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i do not. I have heard if you are not careful you can land in the hospital. The smallest amount can have grave effects on us as it goes directly into the blood stream.

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Nope no alcohol . They say I can drink after a year . A friend of mine had vodka on the rocks after 3 months . Why wouldn’t have alcohol in my view if u r trying to lose weight

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No, I don't drink alcohol, but I didn't before getting the sleeve either.

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Yes I started having cocktails again about 1 month post surgery. No issues. Was told that with the weight loss I would feel the effects of alcohol faster. I haven't found that to be the case. Since my stomach can't handle as much liquid I now order doubles.

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My doc says no alcohol for a year

I have a friend who does vodka on the rocks or with crystal light , after 3 months

me, my view is why waste the calories ?

no alcohol till goal . Its a small price to pay

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I was told to avoid alcohol for a year. Also, if you haven't already been warned everyone should've been. We are at higher risk of becoming alcoholics after surgery than before and I have seen it where I work. It's one reason I didn't immediately choose to have the surgery. I've seen several persons with this problem at my place of employment. So, be careful and follow your medical team's advice.

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I don't drink often, but when I do, it's hard liquor. Honestly, there are just fewer calories and carbs than in wine. I usually do vodka and Water and I add Mio flavoring to it; it's yummy!

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21 hours ago, Jazzy1125 said:

i do not. I have heard if you are not careful you can land in the hospital. The smallest amount can have grave effects on us as it goes directly into the blood stream.

Yeah, that's not true. It is processed through our stomach and intestines, not straight to the blood stream.

IME, alcohol does now affect me more, but I attribute it to being nearly half my previous weight, and not being able to pad my stomach with food before/while I drink.

I drank very rarely during most of my weight loss phase. I was working hard to get to goal, and didn't want to add additional empty calories.

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I've had a glass of wine at a happy hour or at dinner with friends. I'm a fan of chilled white wine, sav. blanc or pinot gr. Nothing sweet but I think that's personal preference. The red doesn't settle well in my stomach, feels too heavy and thick for some reason. I would totally do vodka, if I like it- but I don't so my options are pretty limited.

I tried a glass of champagne on new years, the first carbonated drink I've had since my surgery (this past March) and it did not go well. I'll spare you the details but no, absolutely not- never again. lol

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Am I the only sleever who gets on well with bubbles? They don't really bother me at all (although I choose not to drink fizzy pop now, because of the calories).

I've cut wine out on an every day basis, but if it's a special occasion, I'll have some Prosecco or a nice red.

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On 01/23/2019 at 05:55, looly said:



Am I the only sleever who gets on well with bubbles? They don't really bother me at all (although I choose not to drink fizzy pop now, because of the calories).




I've cut wine out on an every day basis, but if it's a special occasion, I'll have some Prosecco or a nice red.


I have no problem with bubbles in any form.

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44 minutes ago, sillykitty said:
1 hour ago, looly said:


Am I the only sleever who gets on well with bubbles? They don't really bother me at all (although I choose not to drink fizzy pop now, because of the calories).


I've cut wine out on an every day basis, but if it's a special occasion, I'll have some Prosecco or a nice red.

I have no problem with bubbles in any form.

All the more Prosecco for us, eh? ;-)

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