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Okay, does anyone have any information stating that alcohol is dangerous too soon after surgery ? All I can find is "it can impact you differently" in other words you feel it a lot faster and of coarse empty calories and the risk of transfer addiction, but all that aside, I'm looking for actual research showing it is a risk to staple line ect. My surgeon had no stipulations on alcohol following the sleeve and in fact said "it's a liquid" you'll be fine, I had 2 margaritas about a month out. However, I recently had a revision so I'm looking for information in order to make an informed decision this time about if I would want to have a drink next weekend while out of town for the Holiday.

I'm only 3 weeks 3 days post mini bypass but Iv had 2 prior weight loss surgeries so really I'm an 8 yr vet. Here is what I can tell you 100%, your eating will be what you want it to be. You can stay on plan, always eat Protein first, make good choices and treat yourself in moderation, or, you can disregard everything you've been told and the eating plan recommended to you and go back to old habits. You can eat junk food and fast food and more less anything you can get down. Where you are one year from now, is a question only you can answer.

I felt exhausted and more less beat up. No pain, just uncomfortable really but as soon as I was starting to feel better I ended up in the ER dehydrated with pneumonia in both lungs so then I felt terrible again. I'm 3 weeks and 3 days post op and the last 3 days has been more less amazing compared to the last 3 weeks ! I finally have some energy back and feel like myself again. I thought this would be a breeze as it's my 3rd surgery but this one kicked my butt, be prepared for anything !

3 weeks 3 days, the drain is the furthest to the left, more on my side.

I am 3 weeks and 3 days post op and my incisions Including the drain look amazing!! My drain was never stitched once they removed it and it's barely noticeable. I had glue only on the outside of all of mine and I'm wearing a bikini today and feel like they don't draw any extra attention.

Im sorry you have to go through that, I hope you find the support you're looking for. My point is only that with the band you may not need a revision because of the crohns but there is about a 90% chance you would need a revision from all of the many complications that come with the band and yes it's easier to revise than a bypass but it's still another surgery and surgery is always a risk. Good luck to you.

There is a thread going called "Keep this post going things I look forward to not food related".

I love a good glass of Moscato and I love a good piece of cheesecake and jelly and poptarts and snickers. But when I have my surgery on June 15th I choose to give up those things. The thread I mentioned is a great read when you are tempted. It drives the point home what we have all deprived ourselves of being overweight. We chose fat and food over playing with our kids and crossing our legs and riding roller coasters. I choose roller coasters over fat.

There is a thread going called "Keep this post going things I look forward to not food related".

I love a good glass of Moscato and I love a good piece of cheesecake and jelly and poptarts and snickers. But when I have my surgery on June 15th I choose to give up those things. The thread I mentioned is a great read when you are tempted. It drives the point home what we have all deprived ourselves of being overweight. We chose fat and food over playing with our kids and crossing our legs and riding roller coasters. I choose roller coasters over fat.

So you don't believe in living a life of moderation ? You don't think that it's possible to be enjoy those things on occasion and still be successful post surgery ? Why not have both and just find a way to incorporate the things you love as an occasional treat and eat well and stay on plan the other 80% of the time?

Regarding the differences among each surgeon I am glad they are taking each individual into consideration when providing their guidelines-it makes me feel like they are considering the person and their situation and not just "this is what is done". Not everyone is the same...as we all know...

Iv never known this to be the case and Iv worked in bariatric surgery for years. Yes, every surgeon has their specific beliefs and guidelines however that from what Iv seen is for all of their patients and not an individualized plan unless there would be some very serious health issues to consider or some extenuating circumstances.

2-3x a day, yep totally obsessed and have been for years.

3 weeks and 2 days post op and today was by far the best day Iv had !! I actually felt normal again ! For anyone still struggling hang in there, this time last week I was hating life !! Amazing what a difference a week can make !!

How far out are you ? What phase of eating ? That could have something to do with it.

One week, the 3rd week post op.

Search week 3 stall, it happens to everyone.

This is from the ASMBS :

Misconception: Many bariatric patients become alcoholics after their surgery.

Truth:

Actually, only a small percentage of bariatric patients claim to have problems with alcohol after surgery. Most (but not all) who abuse alcohol after surgery had problems with alcohol abuse at some period of time prior to surgery. Alcohol sensitivity, (particularly if alcohol is consumed during the rapid weight-loss period), is increased after bariatric surgery so that the effects of alcohol are felt with fewer drinks than before surgery. Studies also find with certain bariatric procedures (such as the gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy) that drinking an alcoholic beverage increases blood alcohol to levels that are considerably higher than before surgery or in comparison to the alcohol levels of individuals who have not had a bariatric procedure. For all of these reasons, bariatric patients are advised to take certain precautions regarding alcohol.

If you're someone who occasionally partakes, there is really no reason not to continue to do so. Telling patients to never drink again is absurd and completely unnecessary. Yes transfer addiction can be a concern but there are many things besides alcohol that are risky. I for one more less became a whore after I lost 100 lbs. Thankfully it wasn't long lived and I came to my senses before I ruined my life and my reputation !

Mine said 3 months.

Yes it's possible to gain when working out as your muscles swell and hold Water, but there is no such thing as starvation mode. This was proven in the Minnesota starvation experiment years ago. If it existed, anorexics would not be able to literally starve do death.

There is no such thing as starvation mode. Just keep doing what you're doing. Your body needs to take time out to adjust after a big loss but you will keep losing as long as you burn more than you consume.

Hormones are stored in fat cells, as we lose weight our emotions are all over the place ! Definitely talk to a doctor, you may need an estrogen patch or yes antidepressants. Also, as the weather is getting nicer be sure to get out in the sun ! A great natural antidepressant ! Are there groups you can join locally ? Does your doc office offer support groups or can they give you the name of someone else in your area that may be interested in a support person ? You're new life if just beginning !! You're doing amazing and need to get out there and start enjoying what you've worked so hard for !!

You lost 15 lbs in 8 days !! This is your body regrouping. It's trying to figure out what just happened. This is completely normal and expected. Focus on recovery and not weight loss the first month.

One week clear liquids, 1 week full liquids, one week purée, one week soft back to regular foods as tolerated in week 5.

Thanks ! I'm hoping. How was your Mexico experience ?

Thats so good to hear! I've been wondering how you were doing! So everything went well it sounds like? Unfortunately I've had a hard time. Pneumonia in both lungs and dehydration but today was my last dose of antibiotics which have made me sick so I'm hoping that it's all up hill from here! 16 lbs is great! That's what I've lost too but it's that's been since 4/20 when I started the "pre op" I'm still fighting feeling tired everyday so that takes some time! I'm glad you're home and doing good though! Thanks for the update!

I was the exact same way ! Now that I'm post op thankfully it's easier to keep under control. Too busy trying to get in liquids and Protein and balance recovery with getting back to real life.

Definitely surgeon preference, I had one and it was removed 24 hours after surgery thankfully because it was very uncomfortable for me.

Use the spirometer!! I ended up with pneumonia a week post op and it's made an already rough journey so much harder than it would have been !! Also do everything you can to stay hydrated, that's no fun either ! I'm 19 days post op today and just now feeling good again.