Alcohol

[Mamafam 0]

I had gastric bypass in December, I’m in Vegas this weekend and really want to have a cocktail...Has anyone had a drink 4 months out and if so what kind of drink?? Thank you

[GradyCat 3,693]

I think it'd be okay, but they warn you that your sensitivity to alcohol will be much greater/you'll get drunker quicker, so be careful.

[FaithandHope 53]

Nothing with bubbles. No soda mixed drink or beer. My personal drink to sip on is vodka and peach schnapps on the rocks. I sip very slowly. You do have to be careful we are lightweights now.

[danieocean 260]

I live in Vegas and, girl, I get it. I had my first sip of alcohol 6 weeks out and was fine. I drink Jameson on the rocks with a lime every now and again. I'll have one "shot" (sipping, not shooting LOL) and sip on that for a few hours. Usually that's all I'll need in a night. Saves on the bar tab and empty calories. Not a huge drinker, but we just vacationed in Ireland and was worried I'd miss out on all the distilleries! I was totally fine (that was 3 months out). The posts above are right, your sensitivity/tolerance will be much different than before. Just take it really slow, you should be fine. Martini's or straight up liquor would probably be your best bet. Try to avoid bubbles and especially sugary drinks like daquaris at all costs! Best of luck and enjoy your trip!

[danieocean 260]

51 minutes ago, FaithandHope said:

Nothing with bubbles. No soda mixed drink or beer. My personal drink to sip on is vodka and peach schnapps on the rocks. I sip very slowly. You do have to be careful we are lightweights now.

Ohhh, I've never tried that combo before! Thanks for the tip

[NYJenn 1,463]

I did vodka and cranberry at 4 months. I was fine. Just take it slow

[nursenays 57]

I had bypass December 3 and had my first glass of wine about 2.5 months post op. I was a big drinker before and now get buzzed fairly quickly. I’ve had liquor too, I can tolerate it well with no issue. I go to Vegas a couple of times a year and can’t imagine NOT having a drink 😊