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Got sleeved about a month ago.. never been a smoker..but smoked hookah1 occasionally. Going out with some friends soon and want to know..how long do I have to wait to smoke hookah1 again and have a drink?

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I've had small edibles since surgery. I'll smoke pot occasionally. As long as I don't get the munchies it's fine with me.

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I don't smoke and my doc recommended waiting 6 months or more before I drink. The rationale was that most alcohol is carbs and empty calories. I was also warned that alcohol will impact us more quickly - just take it easy until you know how it will affect you.

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On 12/08/2017 at 4:48 AM, JenCab said:

Got sleeved about a month ago.. never been a smoker..but smoked hookah1 occasionally. Going out with some friends soon and want to know..how long do I have to wait to smoke hookah1 again and have a drink?

I used to smoke. I would not now as I would not risk a blood clot for an outing with friends , me personally not judging others, I know some who say they smoke after sleeve and they are still alive and kicking .

Drinking I was told wait 3 months.

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Ask your surgeon also.

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I don't smoke so no help there but I waited 6 months for a drink per my Drs recommendation. I have no issue with drinking now, same tolerance as before but I feel like it's wasted calories so I never go beyond a glass of wine on occasion.

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