Kiki Green 20 Posted May 9, 2012 How long before you can have alcohol and what has everyone found the most tolerable? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AbacoRaveness 44 Posted May 9, 2012 My first alcohol was a little over two months post-op. I tried a margarita (tequila). A few days later I also tried a mojito (rum). I had no trouble with either of them. BUT, there are alot of empty calories in those AND I can't really drink enough fast enough for it to have any effect. So, I've pretty much decided that I won't be drinking any more. I don't need the temptation to stretch my sleeve or the empty calories. Good luck!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lsereno 2,525 Posted May 9, 2012 I waited six months and started with a couple of ounces of port. I moved on to MaiTais after a few weeks. I drink slightly less sour drinks now. I drank margaritas and vodka/cranberry or vodka/grapefruit pre-op. Now I drink sweeter drinks. The acid hurts my tummy a bit now. Although last SaturdayI did manage to enjoy 5-6 tequilla shooters. It's the first time I've done that post-op. It set well, but I was hung over but good the next day! Lynda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PollyBlue 22 Posted May 9, 2012 My surgeon said I could drink whenever I wanted to post op, but to be VERY CAREFUL. Alcohol is absorbed by the stomach into the bloodstream and being sleeved means we can get drunk very quickly. I sipped a couple of wine spritzers at a party four weeks out and just one week out I drank two half-glasses of sav blanc with no ill effects. Your surgeon will recommend what he thinks is apt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D1NOnlySexyLady 70 Posted May 9, 2012 Wow you guys are better than me my surgeon told me I have to wait six month Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrsnate 55 Posted May 9, 2012 My surgeon says one year! I guess it's good that I don't drink. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nadz 74 Posted May 9, 2012 I got told 4 months, not that it matters, because I live in a dry country, but looking forward to some Italian wine when we go on our summer vacation in July!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clk 3,519 Posted May 9, 2012 I don't know that it really matters, so long as you take into account that alcohol metabolizes as sugar and is wasted calories. I think most surgeons say to avoid it because you're trying to lose weight and drinking too much alcohol can inhibit your loss. And yes, I do get drunk WAY faster than before. I mean, I don't even need to finish an entire drink! So be careful with that. And my tastes changed completely. I used to love beer and can't stand it now. ~Cheri Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aggiegirlie2006 10 Posted May 9, 2012 My surgeon just told me to be careful of the carbonation in beer and he was right. A can or bottle of beer is almost miserable to drink! Besides that, I've had zero issues with alcohol and it hasn't affected my weight loss any, so that's good too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
