callchrissy 7 Posted November 15, 2013 So I had my surgery on October 21st. I am just over 3 weeks out. I am not planning on drinking anything until 8 weeks out and that would be ocasionaly/socially but I just want to know what peoples tolerances are? During my pre op class they say u get drunk off of A LOT less alcohol and need to be careful. So I'd like to see about how much people are drinking before you become tipsy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hollywould 9 Posted November 15, 2013 I'm five weeks out. Drank a glass of wine. Took hour and a half. Wasn't tipsy at all. Just took a while to drink it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joatsaint 2,814 Posted November 15, 2013 At about 8 weeks, I mixed a shot of Tequila in my Crystal Light lemonade - I almost instantly got a warm fuzzy feeling. :-) I am normally a "two beers and I'm drunk" person, but now, it only takes 1. 1 Jdub reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yonie 0 Posted November 15, 2013 I had surgery over a year ago and I still get hot flashes over a shot of patron I think everyone tolerance is different Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tiny One 223 Posted November 19, 2013 It's been a year on nov 7. One glass of wine gets me tipsy now. Before the sleeve, it would take 3 glasses. I also Tried a shot of tequila once & was soooo done, I had a bad dream. Same thing happened when I tried drinking Hennessy with lemon. I just can't do the strong stuff anymore & I'm ok with that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EarthyGoalie 253 Posted November 19, 2013 So it isn't so dangerous to have a little alcohol so early out? Weeks, etc..? I know it's bad for the diet we are on, but can it actually hurt you? Anyone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arts137 1,811 Posted November 19, 2013 I love wine and have pretty extensive wine collection. That is gathering dust. My program is "no ETOH for 6 months". And I agreed. For the following reasons: Alcohol is not great for the recovering stomach Alcohol's empty calories Being tipsy empowers your Fat Brain to have a little of this and a little of that and ... Real possibility of 'addition transfer' from food to drink my Program told me to... (sigh, I do drink caffine) I will have wine again (soon), but I expect them two bottle nights be OVER!!! And yes, my lovely wife DOES still have wine in front of me. No biggie... 1 EarthyGoalie reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fluffnomore 1,235 Posted November 19, 2013 Thank goodness my program allows caffeine. I love my cup of coffee in the morning. Almost 4 weeks out. Haven't had wine. Have a cousin's wedding coming up next week. I will ask the surgeon about drinking the toast when I see him this week (because this part isn't spelled out in my binder) but if he says no, that's it. Surrender, Dorothy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdmama911 224 Posted November 19, 2013 I drank at 6 weeks out and was fine. The first time I drank it hit me hard. We went on a mini vacation last weekend (9.5 weeks post op) and I had 2 mixed drinks and sipped my husbands drink a little over the course of 4 hours. I felt a little tipsy, but not hammered or anything like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
follmerpa 35 Posted November 20, 2013 I have been sober 4 years now so I dont drink but I would think that alcohol would lead to bad choices of food and Snacks. you dont want to binge eat after having the surgery. just my 2 cents Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
9storme6 5 Posted November 20, 2013 I was told I had to wait a year before having alcohol. Im 3 weeks out, and I don't think my stomach could tolerate it. Having trouble with the Vitamins, so Im thinking I should wait till I can at least get those down. I love my wine, and have quite a few bottles, but Im waiting for the right time. Im concentrating on getting thin and healthy, Ill have my wine later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
