How long before you had a 'drink'?

[Mid West 99]

Hi guys. I'm just wondering how long post-op it was that you first had a glass of wine (or favourite tipple). No lectures please - I can read and I know that some Docs say up to 6 months. I'm simply wondering what people's experiences are :-) Lx

[ponchik 77]

Lol I got wasted on NyQuil the other day. It scared me so I didn't try any wine yet...

[J-La 4]

I drank wine 6 weeks out of surgery with no issues. I've heard people say that they got drunk much quicker, but I haven't experienced that either.

[Mid West 99]

Lol I got wasted on NyQuil the other day. It scared me so I didn't try any wine yet...

Lol Ponchik! I'll stay away from the Benylin then :-)

[Mid West 99]

I drank wine 6 weeks out of surgery with no issues. I've heard people say that they got drunk much quicker, but I haven't experienced that either.

Thanks J-La. It's good to hear you had no ill effects :-)

[brandnewme2013 97]

Hi guys. I'm just wondering how long post-op it was that you first had a glass of wine (or favourite tipple). No lectures please - I can read and I know that some Docs say up to 6 months. I'm simply wondering what people's experiences are :-) Lx

First I asked my surgeon before I drank anything, after he said it was fine and for only a small amount is when I tried anything. Also I was 4 months out and I got very tipsy so please be careful and make sure you are around someone you trust.

[vicki s 146]

I drank a glass of wine at wk 8...had 2 more glasses since without any problems.

[CrisG 70]

I had my first drink this weekend. I am around 2 1/2 months out.

[beckyford 57]

Me too crisg...I didn't really feel much...I was surprised...

[vicki s 146]

I also didn't feel anything with the first two glasses of wine, which I thought was bizarre cuz I really don't drink and get buzzed on a half glass....but then the third time I had a glass I couldnt feel my face lol

[beckyford 57]

Lol...I will probably have a drink on halloween as well...

[futuremrsparker 288]

I had my first drink at 6 weeks out. I was tipsy and sober again within an hour. Lol

[oldoneyoungagain 200]

The only thing I will say, it is too darn long. Haven't tried anything, but crave it.

[Mel3620 299]

I had wine at 2 months. I, too, got tipsy fast and then it seemed to be gone fast as well. I have since had wine a few more times and I haven't noticed the tipsy part. I have not tried anything heavier, like liquor. I am a little scared of it.

[curious37 3]

Has anyone tried to drink after 4 weeks? I'm having surgery on the Nov 26th and then our Christmas party is Dec.19th. So I'm curious if I can even have a small drink? My husband will be with me so I'm not worried about getting drunk, just don't want to do any damage to my new tummy.