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So, yesterday I went to a micro brewery festival and tried about 6-7 different beer & wine over the course of 9 hours. I know, I know, you're not supposed to drink beer when you're banded. But, I hadnt had a drink or anything since surgery and so I was going to let my hair down a bit.

Everything went fine. No problems, no pb'ing, no vomiting from drinking too much...nothing...

Well...today, im super super super tight, for some reason. Everythings having issues. Even Water.

Do you think somehow the b&w irritated my band a little bit? This has never happened before so Im a little worried. (AND THIRSTY)

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I would think it might be a dehydration issue. Alcohol seriously dehydrates you and probably since you haven't had a drink in a while, you notice the effects more. Drink lots of water! I have heard that pedialyte is good for re hydrating after drinking too much, but Im not sure about the sugar content in it.......

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I have read that alcohol consumption makes the band tighter but I don't know why or how to solve excessive tightness. Good luck!

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I had this same issue after having 4 wines one night!!! I BP'd once and gave up on eating - try and get your fluids in, I ended up sipping all day long and was really misreable:( I learned my lesson-one drink is pleanty on occassion!!!

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I drink wine every couple of weeks and haven't had any issues. Beer might have irritated you.

Get some liquids in as best you can and be mindful the next time, try one with out the the other, or avoid the alcohol all together.

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I would stick to the wine, the carbonation is a killer. Not literally, I just mean if I cheat I with coke, champagne (no beer for me) I feel very uncomfortable.

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The bubbles in beer expand in the tummy. You now have a tiny tummy. All those bubbles probably expanded and irritated that tiny space.Stick to liquids for a day or so. Try some warm liquids. When my tummy hurts I always make a cup of peppermint tea. Works like a charm.

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I dont have issues from a glass of wine but have three or four and I will spend a couple more days rather tight.

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