Joy1961 134 Posted November 10, 2012 Can you have wine or mixed drinks if you have a band? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryan1 11 Posted November 10, 2012 I had a funny/ not so funny experience with alcohol. I had 2 drinks of Grand Marnier on the rocks over a 3 hour period. When I got up to leave it hit me.....I can't remember the last time I felt so drunk......it obviously sat in my stomach, and didn't "filter through". Since then I tried a mixed drink and it seems to be ok. I'm sticking with the mixed drinks, without carbonation... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLORIDAYS 3,040 Posted November 10, 2012 You can have it... Just no carbonation. But I would suggest you consider the calories and count them into your daily intake or may wonder why you're not losing weight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHEZNOEL 4,061 Posted November 10, 2012 Yes, you can, but you have to take into consideration that it is a lot of empty calories. My Doctor did not recommend it in large quantities. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krussell19 217 Posted November 10, 2012 Stay away from carbonation, plan for the calories ahead of time, amd do not drink large amounts of alcohol right before you go to sleep! I'm trying to find the article I read so I can post it here. It was about consuming large amounts of alcohol and falling asleep before its had time to exit your band and it can cause you to asperate in your sleep! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norcalgirl211 3 Posted November 10, 2012 Great question. I have a question, how long after band surgery should one try and introduce wine or alcohol? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLORIDAYS 3,040 Posted November 10, 2012 Great question. I have a question, how long after band surgery should one try and introduce wine or alcohol? My dr said 6 months 1 norcalgirl211 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
