No alcohol for one year?

[nrmanning 0]

I was banded by Dr. Ferrari in Houston and was told the same thing. I don't drink that much, maybe one drink every few months when celebrating or something so no big deal for me. I do understand it can be hard to do but in my mind, its not forever.

Ask your dr again and see what he/she says and ask why.

Nina

[momcof3 1]

My program at Kaiser Richmond CA told us no alcohol ever again. I think their biggest thing against it is it is empty calories and they don't want you to trade one addiction for another. But they also have the no carbonation, no caffeine, no gum, no drinking from straws, no smoking ever rule too. So it really varies from program/doctor.

[BgB9 9]

Even my ultra conservative doc (waits 8 weeks for first fill) only warns of the empty calories and carbonated mixers. He's more concerned with nuts and milk than booze. As long as you're considering the calories and you aren't on pain meds anymore, it shouldn't be a problem.

[bambam31 168]

Even my ultra conservative doc (waits 8 weeks for first fill) only warns of the empty calories and carbonated mixers. He's more concerned with nuts and milk than booze. As long as you're considering the calories and you aren't on pain meds anymore, it shouldn't be a problem.

OK... WTH... I'll bite... What's wrong with nuts and milk? I enjoy a periodic handful of peanuts and drink milk everyday.

As far as alcohol/carbonation/caffeine etc... My doc says everyone's tolerance level is different... test the waters cautiously and see what your tolerance is. Personally, I started drinking beer again about 6 weeks post op. I started liking it way too much and I'm certain it was a factor in my weigh loss coming to a halt. I've temporarily given it up and taken up exercise it's place. Headed in for fill #5 tomorrow with about a 17 pound loss in 4 weeks.

Brad

[heschete 0]

I was told no alcohol for 6 months.

[BgB9 9]

OK... WTH... I'll bite... What's wrong with nuts and milk? I enjoy a periodic handful of peanuts and drink milk everyday.

Brad

He says it is the hidden calories. According to the surgeon, you can follow the diet perfectly all day, grab a handful of almonds and a glass of milk and gain weight. Nuts go through the band very easily, so they don't fill you up but add a ton of calories. Same with milk and other dairy, right past the restriction so don't fill you and have a lot of calories. Every time I see the guy, he goes on about nuts and milk. It is to the point of being comical.

[bambam31 168]

I just love all of the different philosophies of these surgeons... it is comical for sure!

Brad