Life after the sleeve

[bnm4 93]

Hi everyone-

My surgery date is July 7th and I am so excited for my new tummy! However I have a few questions for those of you who are years/lots of months post op-

I'm only 22 and a recent graduate of college, but I know that a way to connect with old friends is by catching up at happy hour/celebrating an engagement or wedding - how do yall handle carbonation? Here in Texas, girls love beer and when I Celebrate special occasions I like to toast with champagne- will I ever be able to handle that?

[shellyd88 463]

A few sips won't hurt you on special occasions however u won't be able to eat and drink at same time especially carbonated drinks and pls don't try this until u are at least three months post op trust me when u have had the limit u will know the tummy will over rule you in a big way lol and u won't want anymore

[bnm4 93]

A few sips won't hurt you on special occasions however u won't be able to eat and drink at same time especially carbonated drinks and pls don't try this until u are at least three months post op trust me when u have had the limit u will know the tummy will over rule you in a big way lol and u won't want anymore

Thank you!

[meowmers 16]

I was told no alcohol for a year, and never again if possible. There is research correlating WLS and alcoholism. Addiction transference. Your new stomach will get you drunk and sober you up quickly, making it easy to go back for seconds, thirds, etc throughout the night.

I'm not saying you'll never be able to enjoy yourself again but drinking with your friends will never be the same. It's an activity/behavior you'll have to accept drastically altering. Not easy at such a young age when all you and your friends want to do is go out and have a good time. As you get older it will become less important good luck.

[dford914 0]

I was told you should never have carbonated drinks bc it will stretch your stomach. As far as drinking alcohol my nutritionist said I could try wine at week 6 post op. At home of course to make sure your stomach agrees with it. I would say you probably won't be able to have beer again!

[judyoz 240]

I can drink beer and would drink champaign. I have no problem. Good luck