Alcohol?

[rbaertsch 34]

This is crazy because I'm not much of a drinker. A few times a year maybe. Maybe it's the football playoffs, but I can't wait to have a beer. How long are we supposed to wait? I don't see my doctor for a while and I'm too embarrassed to call and ask.

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[suzzzzz 1,005]

The best answer needs to come from your doctor and not from strangers on the internet. Every plan is different. Nothing to be embarrassed about unless you are under age.

[suzzzzz 1,005]

And beer is carbonated. Ask about that too.

[Greensleevie 451]

I have a suspicion your surgeon will think it's far too early for you to be be drinking.

[rbaertsch 34]

I didn't think about the carbonation! Glad I asked about that. I was just curious about how long we have to wait. I'm not planning on rushing out to the bar anytime soon!

[thisisthenewme 358]

I was told it takes your stomach 6 months to heal and so they say to at least wait till then. I'm just over 3 months out and had a couple spiced rum and Diet Pepsi over the holidays. No issues with the carbonation, but I definitely felt it sooner. Everyone is different. Listen to your body. Just my two cents

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[TryinToLose 3]

Whatever you do, DON'T listen to your body! That's how most of us got into this mess, isn't it. Listen to your surgeon. I'm surprised you didn't get a timeline of when you could have what, but don't be embarrassed to call. You have a right to know, and a responsibility to your new body to do it right.