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I know that alcohol is a no no. I also know that I won't be able to have alcohol for awhile, but how many of you can drink beer. Also, I love champagne, anyone able to tolerate a glass or two.

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I can't do anything carbonated since being sleeved. Well, I have had a few sips of champagne on special occasions, but after a few sips things switch from being just uncomfortable to actually painful. I know some people do eventually tolerate carbonation but it is not for me.

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My doc tells me that carbonation stretches the sleeve :(

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My doc tells me that carbonation stretches the sleeve :(

Your doc is only trying to dissuade you. The stretchiest part of your stomach is what is removed surgically. Carbonation can be very uncomfortable, but a glass of champagne won't stretch it out.

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I've had a beer or two on a few special occasions. I've found that in order to be able to drink it at all I need to pour it into a glass and let it foam up well. That releases enough carbonation that I can drink it. Otherwise a couple of sips and I hit a wall with the carbonation.

To your point, though, alcohol of any variety is generally not recommended because it is empty calories and doesn't create fullness like food does. I used to drink a good amount of beer several times a week, now it is only maybe one or two on a very special occasion. I try to remind myself that I earned a lot of the fat I'm burning off by drinking beer; that seems to help.

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I'm getting married Nov 2016. I'll be one year post op and I will be having at least 1 glass of champagne and eating whatever my sleeve tolerates. Lol just sayin!

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