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Omg I completelyyyy feel you on the sushi craving. I saw a picture today and my mouth was watering! I am two weeks post op today and have definitely had moments where I feel so defeated because I'm tired of eating Soup and Protein shakes! After literally sobbing to my mom she brought home Snacks and convinced me that if I chewed them well I shouldn't have a problem. Now I am noooo way condoning to stray from your physicians meal plan, but from personal experience, you're not going to die if you have a little something different. I eat very little still and probably around 500 calories or less. But yesterday I really wanted a Thai curry and had a teeny bit of brown rice with it and I was completely fine. I've even had a couple of goldfish, hummus, a thin slice of cheese and tofu. As long as you chew well, eat slow and listen to your body, you shouldn't have an issue. Don't think that you're never going to have these foods again because it's simply not the truth. I've seen so many sleevers posting pictures of their sushi and pastas. It's all about balance and making healthy choices, not depriving yourself. Hang in there, it will all be worth it soon enough I just know it!

I am 8 weeks post op...I decided to give up beer (hard to do), wine (even harder) and just have a low or non calorie drink or shot...i had a dirty martini, stayed at home because I was afraid of how it would affect me, aside from alcohol hitting faster I was fine, one was more than enough.



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I'd recommend waiting 4-6 months so you can be confident in your ability to eat and drink Water before imbibing. Alcohol can hit us like a ton of bricks, so going into it well hydrated and with food in your system, you'll fare best.
Keep in mind our livers are under stress from the weight loss, another reason to wait as long as possible, and limit yourself to one drink in a night.
Even though things will seem different, going out and having a good time is the main thing.

I am seven months post and have an occasional. Try to have low sugar drink. Never have carbonation again (sad) so no more beer. (Sad). But I realized (1) I don't really like drinking anymore and (2) it did nothing for me. I didn't get buzzed. Haha. So sticking to maybe a glass of wine if that. I feel too good to go back to the old ways. I'm down 64 lbs seven months out.

my nutritionist and surgeon both say no drinking until a year out because of empty calories. They suggest getting to your goal weight, but to each his own.

I am 6 weeks out in 2 days and I can drink (my Dr. green lighted me) the brown stuff (bourbon, whiskey) and red wine, with zero issue. I had a sip of my wifes long island... no dice. Carbonation isn't your friend. But I had to test it to see how my stomach would react... Just gassy and burpy for hours after.

I had wine after three months on a cruise - no issue. Keep in mind alcohol consumption will stop weight loss in its tracks. It also didnt take a whole lot to get loopy.
A reasonable doctor will tell you that you will need to live your life. Its not reasonable to assume you will never drink alchohol, eat something fried, eat cake, eat something bad for the rest of your life. If you are reasonable about it you can do those things once in a while.

My doctor cleared me from pretty much everything 8 weeks. Got sleeved in May down almost 70lbs working hard so I have a couple beers with the guys every so often. Just be careful when you do drink I can no longer drink angry orchard without getting a stomach ache. Also I drink so slow my beer usually gets warm before I finish it lol...

My doctor told me to wait at least 3 months. I'm almost 4 months and just barely had my first drink last night. I had vodka and diet cranberry with some Water. I had no complications, but I was drinking water as well.

I'm preop but my dietician told me no carbonated drinks ever (so sad about that) and that if I did drink that 1 would be my max because it would hit my blood alcohol so fast

I was told to wait a minimum of 3months post op. Had one wine cocktail on my birthday (at the 3 month mark) and felt tipsy half way through it.

My Dr. told me not to have any alcohol till at least the 8 weeks are up. I am no longer allowed to have carbonation. He said red wine was my best option.

6 weeks post op. My glass a wine very Friday night goes down just fine. Cheap buzz off 1/2 glass of wine. Seriously, have a driver if your out in public. Your blood alcohol level will increase quickly.

Order a faux-tini when out with friends!

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My doctor said to wait 6 months. I've since had drinks on two occasions and it didn't effect me any differently than prior to surgery however, I have no real interest to drink because it bumps my calorie count. I will however order a glass of wine at social events and nurse it.

If you decide to drink you may want to start *very* slow and be in a safe place. It causes some people to vomit, some to have dumping syndrome, some are lightweights, some are completely fine. I am almost 6 weeks post op - I drank twice and it did not impact me too much. However, I was very hungry when I drank and realized I made poor dietary decisions. I started munching on chips, Snacks, dips, etc. Nothing filled me up because I was drinking at the same time so it passed through me fairly quick - never had a chance to stay long in my stomach. Just something to consider (made me kind of regret the decision). I agree with what everyone said above. The best choice is not to drink but be careful if you do.
Keep up the good work!!

My NUT said I can have wine or a shot but not for at least the first month or two. It should not replace a meal.

Might want to google drinking after bariatric surgery to get some more info on it. My understanding is that it can become an issue for some folks, and can sometimes end up being a substitute addiction. If your weight issues are related to sugar, then alcohol will exacerbate those cravings because that's what it is made of. It's common for alcoholics to end up eating a lot of sugar after getting sober, and vice versa. Also, with our little tiny stomachs, we should prioritize getting nutritional value out of whatever we put in it. Alcohol has none. I quit drinking a few years ago and thought all of my friends would notice, but hardly anyone did, and if they asked, I just said I wasn't drinking due to meds I was taking or because I had some other dietary restriction. The choice is yours of course, but at some point, we all need to face the fact that we can't eat or drink like normal people. If we could, we wouldn't be here. I know sleevers who do imbibe now and then with no issue. That's great for them. Personally, I just don't want the empty calories and I always eat more when I drink, so there's that. I'm sure you will make the choice that is right for you, just make sure you are fully aware of the risks. [emoji4]

After reading posts on here, there are huge differences in what the docs say. Mine said no carbonation ever. No alcohol for a year, better if never again. Full of empty calories, and said that many people become dependent bc of depression from having the surgery.

Everyone is different. Every doctor will tell you different stuff. My Dr. said I need to stay away from carbonation for the first 6 months to help my stomach heal. But I can drink brown liquor after 3-4 weeks with no issue. I, in fact had a whiskey and half a glass of wine 2 nights ago at a wedding. I'm almost 4 weeks out and it went great. No issue.
People also talks about how you become a light weight.. well, that isn't my case. I was fine.
Now, I'm not a heavy drinker, but consult your DR. and NUT.

My doctor told me no more alcohol period. It's going to be hard but you've already gotten this far. I'm not drinking anymore for myself, I've invested so much in this weight loss journey. I'll support and not judge any decision you make. Good luck.

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Hi! I'm new to BariatricPal and might I say this is a very cool website/app! I'm 21 years old and my surgery is on August 18! I'm super excited and a smidge nervous but it's really nice to get to see so many others going through the same thing as me! My pre-op diet starts on Sunday.

Hi, I'm new to this app, and have a question that I'm kind of nervous about asking. I am currently on the pre-op liquid diet and am going to be sleeved in 11 days! I'm very excited and motivated to start my wls journey.
I just recently moved to Southern California because I'm starting school here in the fall. All of my friends are in Northern California and have no idea that I'm having this surgery. I was wondering at what point, post-op, were you able to have a drink? I am by no means an alcoholic, I'm just a 21 year old girl who loves to have nights-out with her friends.
Fortunately for me, all of my friends live 6+ hours away so I won't be seeing them as often. But when I do go to visit, it will be expected that we go out and a have a few drinks. It will be obvious if I go out and don't part-take. I am of course able to say no, but I'd rather not go out with them at all if I can't act how I normally would, if that makes sense.
Please no judgements

Hi! I am getting my surgery done in Tijuana, Mexico by Dr. Jalil Illan. I've heard nothing but amazing reviews from his patients and I recently met with him via FaceTime. He is so incredibly nice and makes you feel very comfortable. I've been looking into Bariatric surgery for a few years now and have gone through two different doctors in California and I must say that Dr. Illan has made me feel most at ease, confident and not at all worried. I would definitely recommend you looking into him as a surgeon!

Yes I have heard so much good reviews regarding Dr. Illan. If I do decide to go to Mexico he will be my first choice.