My 21st is in a couple weeks, and im 3 weeks postop. Whats the general consensus on alcohol, here?

[robocop12 1]

I'm not planning on binge drinking. I plan on getting buzzed and staying there, as I have had some hard times controlling alcohol (only drank a handful of times, and the past couple times I've been able to recognize when I need to stop to feel in control. Tipsy, not wasted).

From what I hear, people's tolerances are lowered, so maybe getting buzzed off 6 drinks, 2 drinks now might get you hammered. From what I hear, alcohol tends to replace food addictions, which I had so I am well aware of it.

I'm more worried about medically though, over mentally. How well can my body handle carbonation from a beer or champagne? I was looking forward to drinking champagne. I haven't had any carbonation since, as I heard it fucks up with your stomach. Has anyone had any experiences with carbonated alcohol and want to give insight?

[ChristineR 128]

Might be more like one drink I don't have that answer for you, sorry. Just be safe and happy birthday!

[Lia M 46]

You may want to speak with your doctor. I'm four months out and I haven't had any alcohol or soda. I've heard the carbonation is a killer. It's tough since it's your 21st! It's also a lot of empty calories.....but I would definitely ask. A nights worth of fun isn't worth hurting yourself! Happy Birthday!

[Momonanomo 534]

Well....first let me say that I have seen identical threads become heated debates, so if this one does too, there was fair warning

That being said, aside from the empty calories of alcohol, it is a bit early on a still-healing stomach to be pouring something as harsh as alcohol over it. I know 21st is a big birthday, but it would be wise to wait until you're a bit further out from this major surgery you've had. Take a minute to think about what's been done to your stomach. Then think about what your surgeon -- not your NUT-- would say at the prospect of alcohol at this point.

I don't mean to be a downer! But, the alcohol will always be there & there will be plenty of time later to drink it. I say why risk it now???

And..

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

[Indigo1991 1,612]

As Lia M says, ask your doc. Everyone's different, mine says no alcohol for a year then only in limited quantities thereafter. From what I have heard from other sleevers, one drink can get you wasted with our tiny stomachs!

My sympathies are with you as a former champagne drinker myself - but i know the fizz would be agony in my new tummy (think about it feels with a bit of trapped air when you are drinking/eating) so even if I was allowed to drink, I wouldn't have any of that :-(((

Happy 21st when it comes x

[erica hall 19]

I am 4 and a half months out. I went to see Jay Z and Justin Timberlake and got very drunk after like 3 drinks so my tolerance is way

[erica hall 19]

So my tolerance is way lower than it was.

[nmck 68]

My program asked us up front to commit to a minimum of 6 months alcohol free. One factor is the risk of ulcers is high in our newly healing stomachs. I personally wouldn't, but it's definitely worth asking your doc.

[clk 3,519]

The only things that have changed are my tastes and my tolerance - so I don't like beer much anymore but I used to really be a beer drinker. I can handle pints of Guinness once in a while, but that's it. I cannot finish a regular beer anymore because I just don't like the taste. I also get drunk much faster, of course. I have to be careful because I can go from zero to wasted in a few sips, skipping over tipsy entirely if the drink is strong enough. Of course, we also get over the alcohol faster.

Carbonation usually doesn't bother me. I highly, highly recommend you avoid doing any shots when people inevitably offer to buy them for you. At two years out I lived overseas in a country where it was expected of me (former Soviet Union = vodka, vodka, vodka) and just one is enough to mess me up where I have to sit still until the alcohol is gone. I am not a doctor, but I would say it is downright dangerous to engage in the typical 21st birthday behavior (at least the way I behaved on my 21st) and do shot after shot. You could make yourself incredibly ill, so be very careful.

Since you're already aware of transfer addictions and already aware that you won't be making a sound choice I'm not going to lecture you. You know this isn't a great choice to make but if you're going to do it anyway, try to be smart about it. Don't let it become a habit and sip one or two drinks all night. Remember to pay attention to your body and if something bothers your system, stop what you're doing.

Enjoy your birthday,

~Cheri

[DanaMomto3 145]

I can drink the sane as I did.

[Jessica H 79]

I was advised no alcohol for one year. Consult your surgeon. Alcohol isn't worth the pain to me...

[mamachef 37]

Three weeks post op you def dont want bubbles... also 2oz will put you over the legal limit... your body cannot process alcohol the same way now... they say no alcohol for at least a year for a reason.

[allybenavides 34]

I just turned 21 on the 26th of July. Im about 8 1/2 months out.

i think it just depends on the drink and how much alcohol is in it.

I drank 3 smirnoffs and was feeling a little buzzed

i also tried a shot of patron on a different night and was completely drunk.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

[VSG AJH 499]

Yesterday in nutrition class, the nutritionist said minimum 6 months out, and then only wine or distillers spirits in small quantities. No champagne or beer -- nothing bubbly.