Honest replys please

[rbtnln 81]

My surgeon told me not until after 3 months out. So, I waited. I had a glass last Friday, finished it, and poured another. Then, I did something I've never done before - I poured it out. I had a few sips but then my mind said, OK, I'm done. I swear to you that has never happened to me before. I was like the other responder who said she used to be able to have a bottle of wine and it wouldn't affect her at all. I wasn't drunk but I could certainly feel it. I was just finished. Didn't want any more. I think the bottom line is that everyone is different. If you want a drink, or a glass of wine, etc., have one. See what it does. Just be careful because, like everyone else has said, it's empty calories.

[eyengo 4]

I was sleeved 8/6/13, I wanted a cocktail or glass of wine but was afraid of calories & sugar over load. I tried Skinny Girl cocktails by Bethany Frankle. Google it! She has a handful of wines & liquor. Some of them have lower alcohol content then normal cocktails but the taste great!

I was about 3 months out before I drank. I went out with a friend and had a couple cosmos & realized quickly that liquor is no longer my friend! I can handle the skinny girl mixers & wine only. But real deal vodka is no good for me it floored me & made me feel horrible. I agree with the other posters try at home first.

I used to be a beer drinker but have not had carbonation yet. I was going to wait until year out before I have a beer.

[NMJG 1,266]

I would wait at least 3 months until you are well healed, that's just my opinion for playing it safe.

I have a glass of wine or a cocktail once a week. More than that at a time is too much for me now, gets me wasted. For cocktails I tend to go for low carb or sugar free versions like whiskey and Water or margaritas made with sugar free syrups (Monin sugar free triple sec syrup) and lime juice or bloody marys. I still can't do the carbonation in beer, but beer has lots of carbs.

Good drink while losing weight if you are determined to drink: 1 oz Jack Daniels and a couple of oz of Water over ice = 60 calories and 0 carbs.

Stay away from these (high calories): fruit juice cocktails (daquiris, mai-tais, screwdrivers, pina coladas), regular margaritas, drinks containing sweet liqueurs (Kahlua, Baileys, etc.)

[CrissyRing77 232]

I haven't yet but my surgeon said 6 months I'm only 3. I wish I could even think of it, but alcohol killed my tummy preop I am so scared it will be worse post op!

[sweet4422 13]

Thanks for all the info