Alcohol

[BandedKT 7]

An you drink alcohol after the band?

[Bandista 7,466]

I am seven months out and no problems with alcohol. Enjoy a drink or two here and there. Have to watch out for empty calories, of course, and transference can be a problem if people begin using alcohol the way they used food -- to escape, etc. Surgeons may differ on this. Mine has no prohibitions for alcohol and claims to enjoy a martini himself.

[mrsto 2,925]

It depends when you had your surgery. During the healing process it should be avoided. I didn't have a drink until about three months out. Now, I enjoy some wine on the weekends, without issue. Well, I have no issues from the actual alcohol, but I DO become very loose with eating.....which is the bigger problem. That's why I drink on the weekends, only. Then, right back on track.

[gowalking 10,790]

I just stay away from anything with carbonation...no tonic or club soda. I've basically stuck with wine. Less calories and no fizz. I'm actually finding that I like a glass of wine with a meal especially since it doesn't give me heartburn anymore. In fact, nothing gives me heartburn anymore than goodness.

[Jack 855]

No desire for alcohol what so ever. No rant here, but I'm sure it was part of the constellation of compulsive consumption of all things caloric that lead to my morbid obesity.

[LadyDiva618 359]

I drink wine. I stay away from beer because one it's a waste of money cause it takes me forever to finish and I feel full. I usually keep crystal light packets in my purse order vodka and Water and mix the packets in it. Just be careful and don't over do it. Since I 've been banded I am such a lightweight.

[B-52 7,113]

Not a single problem....no restrictions, and consequences weight wise, for me....

I live a day by day normal life without fear of gaining weight...diet is a four letter word...

Of course, if your new to this, and are still trying to loose weight let alone get "In Your Groove" so to speak, then the rules are entirely different....don't jepordize this before you really get started....

Edited June 28, 2014 by B-52

[cutlass6521 127]

I enjoy a glass of red wine a day. It is said that it will boost your metabolism. I tried a sip of beer-nope, began burping like a sailor. Tried one ounce of hard liquor, no mix-got really tipsy and a burning sensation in my now upset stomach.

[labwalker 1,177]

On vacation, I tolerate it fine, but some folks can become a cheap date after sniffing a brandy. LOL! The alcohol can enter your system much faster after WLS.

Empty calories... think of one hour on a treadmill to burn off what is one mixed drink. That usually keeps me in line, since I do three miles on treadmill everyday. Not worth the wasted effort--unless it is a special occassion.

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

no carbonation (beer/champage/soda) for me

but i have found after 2 glasses of wine, i am done

and a bit tipsy...good for hubby however ♥

after 2 my body just says, nope, we done...

no idea why.....but i make sure to drink Water along with it

[dawalsh 919]

I enjoy a dirty gin martini about 2 times a month with 3 bleu cheese stuffed olives. I sip and savor it over a couple of hours. No problems whatsoever!

[feli04alex 5]

How about Smirnoff? Has anybody drank some of this?

[Wendydarling19 310]

I usually try to stick to spirits if I drink and believe me...when I drink I binge drink out of control... It's summer and I'm 23. Last summer free before I have to buckle down for nursing school so you do the math! I do drink until oblivion but I also low carb and I usually drink bacardi and crystal light. I end up in the morning with little to no hangover. The first time I binged after my surgery I had drank vodka (smirnoff lemon) mixed with crystal light lemonade and the volume of it itself had me throwing up the next morning. Be careful with that! I am careful to only have one or two mixed drinks and just do shots along with them if/ when I drink. I also didn't drink any sort of alcohol until 4 months post op. The alcohol hasn't affected my weight gain/loss at all and I usually drink like that about 1x-2x a week.

[Size66 7]

My surgeon said don't drink w hile eating as this can wash food through the band too quick seems to make sense so why r people here drinking with meal ? Also alcohol makes me real hungry!!!

[bulawookie 116]

I drink white wine every so often and have been banded since May 15th. It helps relax me in the evenings and I enjoy the taste with food. I was told we can have alcohol but of course we have to understand the calorie intake and the fact that it has no nutritional value. I agree that we have to be careful not to grow dependent on it because we don't want to replace our addiction to food with alcohol.