Alcohol After Surgery?

[ThinnerTiff 172]

I've read various things that said no alcohol after surgery. What has everyone else heard?

[COnative 192]

I wanna know this too! I really hope a lot of people respond!!!!

[Zeus 11]

No alcohol, no smoking after surgery.

Alcohols gives you much calories without nutrients. Instead you should maximize nutrients, minimize cals, eat small quantities to match your new pouch.

Smoking can cause ulceration of the stomach, as well as make you sometimes dizzy and breathless.

Six months down the road, yo can do alcohol and smoke.

[KristinaAshley 5]

Ive heard no bubbly of course, as the carbonation is bad. Ive also heard keep the alcohol very light, as it effects your body differently.

[RareGold3000 185]

I just asked the same question to my surgeon this past Thursday at my 1 month post op. He said wait for 6 months for alcohol and not alot. I rarely drink so it's not a big deal, but it's good to know!! Each surgeon might give different answers though so it's best to check with your's. :-)

[Barisaxylady 154]

Ugh. Six months. I'm afraid to ask him questions. He jumped at me because He thought I was drinking soda at my last pre-op appointment. I actually had a large bottle of Water with me. He was nice at the first 2 appointments and at my EGD but not as nice at the last appointment. hopefully it was just a bad day. Or He was mad I only lost 9 of the required 12lbs. Appointment was 3 weeks prior to surgery so I don't know what the big deal.

[Mr_Worm 129]

I drink beer, jager, vodka mixed with juices .....its not as bad as people say. Now mind you, I get drunk WAY faster than before surgery..2-3 drinks I'm doing good these days.

[topgun 63]

I pretty much broke the "no alcohol rule" after about 3 months but I didn't overdo it. To tell you the truth, it doesn't taste as good as it used to so I've pretty much become a social drinker (by choice) rather than a recreational drinker.

[Barisaxylady 154]

Ugh. Six months. I'm afraid to ask him questions. He jumped at me because He thought I was drinking soda at my last pre-op appointment. I actually had a large bottle of Water with me. He was nice at the first 2 appointments and at my EGD but not as nice at the last appointment. hopefully it was just a bad day. Or He was mad I only lost 9 of the required 12lbs. Appointment was 3 weeks prior to surgery so I don't know what the big deal.

[Banned member 320]

The binder that the surgeon gave me it said to avoid alcohol during the first 3 months after surgery but I'm gonna try my best not to drink alcohol the first year because I don't want it to slow my weight loss.