Drinking Non-Carbonated Alcohol

[BrandieRiggsby 0]

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

[ThomasLeroy 21]

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

[sam3841 57]

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.

[Allison0927 329]

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!

[cmk99 39]

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

[mss924 8]

Wine is always a wonderful option!

[ThomasLeroy 21]

Thats it....straight shots. LOL!

[Kiwichick42 2]

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.

[StaceyNY 1]

Lemon drop shots! !!

[BrandieRiggsby 0]

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.

[BlueTattoo 43]

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

[lucie159 89]

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.

[Banterwonder 63]

pinot grigio

skinny girl margarita

vodka and crystal light

about one month post op

doesn't take as much to get me loopy now !

1-2 drinks, thats it !

[Dino3 7]

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

[tmichelbrink 0]

I too drink vodka with crystal light. I do find that I dont lose weight if I drink too much in a week though.