Alcohol

[Amanda Nicole Hosaflook 65]

When was your first sip of alcohol after surgery? How was it?

[magtart 603]

About 4 weeks out and it was no big deal. I sipped on some wine and it had no more effect than it ever did.

[awold0 246]

When was your first sip of alcohol after surgery? How was it?

2.5 months. Husband and I and anniversary. I am 8 months now and have wine on friday's. As all say on this website take it easy and maybe do it at home. One glass gives a big buzz and watch the added calories.

[McButterpants 2,846]

3 months after surgery - got buzzed on one drink. Had one the following day, same result. Cheap date!!!!!

Sip slowly.

[ASKSARAH - Sleeve 256]

I had some wine 3-4 weeks out, I babied it because my taste for it changed. I don't really like it. When I drink now its for a special occasion and I count the calories for fun vodka based drinks.

[gourmetone 394]

My wine last alot longer now

[NMJG 1,266]

Had a little wine a month out, no problem because it took me an hour to finish it. Still have a glass of wine or a low-carb cocktail, one a week or so. More than one is a problem (get drunk fast) so I sip them over a long time. Also try to stay away from drinks with too many carbs (sugary liqueurs or cocktails, beer).

[Momonanomo 534]

6 weeks after surgery was the 4th of July. I had a few sips of white wine at a party -- very carefully. I ended up nursing that glass for hours. I was surprised when I found that I no longer had a desire to over indulge like I had pre-surgery, in both food AND drink!

[JeanZ_RN 378]

About a month post op I had a rum and pineapple juice at our company's holiday party at a restaurant. No problem, and no big buzz. Now I'm staying away from alcohol because (a) I'm concerned it will weaken my resolve against eating junk food; and ( I'm trying to take in as few carbs as possible.