Alcoholic beverages

[lvlpar 11]

Was just wondering if anyone has any advice for a type of alcoholic beverage that works for sleeves? I know we're not supposed to do any carbonation and I can't drink wine (never have been able to) and I don't want fruity drinks be of the sugar. Any advice?

[judyoz 240]

I can drink beer without any problems. Also maybe vodka and Water with one of those SF flavorings in it. I see a lot of people do that when we go out! Just remember, it will hit you differently after being sleeved. So take it easy.

[Daveo 485]

there should be a post to list your favorite alcoholic drink after wls.

[Roxie Malone 10]

Alcohol has absolutely no nutritional value. food is supposed to keep us alive, not give us pleasure. Can you just do without? One drink can equal all you're daily calories.

[Daveo 485]

we all know it has no nutritional value but many of us are still going to want to enjoy a drink now and then.

[Roxie Malone 10]

I want to enjoy a pizza with extra cheese or a big Mac. My doctor was very clear on what would be required if I didn't want gain back what I lost. I'm not trying to be judgmental, but trying to find ways to cheat is a slippery slope.

[johnny207 30]

I agree....once in a while is fine. I drink Vodka and Water with Flavored Mio's.

[AngelaWilliamsMD 290]

If you can't drink wine then vodka Water may be your best option. I've done fine with beer consumption, wine, and regular cocktails without any impact on my weight loss.

[Daveo 485]

I used to like to drink Coronas but now one sip of beer makes my pouch fill up fast. I tried Vodka cranberry but it was with regular juice and the sugar was too much for me. Vodka Water is something I will have to try.

[AngelaWilliamsMD 290]

@@Daveo Beer is filling, I can drink Bud Light fairly well now.

[Daveo 485]

@@AngelaWilliamsMD I haven't tried bud lite yet but I used to drink it before Coronas, might have to try it again!

[rp1980 116]

For my first drink (still two months away but I can dream!) I'm doing vodka and the SF crystal light flavorings. They have a strawberry lemonade and a toasted coconut that I think would be awesome with vodka. And vodka only has about 65 calories, no carbs, no sugar. Having a drink every now and then is no big deal! I already told my hubby (who will be my drinking buddy to make sure I'm good when I have that first drink) to make sure I don't eat anything I shouldn't. It's the food choices I made after the alcohol more so than the alcohol itself that made me gain weight. Good luck with your drink of choice!

[johnny207 30]

Beer is carbonated....isn't good for your pouch....I thought????

[AngelaWilliamsMD 290]

It is...but I think a beer every now and then is harmless.

[Daveo 485]

does the beer hit you hard now?