Can we have an occasional alcoholic beverage?

[Melisa1 0]

Hi guys...Im 3 weeks post op and we are supposed to go camping on the beach tonight. I was wondering if it would do any harm to have a couple mild drinks, besides the extra calories.? Im not much of a drinker at all but once in a while i enjoy a glass of wine or something. Any advice is welcome. :Dancing_sorry:

[ckelly37 1]

I was told u cant have any alcohol or soda for 6 months..i dont know what ur doctor recommends but id ask..good luck

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Your best bet is to call and ask your doctor. Most say no alcohol for a certain period (for one thing it can impair healing)...so follow your doc's advice, like ckelly says! :Dancing_sorry:

[thinkingslim70 0]

My dietician (who works with my surgeon) has told me its ok to have a glass or 2 of red wine once a week but I didn't ask how long after surgery.

[bjperkins54 0]

It really depends on your doctor I think -- mine said after 3 weeks -- I can eat regular food, regular activity and the occasional alcoholic drink is not an issue. I haven't had any of my red wine for 3 weeks -- 3 more and I'm gonna open a bottle and toast my new life with 1 glass of fine red wine!

[donnabarney 0]

I would go ahead for one or 2. I used to drink lots of red wine. now I don't. but in the last 8 months 3 times i have had a few drinks, but am really carefull of calaries.

[chicamam1 1]

i have drank wine but i dont believe my body can tolerate it anymore i get buzzed to quick and the next day i felt dizzy. ( dont know if related or not) i love it but im going to stay away from it. i dont like the reaction my body has to it now.