Alcohol

[MovinForward 2]

I am not a big drinker but here and there I do like one ,When is it ok to have something and then what are the best choices?? I know we cant have any carbanation or juice anymore..So..... What are some of the better choices out there? What has been everyones experience with the first adult beverage since surgery?

[brazcan 37]

Why can't we have juices? I have juice everyday! Please someone answer b/c I am really confused now. Thanks.

[Tiffykins 673]

You can have juice in moderation. No need to panic. The concern is the sugar content with juice. I was allowed juice in moderation during my losing stage, and I drank juice here and there when nothing else tasted "good".

As for alcohol consumption, there are 100's of topics here on the subject.

Here's a link with many topics that include alcohol, beer, soda, carbonation:

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=search&fromMainBar=1

I was released for alcohol at 3.5 months post-op. Tried Riesling wine the first time (after 6 months out and at goal), got drunk hard and fast, it wore off fast. I drink soda every day without any change in my sleeve capacity and have zero issues maintaining my weight loss. It's what works for me. As for alcohol, you'll need to check with your surgeon on their guidelines. Some surgeons release early, others say "None until at or close to goal". It's wasted calories, and can cause dehydration.

My alcohol tolerance is just like it was before pre-op so I can drink just like I did before surgery without hangovers.