I Want a Drink!

[Slimsoon1988 123]

So all is going well with the eating. I love that I'm eating less and losing *clap* *clap*. But now 7 weeks out, I need an alcoholic beverage. I have one of the most conservative programs and they advise no drinking EVER again. Well that's not going to happen. I meet with my dietitian next week and we need to set a realistic goal. I'm at the bar right now with friend as they sip on their wine and I just can't watch them weekend after weekend. If I'm allowed one glass of alcohol a weekend that would be amazing! Of course I would choose wisely and log the calories etc.

Sorry I needed to rant as I sip my Water in the bar.

[Babbs 14,680]

I'd wait until you were at least 4 or 5 months out. My doctor advised 1 year, but I had a Bloody Mary around the holidays at 4 months out. That's the only drink I've had. I'm finding now it's more about the company I'm with and having fun socializing than it is about the food or drink anymore. Plus I'm trying hard to get to goal, and I'm not interested in filling my sleeve with empty calories at this time. But that's just me. I know several sleevers who enjoy a drink now and then

Edited April 12, 2015 by Babbs

[LivingFree! 478]

It's a free world. We're all "allowed" to do what we want, so that would include having as many drinks as you want. If you have truly educated yourself on all the potential risks of alcohol after WLS (both today and long-term), only YOU can determine whether you choose to remain compliant with your bari program. My program also recommends abstaining from alcohol FOR LIFE, and my personal choice is to follow that recommendation, for a lot of reasons. Yet another example of how different we all are...

[Slimsoon1988 123]

I'm definitely going to wait a bit longer. But I do need some wiggle room here. To tell a 26 year old to never drink again is tough. I've never been a big drinker but having a glass of wine with friends on the weekends would be worth the calories. That day I would hit the gym harder.

I think these type of strict requirements should be based on the individual. For some, alcohol is a slippery slope.. However my slippery slope is ice cream and chips, which im staying away from like a plague.

[LSF 264]

I do think it's too soon but I've read on other posts that what seems to work for those that drink is Vodka w/ ice Water and a splash of cranberry juice. Less calories. I haven't had a drink yet but that will be my go to drink but I'll be carrying the Crystal Light liquid my purse to squirt instead of cranberry juice

[Slimsoon1988 123]

I do think it's too soon but I've read on other posts that what seems to work for those that drink is Vodka w/ ice Water and a splash of cranberry juice. Less calories. I haven't had a drink yet but that will be my go to drink but I'll be carrying the Crystal Light Liquid my purse to squirt instead of cranberry juice

Yeah I'll most likely wait until after the summer. But water and vodka sounds like a great idea.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

I had my first drink at 3 months out. It was a glass of wine and it hit me HARD. When you do have your first, don't have it while you are out, have it at home so you can see what impact it will have on you.

I am almost two years out and I still get loopy after a beer or two and I lived in a sorority house for two years -- I can (could!!) hold my alcohol. I cannot eat after I drink or vice versa, so if you do feel buzzed, don't plan on food sobering you up like it used to and don't plan on being able to drink Water to pass it through faster. Another reason to have your first few drinks at home.

Wine and other sweeter drinks give me heartburn that feels like death is trying to claw it's way out of my chest. I do like a bloody mary, or a vodka cranberry or vodka lemonade either made with 0 calorie "juice".

I am not advocating drinking against your doctor's plan, but I am saying that if/when you do, do it smartly (is that even a word??) and cautiously.

[allielee 263]

Make sure you test your reaction at home.. I used to drink and could handle a lot of alcohol.. After bypass I tried wine, White Russians and vodka with crystal light.. It all went right to my head and made me feel awful. Some times I had no problem and could sip but other times I felt terrible.. I have decided to not drink since it was no longer enjoyable..

[GEAUX SAINTS 143]

@@Slimsoon1988 - My doc says no alcohol for 6 months, but only because of the sugar content. I figured it would be hard for me, as well, but I don't even want any. I just can't put those calories in me!!!

[liannatx 897]

An ounce of Vodka has 65 calories and 0 carbs.

Like others have said, just use moderation. Mixed with a zero-calorie mixer, Vodka is not as big of calorie blow as some choices could be.

[tiffin-scott 9]

I am 11 weeks post op and asked my doctor 2 weeks ago when can I have my bubbles (champagne) he said it will make you burp like a builder but go ahead and have a drink it will not hurt you stomach so had a go and no bad side effects 3 glasses of champagne cocktails went down quite nicely ..... Don't do this everyday ha ha I was on a weekend away with a friend it was nice to know I can have a wee drink when I want too

[LSF 264]

I had my first drink at 3 months out. It was a glass of wine and it hit me HARD. When you do have your first, don't have it while you are out, have it at home so you can see what impact it will have on you.

I am almost two years out and I still get loopy after a beer or two and I lived in a sorority house for two years -- I can (could!!) hold my alcohol. I cannot eat after I drink or vice versa, so if you do feel buzzed, don't plan on food sobering you up like it used to and don't plan on being able to drink Water to pass it through faster. Another reason to have your first few drinks at home.

Wine and other sweeter drinks give me heartburn that feels like death is trying to claw it's way out of my chest. I do like a bloody mary, or a vodka cranberry or vodka lemonade either made with 0 calorie "juice".

I am not advocating drinking against your doctor's plan, but I am saying that if/when you do, do it smartly (is that even a word??) and cautiously.

That's my plan too- to have my first drink at home. I didn't tolerate alcohol too well prior to surgery so I need to see how I handle it at home first

[Justajenn 65]

I waited about 3 months for my first drink and had it with my friends so if I did not go well they would take care of me (we are all nurses). I mixed some flavored vodka with my Vitamin zero Water. It was probably weaker then a pre surgery drink but it was yummy. I had three of them and not even a buzz. I made sure I ate some good Protein before hand so I wouldn't be tempted to snack on all the goodies surrounding me too. All went well

[Chanel22 19]

I'm ok with no alcohol, I'm on meds that can cause liver failure if you drink with them.. I've been on them since my mid 20s. I don't miss it at all anymore to be honest. (And I was one to only drink liquor-I craved it)

We were told at our doctors office that there was an unusually high number of people who had WLS and because they didn't realize how it affected their blood alcohol level- they didn't "feel" buzzed, but they really were technically legally drunk, that there were a bunch with DWIs.. Then there's the whole trade off addiction. Sadly I have a friend who had gastric bypass and had a DWI & is an alcoholic-I'm not sure how bypass plays out vs. the sleeve though.. Another friend who has the sleeve claims she can drink tons & feels nothing-she will not drive though..

[heav85 123]

I had my first drink at 3 months out. It was a glass of wine and it hit me HARD. When you do have your first, don't have it while you are out, have it at home so you can see what impact it will have on you.

I am almost two years out and I still get loopy after a beer or two and I lived in a sorority house for two years -- I can (could!!) hold my alcohol. I cannot eat after I drink or vice versa, so if you do feel buzzed, don't plan on food sobering you up like it used to and don't plan on being able to drink Water to pass it through faster. Another reason to have your first few drinks at home.

Wine and other sweeter drinks give me heartburn that feels like death is trying to claw it's way out of my chest. I do like a bloody mary, or a vodka cranberry or vodka lemonade either made with 0 calorie "juice".

I am not advocating drinking against your doctor's plan, but I am saying that if/when you do, do it smartly (is that even a word??) and cautiously.

When did you have a beer? Right now I can have half before I feel bloated.