jerilo10 26 Posted November 27, 2012 Ok so is it ok to have a drink 6 weeks after surgery? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OneWritersSoul 353 Posted November 27, 2012 My nutritionist and surgeon have both said NO ALCOHOL for at least six months and even after that, it must be "skinny" cocktails and "light" beers, etc. At 6 weeks I'd double check it with your surgeon and nutritionist as I know different practices say different things. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banned member 320 Posted November 27, 2012 I had a wine cooler on Thanksgiving, it was strawberry daiquiri flavor. I'm 8 weeks post op and my doc says it's best to avoid but I didn't see a timeline in my folder. My advice is don't go overboard but one drink I'm sure wouldn't hurt. Come to find out I thought the wine cooler was very sweet and didn't enjoy it all that much. I'm more of a vodka kinda person but I probably wont drink that until I'm a little closer to goal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakat 25 Posted November 27, 2012 I just had my two month appt a couple of weeks ago and my NUT told me physically i was OK, but to be real careful,,dead calories and high sugar and carbs in alcohol. Plus you will be a real cheap date as you haven't had anything in a long time. We also tend to make bad food choices when we drink. I have had a couple of really small (2oz) of wine and one mixed drink (no carbonated beverage). and had no problems, but it definately hits you. Remember one 1oz of red wine has 25 calories, so one glass at a resturant is 4oz which equals 100 calories, which is a tenth of the calories at your stage. plus you should only be taking in 30-40 carbs per day. Hope this helps. Good Luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michelle1112 20 Posted November 27, 2012 I had my surgery nov 5th and my 21st birthday was nov 12th. I was dying for a drink, this past Sunday I bought a margarita at Disney California Adventure and only drank about 1/4 then threw it out. I felt okay after though. Probably wont have another for a couple months lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pink Butterfly 11 Posted November 27, 2012 Each person is differnt. My doctor is really strict no alchool for 6 months. I have also heard that when you do drink the first time should be at home because it could really hit you. I miss drinking but I am going to hold out for the 6 months or longer. You may take a few sips and not even want it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michelle1112 20 Posted November 27, 2012 Each person is differnt. My doctor is really strict no alchool for 6 months. I have also heard that when you do drink the first time should be at home because it could really hit you. I miss drinking but I am going to hold out for the 6 months or longer. You may take a few sips and not even want it. That's how I was I guess I just wanted to buy it cause I can now lol I took like 6 sips and tossed it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
takroom 192 Posted November 27, 2012 I was cleared at 6 weeks for food & alcohol...each Dr's instructions vary 1 jerilo10 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spieldose 14 Posted November 27, 2012 I'm waiting for six months because I have never stuck with anything and I need to do this... Also alcohol is going to be SO strong at that point of having nothing. It's gonna be a great party lol Sent from my iPhone using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerilo10 26 Posted November 27, 2012 I was cleared at 6 weeks for food & alcohol...each Dr's instructions vary I want your doctor! I'm going to Vegas and I wanted to have a pineapple and Patron. Just a little one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eat That Frog 53 Posted November 28, 2012 I had 2 glasses of wine at a wedding 7 weeks out and was fine. 8 weeks out I went on a cruise and had a few drinks most nights and was OK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
