First Time Out Drinking

[FrankyG 1,450]

I can't resist, but maybe it's because I haven't had enough newb outrage directed at me yet?

Not even taking into consideration the fact that it can impact healing and might be bad to do just from an overall "you just had surgery" standpoint, to me, this is the equivalent of saying "Well, I just had a few cupcakes and only one glass of pure sugar, and I didn't get sick, so I'm fine!"

Alcohol is empty, useless calories. You are not just risking your health, you are adding back in bad for you food/drink and risking your long term progress towards losing weight. Is this a habit that really needs to be reestablished so early?

One of the big things that WLS allows is the time needed to kick out all of your former habits and learn to eat and drink healthier, because you can't hold nearly as much as before AND you lose the tolerances for fatty, sugary foods and experience low hunger for some time. If you're not willing to wipe the slate clean and restart during this short time this happens, well, your body may lose weight in the first 6 months to a year just due to the sleeve restriction and shock of low calorie eating in the early days, but it will eventually stall out and then regain if you eat and drink the same way you did before surgery.

But I do agree: y'all doing all the drinking so early after surgery are adults, and if you're not willing to deny yourself things that you know aren't good for you even for a few months, that's your decision. Good luck with all that.

Edited July 14, 2016 by FrankiesGirl

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

Ok, pretty sure I'm developing a crush on @@BigViffer and @VSGAnn2014.

On another note, there's porn here?!

There's definitely porn here:

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/357500-9-weeks-out-and-loving-lifegrilling-my-back-out-this-weekend/

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Well, went out for a bit on Saturday and did a little bit of bar hopping, live music, etc.

Started pretty light at a winery, and the first sip of wine burned down my throat and into my stomach like a shot of whiskey. Didn't think I would be down for a full night of "fire belly" but I guess it was only the first few sips. Was able to have my wine and a few Crown & Cokes.

This is by NO MEANS a scientific or medical assumption, just how I felt, but it seemed that the alcohol was metabolizing in my system much faster than it used to, thus, giving me a buzz much quicker....but....it seemed to be more short lived than normal, if that makes any sense.

Felt great that night and even better the next morning. No hangover, upset stomach, etc. Much better than I thought it was going to be, to be honest.

That's awesome!! Glad you had a great time!!

[LipstickLady 25,682]

I had a drink a few weeks ago for a concert (beyonce).. I was 7 weeks out, had a bottle of wine... I was able to tolerate alcohol just as easy as before, and I'm still standing. People like to

Put the fear of God into new bariatric patients to try and get you to live a holy life of Protein and veggies...

I'm young, I like to enjoy my life. Drinking is fine, of course in moderation. Glad all went okay!

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I agree!! Why wouldn't one have a bottle of wine at 7 weeks out? Jeez!! Rock on!

[LipstickLady 25,682]

OMG. I wasn't going to reply to this because people around here get their underwear in a bunch if you say "wow, that wasn't the best choice" about anything.

No one here said anything about drinking being evil. One person rightly said that y'all are really fresh post-ops, you need to be careful. That's nowhere near saying that drinking is evil or people shouldn't enjoy their lives.

As a nurse, there is no way I would advocate anyone drinking "some wine and a few Crown & Cokes" less than 2 months post-op with a GASTRIC surgery. That's a lot of alcohol for someone who HASN'T had their stomach cut on.

I'm going on record right now as saying that wasn't a great choice. If that makes me a b***h, so be it.

Well you are wrong. Someone here did post 'Is vodka worth dying for'

In this thread??

Silly! You are supposed to have ALL the threads memorized!!

[nannerk0413 3]

This isn't a judgement, just a comment I think 4 weeks out is too soon to drink alcohol. You're not even on the life time sleeve diet yet and I believe your stomach is still healing up. I don't thinking youre hitting solids yet are you? I'd give it some thought before I hit the crown and coke. Also, your body I'm guessing hasn't metabolized liquor for a bit so you're a kind of lightweight in that regard. Best wishes to you.

[justhere4theshow 462]

I can't resist. Just because you CAN do something, doesn't make it a good idea. BUT I already committed so here goes:

I honestly don't give a rat's a** if somebody wants to drink, smoke, vape, have unprotected sex or whatever other destructive behavior they can think up. Everybody here should be old enough and smart enough to make a very basic decision about what to post about, however stupid any of you think it is. Why can't people quit being so freakin' nasty to each other and just keep scrolling or clicking right on over to another thread that might offend you a little less? Who appointed any of us as the all-mighty highest authority on ANY of this stuff? If you don't have MD after your name, your opinions are ANECDOTAL. Nothing more than that! Don't give yourself a concussion when you finally fall off of that high horse you rode in on. This is ridiculous. You have your opinion, I have mine. Go ahead and shower me with hatred, too. You'll only prove my point. Nobody asked you to save the world.

[yeaaahBEE 29]

I've been to two functions with alcohol and even though I was dying to pour up, I restrained myself. My plan says no alcohol for 6 months and I plan to stick to it.

When I had my lap band, I did not follow my plan and ended up with horrible eating habits and slipped band. This time around, I want to do things right.

I get it, we're young. My friends like to get tore up drunk lol I wish I could have me a Maker's Manhattan, but this Protein shake will do.

Besides, I like greens more anyway

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[nannerk0413 3]

Just read the angry outbursts at lipstick lady. no offense, but you did ask for an opinion in your query. We're all entitled to them, so here' come my thoughts again...What struck me is why you needed to drink that amount period to go out and have fun. It's kind of sad that how much "one" drinks is how "one" measures how much fun "one" is having. One of your ressponders asked why wouldn't "one" drink a bottle of wine 7 weeks. post op. Ok, but really I ask back, why would one? This is your journey of courde, and I rhink older pre-ops want us to avoid aligators on our road to recovery. In my ever to be humble opinion, your gearing up for a few bites along the way. no-one is saying drinking is bad. For most of the world, it's not. Oh phooey, just take good care and God bless ya!

[justhere4theshow 462]

You should be able to post about your experiences without starting a sh*t storm. Nobody ever has an obligation to give advice on every single topic, especially if it's something that clearly triggers negativity for you. Agree to disagree, and if you must dispense advice, keep it civil. I have noticed many people who manage to remain objective and kind.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

I had a drink a few weeks ago for a concert (beyonce).. I was 7 weeks out, had a bottle of wine... I was able to tolerate alcohol just as easy as before, and I'm still standing. People like to

Put the fear of God into new bariatric patients to try and get you to live a holy life of Protein and veggies...

I'm young, I like to enjoy my life. Drinking is fine, of course in moderation. Glad all went okay!

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I agree!! Why wouldn't one have a bottle of wine at 7 weeks out? Jeez!! Rock on!

Leave it alone old lady, honestly I'm so over you and your sarcasm. First time you did it, I was gracious as I thought it was a misunderstanding, now I know you're just a witch. It's a shame really that you believe due to your own personal experience you know it all, I didn't realise you was a qualified bariatric nurse.. It all makes sense now.

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I am being absolutely serious! If you want to have a bottle of wine, more power to you. You are the boss of you, no sarcasm coming from me at all. Pinky promise.

Your name calling and personal attacks are seriously not needed. I'm sure they will be liked by one or two, though.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Just read the angry outbursts at lipstick lady. no offense, but you did ask for an opinion in your query. We're all entitled to them, so here' come my thoughts again...What struck me is why you needed to drink that amount period to go out and have fun. It's kind of sad that how much "one" drinks is how "one" measures how much fun "one" is having. One of your ressponders asked why wouldn't "one" drink a bottle of wine 7 weeks. post op. Ok, but really I ask back, why would one? This is your journey of courde, and I rhink older pre-ops want us to avoid aligators on our road to recovery. In my ever to be humble opinion, your gearing up for a few bites along the way. no-one is saying drinking is bad. For most of the world, it's not. Oh phooey, just take good care and God bless ya!

I seriously wasn't even being sarcastic. That's the humorous part.

[kmorri 1,689]

Be careful guys. You are both fresh outa surgery.

Give it some time and fully heal.

I vote this response to be the best and most appropriate response to this thread...Good job @@Dub

[Clarevoyant 347]

My doctors written instructions say "No alcohol for one month". That seems a bit strange to me and I plan to hold off longer than that as I'm not sure I'll be ready but to each their own.

[DeletedMember 715]

My instructions said no alcohol for 3 months. At about 3.5 months I had about 3 ounces of Bourbon over a couple hour period. It ended badly. Safe to say I won't be doing that again for another few months or more.

Not that I'm a huge drinker and had plans to start drinking regularly, but it was a major deterrent.