Beer and champagne

[angel04 4]

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.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

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.

[rking 484]

My doc tells me that carbonation stretches the sleeve

[2goldengirl 2,076]

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.

[shriner37 249]

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.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

My doc tells me that carbonation stretches the sleeve

It doesn't.

[lahhleslie 30]

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!

[heftyhoosier 30]

Learn to love wine or sobriety. Champagne is uncomfortable but beer is worse.