How soon can you have a drink?

[mems 1]

I'm 2 weeks post-op and just curious how long did you guys wait to have a drink? I'm sure its too soon just curious?

[roseyblue 0]

I'm 22 days post-op and I had my first drink last Sunday. Just tequila no mixer. Didn't have any problems.

[mems 1]

Oh ok that's good for future refrence thanx.

[LollyMoe 1]

I saw some good advice on another thread:

Be careful about drinking so much that you endulge in too many calories and you drink until you vomit. Some people eat more while drinking too. It's not fun.

My doctor suggests not drinking at all for awhile. I don't drink so it's not a problem for me.

[JUKU 1]

I'm 2 weeks post-op and just curious how long did you guys wait to have a drink? I'm sure its too soon just curious?

My doctor never told me anything about what he thought. But I had a cranberry vodka 4 weeks after.

[flowerchild 0]

My doctor never mentioned drinking. I had a bloody mary about a week after surgery. I would suggest asking your doctor about it. (Even though I didn't do that).

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Ask your doc. I was on liquids for 2 weeks post op and can't imagine even WANTING a drink then...I Wanted FOOD! Not liquor ! and liquor would've just made me more likely to cheat, sadly!

Anyway let your surgeon guide you on this.

[Brighton Belle 0]

I had a glass of red wine on post op day 3...it was lovely. I took a long time drinking it and really enjoyed it and one glass was enough.

[kimk 0]

I had a margarita about 2 weeks after the surgery. I drank it very slowly, and it tasted wonderful! I also had a couple of bites of refried Beans. I felt "normal" again.

[Padanelle 2]

I didn't ask when I could have my first drink, but I had my first post-op glass of wine when I started solids - 3 weeks after surgery.

I'ver read where some surgeons say to wait 1 year before consuming alchohol. At the info seminar I attended, my surgeon (who is also banded) says he usually has a martini before dinner, as it helps relax the muscles.