The famous question- Alcohol?

[laurasjourney 24]

Here's my dilemma: I am my sister's Maid Of Honor and I planned her bachelorette party- which is a weekend away on the East end of Long Island's Wine country. I will be one month post op at the time of the trip. I would hate to go on a vine tour and not be able to at least SIP a tiny bit of wine at the tastings. Unless its harmful to me. Any advice?

[ATMladyLAW 14]

I had a little wine at 3 weeks. For about 6 months I couldn't drink enough to get a good "buzz" but that has changes now that I'm 13 months out! At 3-4 weeks, I think a few sips is fine, but I'm not a doctor ....

[DeniseM 238]

My NUT told me absolutely no alcohol for one year, but then I was talking to my surgeon and telling her about my upcoming vacation and that I would miss my tropical drink on the beach and she told me a few sips of whatever I wanted was fine. I haven't had any alcohol yet, but I would have a few sips if the situation presented itself. Just being honest.

[ScottsGirl 106]

It's honestly too soon. I had to sign an agreement saying that I wouldn't drink for at least three months after surgery. Are the risks worth it to you? I'm sure that you could have a good time without it...?

[Nikiw2008 50]

My NUT said 4-6weeks, but with that, she did say nothing big or overdone!

[laurasjourney 24]

Thank you everyone! Very helpful!

[slimmingdani 57]

My birthday was a month and a few days after my surgery and I sipped on a drink at dinner. I was totally fine, but one drink lasted way longer than before. I'm 6 months out now and still losing with no complications so nothing came of it.

[Stef_L 76]

I had my first sip of wine at 6 weeks and I was fine. it was a dark red wine so the few sips I did have gave me a bit of a buzz... just be careful and if it doesn't feel right, stop. i'm my best friend's MOH and her bach party is 3 weeks away and I plan on it being a very cheap night for me! enjoy but just be careful!

[amberdawns.journey 0]

What kind of wine would be better?

[Stef_L 76]

I would just stay away from heavily carbonated wines like arbor mist....

[xsammy 27]

Arbor Mist =/= wine

[Stef_L 76]

arbor mist is a sparkling wine actually.... hence why they have merlot and moscato

[LI Gemini NY 607]

I don't think it'll hurt you, then again I don't think it'll help you.

Just remember it'll take a lot less to get drunk so pace yourself. One sip wine one sip Water is what the nurse recommended at pre-op.

[Alys3129 24]

I had a wedding exactly 4 weeks out. I spoke to my Dr. And nut about it and they said a glass of white wine was ok and to mix w 1/2 Water. I've had another glass since and tolerated it well both times. There's a lot of opinions about this. Make sure you talk to your nut about it