Alcohol After Surgery

[jerilo10 26]

Ok so is it ok to have a drink 6 weeks after surgery?

[OneWritersSoul 353]

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!

[Banned member 320]

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.

[Jakat 25]

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

[michelle1112 20]

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

[Pink Butterfly 11]

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.

[michelle1112 20]

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

[takroom 192]

I was cleared at 6 weeks for food & alcohol...each Dr's instructions vary

[spieldose 14]

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

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[jerilo10 26]

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.

[Eat That Frog 53]

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.