I was banded on May 19th and my husband and I have an anniversary coming up. Can i drink wine? Will it hurt my lap band? I am super worried but would love a glass of wine to celebrate our lives together. It is our tradition at the same restraunt for 4 years. Please let me know as I am eager to tell him the news.

Plus i hear that we get drunk faster. Is this still true even though i have no saline in my band yet?

Thanks,

Matheny

I was banded on May 19th and my husband and I have an anniversary coming up. Can i drink wine? Will it hurt my lap band? I am super worried but would love a glass of wine to celebrate our lives together. It is our tradition at the same restraunt for 4 years. Please let me know as I am eager to tell him the news.

Plus i hear that we get drunk faster. Is this still true even though i have no saline in my band yet?

Thanks,

Matheny

Today is my 6 month anniversary of being banded and I drink wine...never had a problem. I think most doctors advise against it because of the calories. Congratulations!

Yes I agree, I don't think it will hurt the band at all. 2 caveats are that it has lots of calories and could reduce your inhibitions so you may eat something not on your plan. Havea great anniversary!

Thank u. I can't wait.

the don't drink is because of calories - and I think the only reason you may get drunk quicker is because you are taking in less calories and losing weight/body mass - drink and glass of wine with your hubby and have a Happy Anniversary

I was banded almost a year. Every so often I have a margarita or even a beer. Draw back is that alcohol has empty calories. Also, if you have been banded awhile and have not drank alcohol in a while and have lost weight you could have an unfamiliar reaction. Take it slow.

PaulaSA

Thank you so much for the advice. One more thing, can I go swimming. I know they say not to but I am for wks out.

Thank you so much for the advice. One more thing, can I go swimming. I know they say not to but I am for wks out.

They don't want you to swim/take a bath while your wounds are still healing... you take a chance of getting infection. I think my Dr. said 1 month. It's been a while, I can't remember exactly.

Wine is fine! Stay away from Champagne and beer, the bubbles aren't good on the tummy for many folks.

as long as you are thourghly healed especially the port location. thats what took the longest to heal. my doc said 6 weeks.

PaulaSA

How do u know if u are completely healed.

I don't think it will be a problem as far as hurting the band, but just be careful because I know when I drink it lowers my inhibitions and I eat things I shouldn't. As long as you are aware of that you should be ok. Happy Anniversary!

Thank you so much for the advice. One more thing, can I go swimming. I know they say not to but I am for wks out.

All Drs are different. I was allowed to swim after the 2nd day!

you know your heald and this is meaning on the outside just like any other sore or cut heals. the skin has no scabs.

PaulaSA