I am thinking about getting my lapband surgery done and just wondering if I can continue having drinks after the surgery. Thank you for your help

Alcohol? Yes, they're OK in moderation. Some (most?) surgeons advise you to avoid carbonated drinks though. And alcohol may hit you a lot harder/faster post-surgery.

One of my friends limits herself to a shot glass full of whatever,

That way she doesn't over drink, or drink to many empty calories

Its an easy way to keep your drink portions under control!

Hope this helps.

I've heard that there are some surgeons who recommend that post-op folks drink wine (in moderation) because it can actually help weightloss. I don't know the mechanism though.

I've heard that there are some surgeons who recommend that post-op folks drink wine (in moderation) because it can actually help weightloss. I don't know the mechanism though.

I think it's good for your heart as well.

It Raises Good Cholesterol

Thins the Blood

Helps prevent cancer

and encourages your body to burn extra calories for 90 mins after you drink it!

Yummers!

There's no reason you can't although you need to plan for the calories that the drinks will have. Also, keep in mind that mixed drinks with carbonated mixers won't be good because of the carbonation and many people can't tolerate beer for a similar reason...

I am thinking about getting my lapband surgery done and just wondering if I can continue having drinks after the surgery. Thank you for your help

Should probably wait til you get home from the hospital! Sorry couldn't resist! Seriously, tho. Alcohol has alot of empty calories. An occasional cocktail is ok, but that's really a habit you need to get away from if you want to be successful.

I am thinking about getting my lapband surgery done and just wondering if I can continue having drinks after the surgery. Thank you for your help

IDK about some, but I drink beer about every weeken not all weeken, a day or so if's it an event.. I hv no prom. yet. I'v drink very slow and I had my surg.. march 2011

I guess it depends on your tolerence. hope this helps.

My surgeon said NO ! Simply because it's fattening. To many unwanted calories.

My surgeon says NO carbonation, pretty much ever again after surgery because it wears the stitches out that keep the band in place. I love beer. LOVE beer. And I LOVE smirnoff ice flavored drinks. Waaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! But I also love some mixed drinks like Sex on the Beach and other drinks mixed with juices, so i guess i'll be switching to those when I want to drink.

My surgeon says NO carbonation, pretty much ever again after surgery because it wears the stitches out that keep the band in place. I love beer. LOVE beer. And I LOVE smirnoff ice flavored drinks. Waaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! But I also love some mixed drinks like Sex on the Beach and other drinks mixed with juices, so i guess i'll be switching to those when I want to drink.

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When I go out and drink I stick to Vodka and Cranberry juice, that's the lesser of the evils. I can drink beer but I limit it to 1 or 2. I watched Dr. Oz the other day and they were saying if you are watching your calories Brandy is also an option.

I drink bloody mary's I am getting my veggie serving for the day, and only a shot of vodka. There is no carbonation, it is not loaded with sugar, and V8 also has protein. My surgeon told me" you have to live", but the calories you intake should not be empty, because you need the nutrients.

Thank you all for your advise. Kinda nervous about the surgery and how my life is going to change. It's a commitment for life.