10 1/2wks PO. When did you try alcohol?

[AddryW 24]

I'm not an alcoholic don't get me wrong. I'm scared to drink, but wondering when did u just start to try it??!!!

[SleevedJune62013 167]

My first drink was a Bloody Mary a couple of weekends ago. Took me forever to finish it. We just did the New Orleans Red Dress Run yesterday & I sipped the endless beer they provided. I'm not supposed to drink until 6 months out so I'm not condoning it. Just thought I'd be honest since you asked.

[AddryW 24]

My first drink was a Bloody Mary a couple of weekends ago. Took me forever to finish it. We just did the New Orleans Red Dress Run yesterday & I sipped the endless beer they provided. I'm not supposed to drink until 6 months out so I'm not condoning it. Just thought I'd be honest since you asked.

How long has it been since ur surgery?

[DanaMomto3 145]

My dr cleared me for alcohol at 1 month post op.

[Momonanomo 534]

My surgery was 5/22 and i had a couple sips of white wine on July 4th. Since then I've had a drink here and there, maybe 1 drink every 2 weeks. Have not had beer.

I have found that, just as my sleeve has made me no longer want to gorge myself on food, it has also turned me into someone who can enjoy a beverage at a reasonable pace and one is enough. I used to be one to toss several drinks back quickly & easily. I am glad for this change too!

[Daydra 345]

My guidance includes it as an option after the post-op diet is complete (so, theoretically it would be okay starting on week 5) However, it also states that it is likely to create a stall (I'm guessing more like a 1 or 2 day blip) in weight loss. I've never been a big drinker, so I've just decided not to have any until after I have reached my goal. I'm not worried about having alcohol after I'm healed, but risking some kind of minor stall on something I really don't care about is a no brainer for me. The other thing (you probably already know), alcohol is frequently reported to have a greater effect on people post weight loss surgery, so I would recommend caution and paying close attention to how it makes you feel.

[castiel 66]

I drank about 3-4 months post op. BUT PLEASE, DRINK SLOWLY. and try low alcohol items first, like a glass of wine or a wine cooler or let a beer go flat. I learned the hard way, and when your body weight goes down plus with this surgery, you get drunk faster and it takes less to get you there. I find that liquids go right through me, so there's nothing to throw up when you get way too drunk. Just take it easy!

[SleevedJune62013 167]

How long has it been since ur surgery?

Sleeved June 6 2013

[BKLYNgal87 503]

I had a glass of wine at 4 1/2 weeks post op and a scotch on the rocks recently. I agree with the others - drink it slowly. Limit yourself not only because you'll get drunk faster but also because it's empty calories.