hopingtobebandedsoon 89 Posted August 5, 2012 So i got banded June 18th so far doing everything i was told to by my surgeon, i was told no liquor for a year...well i had a long island tea last night now i feel so bad for drinking it i only had one drink hope i didnt hurt my band..anybody else have liquor after no even two months post op? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TracyW2 137 Posted August 5, 2012 You are human and it happens. I had more than a few drinks a couple months out. Just remember it is empty calories and lots of sugar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721 Posted August 5, 2012 So i got banded June 18th so far doing everything i was told to by my surgeon, i was told no liquor for a year...well i had a long island tea last night now i feel so bad for drinking it i only had one drink hope i didnt hurt my band..anybody else have liquor after no even two months post op? off with your head now..........why wasnt i invited?? you have already peed it out, back to your regularly scheduled program.... 3 2muchfun, Sojourner and TracyW2 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Desiree123 11 Posted August 5, 2012 My Dr said drinking wouldnt due any harm to the band.....it would just hurt my weight loss. 1 2muchfun reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sojourner 2,446 Posted August 5, 2012 As others have said...alcoholic beverages are empty calories. The other information which you need to be aware of is that less alcohol is needed now to feel the effects of it. I was also strongly advised by my surgeon to wait an entire year before having even a glass of wine. True confessions...when I was not quite 5 months out since surgery I attended a party and the hostess makes the best Jello shots. I could not resist, and ended up having 2...and was thankful that I did not have to drive. No harm done... 1 ☠carolinagirl☠ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevegoad 32 Posted August 5, 2012 It's no biggie, other than the calories. Beer could be problematic, since it can stretch your pouch... But non-carbonated alcohol is no problem as far as the band goes. Just limit yourself so as not to put too many calories. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MemphisFan 18 Posted August 5, 2012 I had a bottle of wine last week and I'm less than 2 months out. I was told just nothing with bubbles or any types of beer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pink dahlia 2,513 Posted August 5, 2012 i have very little tolerance for the 1 drink i like , im limited to an occasional strawberry margarita ,so 3 months out i had 3 sips of a margarita at a mexican restaurant and ohhhh, big mistake !! now i had even less tolerance and ended up in the bathroom and parking lot and lost everything ! i can handle a homemade margarita but for some reason not the restaurant ones. so beware your tolerance may be different with the type of alcohol, time of month, etc....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hopingtobebandedsoon 89 Posted August 5, 2012 thnks everyone makes me feel better im human and couldnt resist a drink, i dont go out much and thats the only time i feel the need for a drink, once or twice a year wont hurt i guess! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites