Alcohol

[SammiSiren 11]

I know I'm not supposed to drink but I have been and nothing has been happening. I don't get sick, I don't have any issues getting drunk fast. I have 2 drinks and that's it. Is it really that bad?

[nienie 113]

How far out from surgery are you? My surgeon suggests no alcohol for first six months because of healing, empty calories. Then he has stressed to be very careful because you can get drunk faster and transfer addictions.

what are you drinking?? Depending on how far out you are from surgery would determine how I would personally answer the question is it really bad? As long as you are far enough out and not drinking a lot I don't see a problem. I just wouldn't make it a habit and if you can go without alcohol it would be much healthier and better for you

[lisamedinafw 53]

I would caution anyone who has struggled with food addiction to be careful with alcohol after surgery. I am 4 years post-op, started drinking 2 years ago, and it has really messed me up. I thought I could handle it, thought I DESERVED it. I have gained 15 pounds back, and lost a lot of evenings that I ended up inebriated. It is NOT worth it for me. I have a friend who also had RNY that is giving me support, and I am going to KICK this addiction to the curb!

[SammiSiren 11]

I'm only two months out and Im not addicted or anything but I work at a nightclub and generally I just have a rum and diet coke before I dj so I'm not so nervous

[kraney 219]

I'm only two months out and Im not addicted or anything but I work at a nightclub and generally I just have a rum and diet coke before I dj so I'm not so nervous

I would just be cautious as far as the transfer addiction, as well as drinking empty calories. My surgeon suggests no drinking for the six months following surgery as well as no soda forever. Best of luck to you.

[nienie 113]

I'm only two months out and Im not addicted or anything but I work at a nightclub and generally I just have a rum and diet coke before I dj so I'm not so nervous

Diet soda is a no no for almost every program but maybe yours is different. Only being two months out is usually too early to even think about alcohol. I know most program suggest at least six months. I would really talk to your surgeon regarding this. liquid courage is usually not a good thing anyway.

[Shrinking Don 365]

My program says no drinking for a year after and never ever to carbonated drinks

[SammiSiren 11]

I know what my dr is going to say but I was just curious if anyone tried anyway, I haven't gotten sick from anything so it kinda seems like all the stuff I'm supposed to do doesn't effect me. I still make sure I'm eating the right things and staying active but if I have had things accidentally with too much sugar I've been fine, I just don't get it

[kristy3k 1,133]

I would worry about getting an ulcer drinking alcohol this early after surgery. Things that dont affect you now may in a month or so after all the nerve endings of your new pouch heals. Honestly I think you are playing with fire drinking alcohol and coke this early in to the procedure. You may not be getting sick now but who knows what it is doing to your pouch. Just my two cents. Good luck