Any wine drinkers out there?

[banded07-n-ohio 1]

Used to be a beer drinker. No fizz for me anymore.

I do like to drink 1 or 2 glasses of wine most evenings usually before dinner on an empty stomach (then eat). I may drink 3 or 4 glasses on a weekend night.

So many different recommedations out there. Calories aside.... Has anyone been told this will harm your lap band?

[Padanelle 2]

As far as I know, its just the empty calories at issue.

Cheers!

[merry-one 0]

You are talking 150 plus calories per glass of wine (depending upon glass size). I've not been loosing and realized that my liquid calorie (wine & an occaisional martini) consumption has increased. I believe this is why I haven't been losing recently. So I figure I'm going to give it up (except for special occasions and include it in the calorie total) until I hit goal.

Good luck.

[banded07-n-ohio 1]

You are most likely right Merry. I was reading further on this subject after reading your reply. I too have been drinking more and more. It made me realize that I need to be careful on the "transfer of addiction" danger. Never thought I was a food addict until I got banded. Denial (the Nile) aint just a river in Egypt you know? I too haven't lost weight for a while. Thanks for the input.

[Carramia 0]

I drink Wine occasionally but I do notice that you get more affected by it quicker. Just becareful of that.

[oneflew 0]

I'm a big wine drinker and really have to watch my intake as it affects me a lot faster now than when I was 100 lbs heavier, (duh). My max is 2 glasses. I find I do better if I wait until after I eat so it doesnt affect me so much and because there is some restriction so that naturally slows me down also.

Good luck with this!

Sam

[bookwormswot 0]

How long did you wait until you had wine after surgery. I am only 16 days out but would have loved a small glass of red wine tonight.

[Jachut 487]

I'd have a glass maybe four nights a week.

I find to not affect my weight (and more importantly to not affect my food choices) I have to keep it to a reasonable glass (not a fishbowl!) and not drink every single night.

But moderate wine consumption has significant health benefits. There's no need to cut it out entirely.

I actually like to eat my dinner and THEN sip a glass of wine over the evening.

[Padanelle 2]

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How long did you wait until you had wine after surgery. I am only 16 days out but would have loved a small glass of red wine tonight.

I had my first post-op glass of wine when I started on solids - 18 days after surgery. I have a glass or 2 several times a week.

[bookwormswot 0]

Thanks, Padanelle. I get to start "soft" solids like chicken and fish on Thursday. I am definitely going to pick up a bottle of wine to go with it!

[banded07-n-ohio 1]

I think my dr told me to wait about 1 month and then drink 1 glass and see how I do. He said sometimes, especially when you are newly banded and getting fills "drinks" can cause irritation. I think it is pretty much individual. I have been having some heart burn and was wondering if that could be it. I think it is just plain old stress because it is better on the weekends.