When can I drink Alcohol?

[judyoz 240]

How long did you wait until you tried any type of alcohol? I love a glass of wine or mixed drink every so often. I know it will be absorbed more quickly and I will have to watch for that.

[wannaBthinsoon 1,634]

@@judyoz careful! Alcohol is drinking your calories. Your surgeon or dietitian should've gone over that with you. Abstaining from alcohol is a small price for getting thin and healthy.

[tnf0920 11]

I was probably about 3 or 4 weeks out when I had a few sips, 8 weeks now and I can still only do a few sips every now and then.

[Totoro 66]

I had a single glass of wine ???? at 4 weeks while on a date night with my husband. I sipped on it for an hour and enjoyed it immensely. I have no intention of giving up alcohol completely, but I have greatly reduced my intake. No more drinking during the week or even every weekend. In social situations only, which isn't that often.

[liannatx 897]

I was told to wait at least 6 weeks until the stomach is fully healed.

When I had the lapband I used to drink Vodka and Crystal light and it never halted the weight loss. Vodka (and most liquors) only has 65 calories per ounce and 0 carbs, it is the mixers you have to watch out for.