Alcoholic beverages for Lap Banders?

DAA · October 16, 2006

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 · October 16, 2006

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 · October 16, 2006

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 · October 16, 2006

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

TommyO · October 16, 2006

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 · October 16, 2006

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 · October 16, 2006

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 · October 17, 2006

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!