74 Days Post Op...ok To Drink Alcohol

[rizabonita 41]

I just saw my doc and Nut for my 3 month post op appt (actually 2 1/2 mo. out) Although I have been a really slow loser (-37.8 lbs from start) I have lost inches. They were happy w my progress, more than I was. Anyhow they assured me I was doing everything right and to keep at it. I now have to start with Calcium chewables to help w my teeth and bones to prevent losing teeth or getting bone fractures (scary thought)... The best part was getting told that I am now cleared to go ahead and consume alcohol! Yay! Perfect for this holiday weekend. Has anyone here had alcoholic beverages and felt sick? My NUT told me to b careful because my body would feel the alcohol super quick.

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[Sassygirl06 962]

I have been able to handle alcohol....but it does hit me a lot quicker then before. I also find myself wanting to drink more now. Be really careful, im not saying that you will turn into an alcoholic or anything...but we are at a higher risk of developing other dependancies after this surgery. I know that I crave it more then I ever did before. plus it will slow down the weight loss due to the extra calories that goe down all to easy. good luck! and have fun! just be carefull

[ShoeLover 141]

I'm 3 months out now, but I think I had my first post-op drink when I was 5 or 6 weeks out. I used to like to drink a glass or two of wine every night before the surgery, now I just drink when I go out, which has been 2-3 times a month lately. I try to stick to vodka instead of the sweet mixed drinks that I used to have. I definitely feel the alcohol a lot sooner, but the buzz doesn't last as long.

[Pookeyism 1,143]

I would experiment at home before you go out in public, and keep the TUMS handy.

Remeber alcohol can affect you in some really different ways now, especially after losing weight and maybe going off meds. If you are going off meds, you need to consult your pharmacist rather than your NUT.

For me, for example - I am not considered diabetic anymore, but I had an atypical diabetes anyways, and I still can dip soooo very low, and alcohol aggrivates that, but I can never tell how much.

[Allie ALii 60]

my doc said no alchohol until i get to goal

i'm ok with that because it really scares me to drink with my new tummy

[amr2393 16]

Wow, I was cleared for alcohol two weeks post op. But I gotta tell ya that first sip of alcohol it felt like my entire sleeve was on fire. That's when I knew that perhaps I needed a little more time before going there again.

[rizabonita 41]

I have been able to handle alcohol....but it does hit me a lot quicker then before. I also find myself wanting to drink more now. Be really careful' date=' im not saying that you will turn into an alcoholic or anything...but we are at a higher risk of developing other dependancies after this surgery. I know that I crave it more then I ever did before. plus it will slow down the weight loss due to the extra calories that goe down all to easy. good luck! and have fun! just be carefull [/quote']

Thnx. I can totally understand the Craving aspect...I will start w one. I've missed my grey goose vodka :/

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[rizabonita 41]

I would experiment at home before you go out in public' date=' and keep the TUMS handy.

Remeber alcohol can affect you in some really different ways now, especially after losing weight and maybe going off meds. If you are going off meds, you need to consult your pharmacist rather than your NUT.

For me, for example - I am not considered diabetic anymore, but I had an atypical diabetes anyways, and I still can dip soooo very low, and alcohol aggrivates that, but I can never tell how much.[/quote']

Thnx for the heads up. I got a renewed prescription for Prevacid, apparently I'll need it for another month. And I'll b sure to try a drink at home first.

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[rizabonita 41]

my doc said no alchohol until i get to goal

i'm ok with that because it really scares me to drink with my new tummy

I don't want to ruin mine. But I sure would like to take a sip or two of grey goose vodka or Patron (if I dare). Either way good for u Maybe I'll chicken out and just wait.

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[rizabonita 41]

Wow' date=' I was cleared for alcohol two weeks post op. But I gotta tell ya that first sip of alcohol it felt like my entire sleeve was on fire. That's when I knew that perhaps I needed a little more time before going there again.[/quote']

Wow!! 2 weeks? I bet it felt like fire, have u tried since?

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[ddd8704 10]

Not sure on that. I an 101 days post op..and no alcohol till six months out..about another 3 months

[Leederz 49]

I never knew about the dependency thing but I guess it makes sense. I'm 3 months post op and I've drank twice. Just one drink each. But I feel the urge or need to all the time and it's so hard for me to say no even when I go out with the intentions of not drinkin. My doc told me no alcohol for a year tho :/.

[Iliana82 84]

Keep tums in handy for sure. I stuck to non bubbly drinks. No beer or champagne it hurts so bad when I tried it. It was a tiny sip too.

[rizabonita 41]

It's so weird how our docs have such different timeliness on when to consume alcohol...there's just huge differences.

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[Leederz 49]

I know right. Sometimes I wonder where they come up with these timelines.