Drinking

[georgia728 17]

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

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[Lilee84 648]

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.

[Dooter 1,457]

Too soon. Please don't do anything to jeopardize your healing. ((hugs))

[LindaS 316]

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.

[georgia728 17]

Thanks everyone I think it will be Water with a shot of cranberry :-)

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[AliveAgain 283]

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!

[Katie713 423]

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.

[kimmy*custis 276]

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.