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Quick question...when did you guys have your 1st alcolholic drink after getting the band? I am 20 days post op and down 25 lbs (including liquid diet) This week has been hectic and exciting, celebrated my 2 yr anniversary with my boyfriend and today is his birthday. Just wondering if having one glass of white wine will do any harm? Tganks for the input :)

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Full disclosure I don't drink ever. Personally I would say you're way to close to surgery to consider drinking. Would you eat ice cream cone or candy bar? I'm not trying to be mean spirited I just think at this point living anew type of lifestyle in regards to food and drink would be in order.

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I watched these videos on YouTube by dr Paul obrien who says that it's ok to drink alcohol (obviously in moderation) he says wine is probably the best because its not carbonated. Maybe ring and ask your doctor but I think if you stick to one it should be ok.

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22 days after surgery, 1 glass of red wine. Dr. never gave me any guidelines.

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I was three weeks post op and my doc said yes to moderate I carbonized drinks so I went and had a few glasses of wine!!!

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I can't wait to have a glass of red wine! Just a few sips would be great! I will be asking my doc at my follow up later this week what his guidelines are. He seems fine with alcohol in moderation with tracked calories etc... I am very thankful to have a doc who believes moderation is the key to success.

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