georgia728 17 Posted June 22, 2012 So I'm going out tonight an wanna know how are mixed drinks handled on a fresh stomach. I was sleeved may 30th :-) is a glass of wine/ martini good Sent from my iPhone using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lilee84 648 Posted June 22, 2012 I didn't attempt alcohol until about 3mos post op but I was told to avoid it for a year. That said, I probably wouldn't attempt it so soon after surgery, but its your body so if you do decide to drink, just listen to your body. I definitely wouldn't attempt anything harder than a glass of wine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dooter 1,457 Posted June 22, 2012 Too soon. Please don't do anything to jeopardize your healing. ((hugs)) 2 ShouldBlittler and georgia728 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LindaS 316 Posted June 22, 2012 The suture line along your stomach takes about 6 weeks to heal, and most doctors suggest you don't drink during that time. But I understand that you want to go out and have fun. I found that a glass of Water with a shot of cranberry juice added to it looked like a mixed drink enough that I didn't have to answer "why aren't you drinking?" all night long, plus it was good. It also helped me get my 64 ounces of Water in. 1 georgia728 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
georgia728 17 Posted June 22, 2012 Thanks everyone I think it will be Water with a shot of cranberry :-) Sent from my iPhone using VST 2 Dooter and ShouldBlittler reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AliveAgain 283 Posted June 22, 2012 I've heard it's best to reintroduce alcohol at home as well because some of us will not react well with the new sleeve. I've heard it's common to get drunk off of just a few sips, or get flush and sweaty from the sugar alcohols. Sorry, can't speak from experience -- I don't care much for alcohol so not sure when, if ever, I'll try it again. But women in my support group talk about alcohol ALL THE TIME. Also, remember to count those (empty) calories! Red wine is the best, and measure. Most of us Americans "think" we know a glass of wine, but really the way we pour is more like 2-3 glasses (well over 8-10oz). But yes, please wait at least 6 weeks to 3 months! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katie713 423 Posted June 22, 2012 I had my first drink about two months out with no issues. I could only have one though, it felt like I had two. Now on occasion I will have a cocktail (not a sweet one) but because it makes my weight loss stall, I don't do it often, maybe at a party. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimmy*custis 276 Posted June 22, 2012 I was real bad and had a drink two weeks out at a crab feed. I had cranberry with a splash of vodka, did fine but....probably shouldnt have done it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
