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I had surgery on 5/17/13. I had 2 drinks on my birthday, August 2, (cosmos). I got buzzed after 2 sips. You will get buzzed really fast! But what's weird is the buzz goes away really fast. I was a pretty big drinker before surgery. I drank 1-2 a week. In the summer, and the Holiday's maybe even 3 times a week. I enjoy girl time, a glass of wine with dinner, or a beer with the hubby. However after surgery, I've had sort of an aversion to alcohol. I don't know how to explain it. Since August, I've drank maybe once a month, mostly vodka mixed drinks, and had no issues, and have enjoyed them. I think like with anything else, moderation is key! I also stay away from anything bubbly. Sadly no more beer for this girl. Good Luck, and as with everything make sure your doctor clears you to drink!

Last time I checked, this website was a support group for everything that is involved in the lives of fellow Sleevers. If you can't, or flat out just don't WANT to be supportive of a fellow Sleever in pain, then MOVE ON and keep your criticism to yourself. I have NO DESIRE to support a spouse of a Sleever who is suffering. I don't need to hear the other side of the story. I LIVED IT MYSELF. You can't make this crap up! If my Sister-Sleever is asking for comfort, that's what she gets from me.

I had Gatorade G2, 15 calorie Lemonade, Muscle Milk Light chocolate from costco, sugar free Jello brand strawberry and orange Jello, other brand jellos, were NOT good, tasted weird after surgery, chicken broth, plain (no flavor) Protein powder mix, and LOTS of Soup, Tomato, potato, butternut squash. Make sure you have a Protein bottle mix, cup with a whisk in it. You can get them at the health food store, I have 2, one for shakes, and one, to mix, soup, and add the unflavored protein to it. You will need one! Lots of magazines, or books.

Hi everyone just saw a list of peoples surgery dates for the month of May but I wanted to see if we can make this list for everyone so Ill start with mine and just copy and paste with your date. If your surgery is before mine just put it on top of mine if its after put it under and then the next person can do the same. If someone is having it done the same day just add your name next to theres (May 29, 2013: erics300, johndoe200) Lets see if this works.
May 29, 2013: erics300