Alcoholic beverages for Lap Banders?

[DAA 0]

HI all! I just wanted to know what are the best choices for us to drink at social events? I wanted to know if Lite Beer, or vodka tonic is ok.

[TamifromAL 1]

Are you avoiding carbonated beverages? If so, then those choices are both out. Personally, if I want a drink I stick with a glass or two of wine (red is better than white, because of anti-oxidants), or a pomegranet martini. Then, even though you're adding a few extra "liquid" calories for the day, at least you're getting some health benefits, too!

Tami

[Meme 0]

I went out with my husband and I had two drinks. Before I could get home I was PBing. this was two mon. after my band. So now I only have red or white wine. The hard stuff is to much for me now.

[Meme 0]

A lot of my family don't know that I have the band, so I just tell them that I am drinking lite.

[TommyO 5]

I am able to drink anything although my preference is wine or beer. Each person is different and I suggest that you try a beer at home first, that way you will know if you might have a problem while out with a group.

[Kat817 19]

I have the occasional margarita when we go out to eat mexican food. We order drinks, and then wait a bit to order dinner, I cannot eat and drink at the same time...so I have a drink, or at least part of it, then order my food, and have had no problem with it. Now that being said, this restaurant we go to is not known for mixing strong drinks, so that may help!!

I have also sipped at a Fuzzy Navel, and had no problem...I would avoid carbonation, and try something very slowly, maybe at home first in case it doesn't agree with you.

Good Luck!

Kat

[bobby_hamrick 0]

Darank too mich and it derailed my weight loss! Had no problem getting anu of it down though. I have since stopped and I have began a nice weight loss again...

[DAA 0]

thanks for all your comments, I will try and see what works best for me, Im sure 1 drink will have be tipsy since I have not had a drink since last December, Tis the season, Be Merry!