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Hi, I haven't had my sleeve yet, I just did step 3 my psche eval, he told me I could never have alcohol drinks again, not that I drink alot but at celebrations I like wine etc, is it true that you never can have it again? just thought I ask, I'm going thru old posts to get all my answers but just thought I post, also no gum or straw uses?

thanks for help

Jenn

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I think they say that because of the fear of transfer of addictions. Alcohol is very high in calories, so you can drnk but just tread lightly.

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Some people lose one addiction and pick up another, alcohol is an easy one to pick up, as well as gambling. Also certain alcohol, champagne, beer has carbonation and is not good for the sleeve and can cause bloating, gas and I've been told it could stretch the sleeve. Other drinks, with juices, margarita's etc. are high in sugar and not good for you either. Some people have stated that have tried things like wine with no ill effects but that's like several months out. I am not fond of wine myself and I love champagne and beer, but for a special occasion, I may try my hand at wine for big gatherings.

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Well i do like to drink socially but I've been afraid to try it because I'm about 10 weeks out now. So I tried it on Friday. I had a glass of moscato (sweet dessert wine) and boy was that enough. I was basically drunk. Lol. Like do not operate any vehicles, the stumbles, the giggles, blabbering. Lol so yeah be very careful. I was at home with my bf so it was okay. But if you're out and driving make sure you find a sober driver.

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It can also affect your healing early out. My program also says no drinking but my PA said one occasionally is fine.

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I only drink socially as well and maybe 4-6 times a year usually I agree w the other poster 1 stiff drink and I'm tipsy. I drank about 6 wk out just a tiny bit. Then about 2.5 mo out at a wedding. I was fine spaced out the small 6-8 oz cups I had about 1.5-2 hrs apart. Then about 2 wks ago i had 1 Shot of tequilla at a friends and i was loopy in 5 min but it only lasted anout 30 min No problems!

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