Las Vegas/alcohol

[cottonkime 23]

Thank you everybody... Great info! To carify things I am not a drinker for the most part. I ENJOY a drink about 10 times a year. I did have a Mikes Hard Lemonade at a graduation a couple of weeks ago. I opened it at 7 pm stirred the heck out of it and SIPPED at it until midnight, throwing about half away. I also drank 24 oz of Water during that time. I don't really care who sees me drinking or doesn't, I'm not into peer pressure or faking a drink. I just want to ENJOY sipping an adult beverage while out there. All I ever drink is water/MIO (glorified koolaid). My nutritionalist was fine with how long I took, she was more concerned about the carbonation. Honestly it all boils down to MODERATION and understanding your new body. Thanks again!

Has anyone heard of or tried "SkinnyGirl" beverages. Would like to know if they are ok!

[melonpie05 99]

I'm pre op still but in going to get the plain skinny girl vodka this weekend and do Water and mio to try it loved that idea!!!

[luvlife 43]

Let us know how it tastes!

[working4shoes 55]

I'm with CottonKime. I love all the great advice and trust me I am not a big drinker. I drank a lot in the past and did gain significant weight which is partially why I had a revision. I go to business outings and like to enjoy an adult beverage from time to time. I don't plan to over endulge as I have learned my lesson. I will not do carbonation as I know that was another contributor to my gaining. We are all responsible for our own actions and for what we put in our body.

On my business trip I will do vodka with Water and mio One drink for the whole dinner.

[cottonkime 23]

I also had another thought what about "FUZE" (that low cal 'juice' available at some gas stations) mixed with Vodka or Bacardi? Melonpie let me know how skinny girl is and is it available in bigger cities? Working4shoes thank you... And enjoy your business trips. We already have a company taking us to the buffet at the Mirage and our convention is still 3 weeks away! I definitely have to remember to bring my Surgery card...

[working4shoes 55]

I had to go to a business lunch yesterday with a vendor and I just ordered fish tacos. Asked for the fish to be grilled and just ate the fish out of it. I was worried before I went on what I would order. But it worked out perfectly! Good luck in Vegas!!

[cottonkime 23]

Grilled Fish Tacos, now that sounds good. I figure I'll be ok when we go to a sit down restuarant, lots of menu choices... Not so much at a buffet, for the price anyways. Lots of planning ahead. Boy food is really a SOCIAL crutch... I wasn't as aware of it, as I am now. Thankfully we will be in large groups so I don't think I'll make anyone uncomfortable or self conscience not eating.

[PaulB 346]

food is a social crutch that we have to get pass to be health just look around and see all the restaurant.

As for social groups I have never been one to be worried about impressing people.(I am what I am). The only people that I need to impress is my wife and son and myself

Do what's right for you and your new life