Wine?

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2 hours ago, OAGBPal said:

Good thread, especially with the holidays coming right up.

Maybe just as a data point (we Europeans love our wine, too!), my program has us wait just 4-6 weeks to start drinking alcohol, though they do warn against overindulgence (calories) and highlight the increased risk of dependency.

Just checked - the program guideline says 'alcohol is a blood thinner, and is not allowed until 4-6 weeks after surgery. Alcohol is absorbed differently, so drink small quantities in safe surroundings to find out how much you can tolerate.'

I'll be using your programs guidelines. Definitely ready for a Christmas Eve cocktail!

[loridee11 519]

I waited until 6 months post surgery to have alcohol. I only drink when socializing and with everything going on it's maybe 5 or 6 times in the last 6 months.

I haven't actually noticed wine having a bigger impact on me. I pretty much never had more than 2 glasses a night anyway and I can still have 2 (of course no driving).

I did try a strawberry margarita and I had less than 1/3 and ended up having a dumping episode - so I've pretty much stuck with wine on the few occasions I've drank since.