How Is It Being Sleeved And Consuming Alcoholic Beverages?

[choc_thicktothin 37]

I am not a alcoholic but I do love to drink wine, cognac and other adult drinks. Can you please share your experiences with me about alcoholic consumption post-op.. Thanks in advance:-) I hope this is not a deal breaker :-( lol!!

[CJ_Redux 137]

Well, the standard advice that surgeons give is to wait 1 year post-op. But i have to admit, I likes my wine... I've indulged and haven't had any difficulties. I would say the only thing I notice is if I have a week when I've had wine more often than not, my weight loss slows. So for that reason, i now only drink on special occasions, like my birthday. It's not worth it to me to sabotage my weight loss.

I would suggest you ask your surgeon what they think you should do because everyone is different. This is just my $0.02.

[FishingNurse 1,210]

I drink 3-5 beers a week and I have since about 4 months post op. no problems no side effects and no problems with weight loss.

[TakeTwo 4]

I'm 8weeks and I've had wine on three occasions. I asked my surgeon and Nutritionist prior and they said it was okay after week 5 (I know!)

I love my red wine but like the previous person stated its not worth it if you experience slow weight loss. So that's why I too keep it to just occasions. Now I will say that it did nothing for me. Pre op I heard that you get a buzz quicker and does not last very long. I got NOTHING. I keep it to one glass perhaps two only if my calories allow me for that day and I've met my Protein.< /p>

Yeah.. check with your surgeon.

[barrbdoll 287]

I enjoyed various wines, beers, Hennessey, Crown Royal as well as other "adult beverages" prior to my surgery. I was a "social" drinker and could put back about 4-5 mixed drinks or glasses of wine before feeling REALLY good... My surgery was April 16th and tried my first drink which was wine at about 8 weeks out.. It BURNED my throat and didn't sit well at all. I tried a Crown n Ginger at about 12 weeks and still... not good.. the only drink I have tried that went down okay was Ciroc and pineapple with a splash of sprite. It took me about 2 hours to drink it but at this point I can honestly say that I don't even desire alcohol anymore..

Once you are sleeved you will notice that your tastes change when it comes to drinks or food.. Some of the foods and drinks that I enjoyed prior to my surgery I don't like at all now..

Not a big deal for me personally.... My boyfriend loves it!! I'm a cheap date AND the designated driver!!! LOL

[victoriatxgirl 64]

I have a bloody mary once a week.like a smaller glass.it goes good.i take my time drinking it.im 2 months out.so far thats all i can handle right now is one lol.

[Foxbins 625]

I've had a glass of wine occasionally since about month 8. It didn't adversely affect me then, nor does it now, but because I am thin now one glass is plenty, whereas when I was fat I could drink 2 or 3 and not feel it.

[enigmachik 403]

I've indulged in the drink once since being sleeved. I had a mai tai which is a fairly strong drink. Pre-sleeve I could knock back a couple of them easily, but this time one was enough. I was definitely feeling it.

[jennrus 176]

At 4 Weeks out I had a glass if wine which went into another and next thing I know I had the 4th glass in my hand. Before I knew it I was dry heaving for about an hour and my husband was scared to death. He wanted to take me to the hospital. I was sick for a few days after. Not worth it at all. I was drunk as a skunk.

[Katie713 423]

I would say hard liquor hits you about 3 times as fast as pre-surgery. I enjoy a nice glass of wine on occasion, but I am no longer hooked on sugar laden mixed drinks!!

For the record, the drinks are easy to tolerate....but do the math...alcohol has a lot of calories, probably best for a special occasion or during maintenance stage : )

[Newfoundlove 95]

I used to drink red wine with regularity, but after surgery, I don't really have a taste for red wine. But, I do enjoy a glass of white wine on occasion - on the weekend. I went on vacation for a week and there was plenty of white wine flowing. I can't drink as much as I used to and one glass is usually my max, sometimes two. I didn't gain any weight on vacation, but I didn't lose like I was either. This past weekend I had a watered down margarita which was very yummy but is very high in calories too. My surgeon said wait 8 weeks before drinking any alcohol. My nutritionist said to have a drink if I want to but make sure I count it in my daily calorie count. Also, you need to drink more Water than usual if you drink alcohol since it is a dehydrating beverage, so that's what I do when I drink an alcoholic beverage. Everything in moderation, just like high calorie, high carb foods.

[LindaS 316]

Before you drink alcohol, look up the calories. You will be surprised. I've found that knowing the calorie count makes me less likely to indulge in alcoholic drinks. Before I knew the calorie count, I was more likely to have "just one" and depending on what kind that one drink was, I could be drinking up to half my entire calorie count for the day.

I have had beer, wine and mixed drinks since being sleeved. I don't drink as fast or as much as I used to do.

In social situations, I've found that I need to specifically tell the bartender or waiter to NOT bring me a drink if someone buys a round for the table. My drinks tend to get warm before I am able to finish them if I finish them.

When I am out socially, I have a few stand bys:

• For beer, I usually get a Budweiser 55 because it is low in calories. It tastes OK.
  
• Water with a shot of cranberry juice (no alcohol), but it looks like a mixed drink
  
• Tomato juice (no alcohol)
  
• Arnold palmers (tea and lemonade mixed, no alcohol)
  
• Rum and coke (I've found that I tend to drink these slower than most drinks, especially if they are fixed strong.)
  

Things I've learned to avoid:

• margaritas (too many calories)
  
• Girly beers like Mike's Hard Lemonade, Mojitos, blueberry/lemonade drinks, etc. These start at about 220 calories and go up from there. I can drink them too fast, and about 3 of them over several hours will make me drunk enough that I want to go to bed. The Mike's berry flavored ones also give me a headache the next day even if I only had one, and I don't usually have headaches.
  
• Fancy Shots (too many ingredients that are usually high in calorie)
  

I tend to mix my drinks up. I might start with a Budweiser 55, but for my second round, I will get Water with cranberry juice. It will be a couple of rounds before (if) I get another beer.

I don't drink wine when I'm out socially. I do have it at home in the evening sometimes. I've started pouring myself half a glass instead of a full glass.

[enigmachik 403]

Before you drink alcohol, look up the calories. You will be surprised. I've found that knowing the calorie count makes me less likely to indulge in alcoholic drinks. Before I knew the calorie count, I was more likely to have "just one" and depending on what kind that one drink was, I could be drinking up to half my entire calorie count for the day.

I have had beer, wine and mixed drinks since being sleeved. I don't drink as fast or as much as I used to do.

In social situations, I've found that I need to specifically tell the bartender or waiter to NOT bring me a drink if someone buys a round for the table. My drinks tend to get warm before I am able to finish them if I finish them.

When I am out socially, I have a few stand bys:

• For beer, I usually get a Budweiser 55 because it is low in calories. It tastes OK.
  
• Water with a shot of cranberry juice (no alcohol), but it looks like a mixed drink
  
• Tomato juice (no alcohol)
  
• Arnold palmers (tea and lemonade mixed, no alcohol)
  
• Rum and coke (I've found that I tend to drink these slower than most drinks, especially if they are fixed strong.)
  

Things I've learned to avoid:

• margaritas (too many calories)
  
• Girly beers like Mike's Hard Lemonade, Mojitos, blueberry/lemonade drinks, etc. These start at about 220 calories and go up from there. I can drink them too fast, and about 3 of them over several hours will make me drunk enough that I want to go to bed. The Mike's berry flavored ones also give me a headache the next day even if I only had one, and I don't usually have headaches.
  
• Fancy Shots (too many ingredients that are usually high in calorie)
  

I tend to mix my drinks up. I might start with a Budweiser 55, but for my second round, I will get Water with cranberry juice. It will be a couple of rounds before (if) I get another beer.

I don't drink wine when I'm out socially. I do have it at home in the evening sometimes. I've started pouring myself half a glass instead of a full glass.

Just thought I'd say that this was a very well thought out and informative post.