Alcohol?

[Banded72513 0]

Does anyone know when it's okay to have alcohol again? Just like a glass a wine or something?

[GuyMontag 1,264]

I'm not sure there are any restrictions. May want to wait 4 weeks just to be on the safe side? Just remember that alcohol can cause some dehydration making your band feel tighter afterwards.

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

Ask your doctor. Some restrict alcohol the first 6-12 months after surgery. Others allow it after you're fully healed 4-6 weeks after surgery. It all depends on your surgeon.

[Sojourner 2,446]

Does anyone know when it's okay to have alcohol again? Just like a glass a wine or something?

It would be best to ask your medical team this question, as this may vary by physician preferences.

I was advised to wait for an entire year post op to have any alcohol. I almost made it a year before having a glass of wine, and did not have any adverse effects.

You should be aware that it may take less alcohol to experience the effects from it, so judge accordingly. My surgeon warned ahead of time that he would not be writing any letters to assist patients who got stopped for DUI because they were not monitoring the effects of using alcohol post op.

[GoingforGoal 1,734]

Docs will say alcohol can increase GERD symptoms and the acidity of the stomach. So you definitely want to wait until you have regular solid meals at bare minimum. But consult w/ doc on his preference.

[Banded72513 0]

Thanks for the advice guys!

[PrettyThick1 1,860]

Don't know about anyone else's experience, but after the band I'm just not big on alcohol anymore...not that I ever was, but I could drink one or two cocktails. Now, I take a couple of sips and don't want anymore.

[Toddy 758]

I come from a wine family, father was a vintner, wine was pretty much a staple at dinner. I didn't having any alcohol for the first two months post-op, then went back to my normal habit of wine with dinner. I rarely ever have more than two glasses because of the effects, and always count the empty calories...

[dawalsh 919]

Well, ask your doctor for sure but I have had an occasional dirty gin martini and I've had no adverse reaction as of yet . I do incorporate it into my food log and calorie count. I don't drink unless it's a social occasion and if I'm driving I don't drink.