tigereyes6905 1 Posted March 17, 2015 When is it safe to try alcohol after having the sleeve surgery? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Babbs 14,681 Posted March 17, 2015 What did your surgeon or NUT recommend? Mine said 1 year. I did have a Bloody Mary at around 4 months. No problems with it. Didn't even get a buzz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Veronica Page 488 Posted March 17, 2015 I was told 6 months for hard alcohol but could maybe handle a really small glass of wine here and there. Haven't tried anything yet though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nails211 17 Posted March 17, 2015 I'm 4.5 months post op and I've been drinking since 3 months post op no issues my Dr said it was ok Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikrchk 1,313 Posted March 17, 2015 It's safest to follow YOUR doc's instructions regarding alcohol! That said, I think I tried a bloody mary about 4 months out, (yes I drank against medical advice). It was HUGE, (probably not but felt that way) took me all night to sip down and became "dinner" it filled me so, but wasn't a problem. I haven't found that 1 drink will knock me out or anything, but now that I've lost almost half a person, I def can't manage it like I used to. Moderation in everything now, food and alcohol and its all good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
back2me15 5 Posted March 18, 2015 At my 6 week visit my Dr. Said I could have an occasional glass of wine, but to be mindful of the calories and as long as my stomach can handle it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
