Alcohol

[hayleylamas 74]

I need all your knowledge yet again. I'm still new to looking at all the surgeries and the subject if alcohol came to mind. I know I'll learn all the rules for post op for all surgeries in my program, but was just curious to know if alcohol is something you can't ever have again? I know that's prob not the case but I am a social drinker and I am curious as to if this will be a no no for a good amount of time. By no means do I have to drink just wondering g the rules surrounding consuming any.

[BKLYNgal87 503]

Hmm since you posted this in the gastric sleeve forums I guess I'll give my take. Every surgeon is different. Mine said no alcohol for at least 30 days post-surgery. I have had the occasional wine or cocktail since then. For sleeve and bypass patients especially (can't speak for band patients) alcohol absorption is more rapid, which causes you to get tipsy quicker. Drinking more than you can tolerate is not something I would recommend, not just because of the anatomical change from surgery, but because you'll be making yourself more vulnerable in social situations and you'll have less control in advocating for yourself.

For me one stiff drink is enough. But I don't plan on imbibing much these days. It's empty calories and I'm having a tougher and tougher time with the weight loss the closer I get to goal. I think with moderation it's okay, just be wary of cross-addiction, as it does occasionally happen to bariatric patients.

[hayleylamas 74]

I figured the absorption would be more rapid. I have an addictive personality hence my struggle with food an that tends to show itself when I do drink socially (binge drinker when I actually do) so I'll be happy to do away with thy behavior as well! Thanks for the info

[better_life_ahead 7]

i will be 2 years out in Feb 2014. I was never a heavy drinker, however i drank and still do every couple months. Things have been the same for me. I can drink the same amount as before, and the effect have been the same for me