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It definitely depends on the individual but do research about the affects of alcohol after RNY. I am biased because I had a close friend die because she turned into an alcoholic after gastric bypass surgery. All she did was drink and barely ate.She didn't drink prior to the surgery. I read that some ppl crave alcohol more after surgery and I know several ppl that have had RNY and drink a lot. I didn't have issues but prefer not to drink. My suggestion is to wait and then may have a drink and see how it feels.

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My brother and wife both had gastric and after 3 months drink all the time now , maybe a little too much !

i know it's tiring to hear "talk to your doctor", but if something should happen you want your doctor to have your true and complete history. I know with my doctor who I also signed a contract for a year no alcohol surprised me when I told him about my annual Christmas drink. He let me have it! So ask him/her.

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I also had to sign a contract about never drinking or smoking again after surgery. They also have you tested for tobacco use at the pre-op testing. If you fail, no surgery.

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She's not kidding about surgery being canceled if "caught" smoking.

My thought is, if you're not an Alchie and alcohol is not a big deal, then it shouldn't be a big deal not drinking again.

Hell, what's the difference? We're supposed to adopt a new lifestyle where "useless" calories have no place; you know, like sugar, too much fat, booze, etc. I've heard people on here basically saying: ok, I get it, I'll make massive lifestyle changes in terms of eating and exercise but don't you DARE mess with my booze.... Sorry, but that doesn't sound very committed. Jes sane

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I am almost eight months post-op and I just had my first adult beverage last weekend. I was scared to death that I would be "that person" who passed out after having one drink. Happy to report that I was not "that person", as a matter of fact, it really had no effect on me at all. As everyone has already said, each person is different and each surgeon is different. I was advised not to drink alcohol for six months, but did not have to sign a contract or anything. Best of luck to you.

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