mellupo24 0 Posted February 22, 2016 When did you guys have your first drink after surgery? Obviously beer is a problem for Lap Banders but wine/vodka??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lamulatona 17 Posted February 22, 2016 No beers? Omg lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B-52 7,113 Posted February 22, 2016 I waited about a year, until I got a good handle on my weight loss and new lifestyle, and got to know my band and how to "Listen" to it. Then once I understood and was comfortable with everything, I began to reintroduce many things, including alcohol.... I also drink beer. and other carbonated drinks...but i understand how to do it now. There were more important things to deal with than alcohol within the first year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lamulatona 17 Posted February 22, 2016 Oh a year oh my , Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mellupo24 0 Posted February 22, 2016 A year??!!?!!!! I dunno lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kara570 6 Posted May 9, 2016 Yeah I don't think I'll be one of those superstars waiting a year. I'll be glad I can wait a month lol I'm a bartender. Looking for a replacement for my favorite captain and Coke! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildnick 1 Posted May 12, 2016 I had a vodka drink day 8 while still on liquids, but not on pain meds and it hit me hard. I used to drink beer a lot but the carbonation is too much. A lot of people I have spoken with drink wine with the lap band. From a calorie perspective, I would stick with vodka on the rocks with a squirt of sugar free flavor like crystal light. The drink will be under 70 calories. If you had 6 of them, you would feel nice and be at the equivalent of maybe 2 Protein shakes in terms of the number of calories. WN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmyR 38 Posted May 12, 2016 I waited 2 months and had a vodka and Crystal Light, Definitely hits you quicker without as much food in your stomach. I have since had a few glasses of wine and that didn't cause any problems either. Of course, I just had my second fill. Things may change as the band tightens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blm1* 5 Posted May 18, 2016 (edited) I'm almost 4 months post op and had my first drink a few weeks ago(wine) and I was fine. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Edited May 18, 2016 by blm1* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites