks. Can I ask ... Do u drink less with the band? I am not banded yet and currently have around 3 -4 glasses of wine most nights. I'm hoping the band will help me cut back A LOT ! cheers. Kiwi.

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Glad to hear I'm not the only one! :0) I have a small glass of wine about once a week and it doesn't seem to upset anything. Still can't do beer as its too carbonated.

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I drink wine, i like moscotto but can only have a little of that because it's bubbly. I also drink skinny girl sangarita.

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I don't have any problem as long as the drink isn't carbonated, but it will absolutely get you drunker faster!!! The band really effects the alcohol absorption.

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I stopped drinking beer once I got banded now I Drink Don Julio Tequila had a beer a couple of weeks ago and felt so bloated won't drink beer again

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