Drinking Alcohol... It's not worth it!

[KayleeC14 159]

I am 10 months out and I occasionally will have a drink here and there. Nothing in excessive amounts either. This weekend I went out with my best friend for girls night and had one beer. It settled fine till I got home then it was bad news bears later. I have noticed since I have lost 140+ pounds that I cannot drink like I used to, it hits me really fast compared to my friends who haven't had this surgery. Depending on what I drink, I do notice some change with the scale but nothing dramatic. I just drink lots of Water. I think letting us have indulgences now and then is okay rather then being super strict all the time. Being strict on yourself is stressful, I have found this out.

[jessiquoi 623]

i'm with @mrshawk92. munchies never been a problem here. alcohol isn't worth the calories to me and i usually avoid it, maybe 2 or 3 drinks/month... and i intend to continue doing so after surgery, but i do love a good glass of wine or a finely crafted beer. and kahlua. mmmmmmm!

[Terri Lynn1383837796 139]

Well...I wasn't much of a drinker before but now...one glass of wine and I'm tipsy...two and I'm under the table! lol Love my sleeve!!

[RNBSN786 206]

Wish I could get buzzed...... . Maybe I need to come hang out with you!

Yes come and hangout with me. I love meeting new people and making friends. I bought a nice bottle of Chardonnay for the evening. Will just have a glass for the night

[Roo101769 742]

I think the alcohol question is like so many other things, there are differences between each practice's guidelines. My doctor / NUT advised not drinking. Not only the whole empty calorie issue, but because of alcohol tolerance changes in most people. Also, there can be issues with cross addiction. Once you have to give up overeating as your vice many will turn to alcohol. But here is my two cents...I have drank. Not a lot, but on occasion I have been drunk. I know what I can and what I cannot tolerate. ( 1/2 of a margarita kicked my BUTT! Could have been the tequila or the sugar, or both) I have found if I stick with rum and diet Coke ( heavily iced to knock down the carbonation) I seem to do ok. And the day after? I usually weigh anywhere from 2-4 lbs lighter! Of course it all regulates when I rehydrate. And when I am drinking I believe I am the world's best dancer. Therefore I have also included a pretty good cardio workout in my night out, which my legs are not to happy about the next day...LOL

Alcohol is like any many other life choices. Use your best judgment and you should be ok.