Drinking

[dwaterman 35]

so tonight i have to drink. I don't "HAVE" to but i want to try it. Does anyone know the safest beverage to have? I plan on ordering just one and making it last an hour.

[DLCoggin 1,788]

How far out are you?

[JustJenn 542]

Water! Lol

Surgery 7/25/12

[MsCook 38]

I understand that the lighter, clear alcoholic beverages are lower in sugar content, so maybe you'd be better to try those.

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

I had a skinny piña colada. It wasn't much & I got drunk... Next thing I know hubby was taking advantage & I don't know what else happen lolz

[dwaterman 35]

2.5 months, down 55 lbs

[DLCoggin 1,788]

2.5 months, down 55 lbs

My doctor said no alcohol until six months out. Internal healing is considerably slower than external. So alcohol prior to you being completely healed is an invitation for an ulcer. Virtually all alcohols are also sugar and could result in dumping. And as we all know, alcohol is empty calories with virtually no nutritional value. You may also want to keep in mind that it will hit you harder and more quickly than before. Doctors often quote the ratio of three to one - one drink post-op is like three pre-op. If you do drink, very good idea to give the keys to someone else. There are some real nightmare DWI stories out there from RNY patients. I don't want to give you the wrong impression - I enjoy a glass of wine before dinner more nights than not. But I didn't touch it until six months out.

[dwaterman 35]

don't worry. i chickened out. not worth it.