PiggyPantsPaige 10 Posted September 20, 2012 I've been told I'm a cheap date lol Has anyone tried drinking with the sleeve? I hear alcohol poisoning is a big concern?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauranbob Mc 94 Posted September 20, 2012 I was told not to drink for the first 6 months. Husband and I are going on a cruise next month so I will probally have a drink on my vacation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izuri 428 Posted September 20, 2012 Yes, alcohol is processed quicker so we're a whole big group of cheap dates now. I have read studies that alcohol addiction is a big risk for post-op wls patients. I have tried a little bit and it gets my tipsy really fast, but only lasts a short time, and makes me feel sick/dehydrated after. I really don't enjoy it at all anymore, and I used to drink a glass of wine or two a night. I'm actually glad for the change =p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfgirl1978 256 Posted September 20, 2012 When I drank alcohol for the first time, drinking some yummy Hurricanes, I cycled in and out of feeling tipsy and feeling sober. Real quick, it was odd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SexySlim 107 Posted September 20, 2012 Yes, I had the same reaction as Wolfgirl. I went to my pre-op favorite spot Chilis and had maybe 2-3 oz of a margarita. I got tipsy really fast, then sobered up after a while. After that it felt like I never had anything to drink at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMarshall 352 Posted September 20, 2012 Im 11 months out. Alcohol hits me a lot quicker so i tend to have to take it slow. and yes we are all cheap dates after having the sleeve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouiseC 1,031 Posted September 20, 2012 Same as wolf girl here. I enjoy an occasional wine but make sure I increase my Water intake to compensate. I do not believe I could drive after one. It does hit pretty fast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inline6E46 31 Posted October 2, 2012 I've been on a few dates since getting sleeved. Ive noticed that my confidence has gone up drastically. Im a super cheap date as well - thankfully my dates understood. Im pretty open with the surgery and told them and they had no issues, just interested in the experience. My most recent date and I are going out again shortly. As far as alcohol goes, Im only 3 months out, but I will admit that I have had a few. I honestly dont feel a difference. I was able to drink 2 Jack and Cokes (asked the bartender to flat the soda for me) and did not get super drunk or tipsy at all - just a nice mellow buzz. I will probably wait until after 6 months to test the waters further with alcohol. So far, so good? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites