Alcohol?

[jacquelynndiaz 42]

How long did u all wait before u had an alcoholic beverage? I am 5 weeks post op!

[itzmekc 6]

I am only 2 weeks and 1 day post op, but my nutritionist says 1 year...though I have heard some only waited a few months...

[jacquelynndiaz 42]

Yea I'm guessing every one has heard something different. I'm sure they don't want is to drink because it's empty and eased calories...

[mrs.melmcc 18]

My surgeon says 6-8 months.

[Who Dat 70461 331]

I waited 6 mos. Nothing carbonated...mainly coconut Ciroc and diet cranberry...maybe a little Malibu every now and then. Haven't had any issues, but really don't drink to excess.

[joatsaint 2,814]

I can't recall ever being told I couldn't drink alcohol or carbonated drinks. I'm not much of a drinker so it was at 6 months that I tried a drink - I had some old Tequila from pre-surgery and mixed it with some Crystal Light lemonade. It was only about 2 ounces, but I was buzzing pretty quick! Since then I've drank beer and Mike's Hard Lemonade, but I drink them very slowly since I didn't know how fast the carbonation was going to fill me up. And I pour them over ice to get rid of some of the carbonation. I had no problems with any of them.

[skinnygirlwithin 693]

Every one is going to tell you something different, you should check with your doc or nut before you do.

My Doc said when I got to 4 1/2 months I could have ONE oz of wine (no beer or anything with bubbles) and to try to keep it no more then every few days. This is not a problem since i am not a big drinker.

When I go out, I order a sample of whatever wine I want to taste... Normally they don't charge you & and you get about 2oz... I don't do this to be cheap, but I don't really want to waste a full glass when I cant drink it all. I felt so hammered after having that little bit of wine... Just be careful, drinking will effect you differently now with your new tummy!

Edited May 10, 2014 by skinnygirlwithin

[amumes 27]

I am going on 4 weeks post op. I am sitting at a restaurant now. I just had my first drink. Shared with my husband. I had 3 sips. That is enough. I wouldn't want to drive!!!! 3 sips.

[CrazyJaney 775]

5 weeks. I'm sure I was told not to but it was a Bruce Springsteen concert and i just really wanted one. I had patron over ice. I sipped it for a few hours. Never did finish it. Did not get drunk, or even buzzed. But I did feel dehydrated considering it was such a small amount. I'm 8.5 weeks out now, had half a margarita on cinco de mayo. Just get so full so fast that I can't ever finish anything. I logged it all in MFP. It's an utter waste of calories. But sometimes, on the right occasion, I'm glad I can still have a little.

[CrazyJaney 775]

I waited 6 mos. Nothing carbonated...mainly coconut Ciroc and diet cranberry...maybe a little Malibu every now and then. Haven't had any issues, but really don't drink to excess.

I didn't think about diet cranberry. I've been looking n Pinterest for low carb drinks/mixes. I love margaritas. But so many carbs. I found a recipe that uses honey, lime juice and tequila. Still has quite a bit of carbs though. Maybe I can concoct something with cranberry.

[krystle. k 26]

Maybe skinny girl margaritas.... Half the Cal

Edited May 10, 2014 by krystle. k

[BeagleLover 1,020]

I just want to relay a topic I recently heard at a bariatric support group. The person in charge

of running it talked about a co-worker's experience, who was a nurse. She had very little-- 2

small glasses of wine. She drank this on a Friday at a BBQ. On Monday she went to work, and

someone smelled alcohol on her breath. She was fired. The bariatric doctors had to submit medicaljournal articles to help her get her job back. So, be careful!

[CarolinaCutie 30]

Had a little of peach ciroc a few weeks ago. I'm 5 months post op. I didn't really get buzzed, nor did I get sick.