Next weekend I have an annual girls weekend at the lake. Yes, this includes alcoholic beverages. Maybe a few. Before surgery the only thing I drank was beer. Has anyone had beer post surgery? I'm afraid of the carbonation. Any other beverage options? I'm not a wine drinker.

Next weekend I have an annual girls weekend at the lake. Yes, this includes alcoholic beverages. Maybe a few. Before surgery the only thing I drank was beer. Has anyone had beer post surgery? I'm afraid of the carbonation. Any other beverage options? I'm not a wine drinker.

I'm not a heavy drinker, I can go months between drinks. But I do have a few from time to time on occasions.

For instance:

In June we were on vacation....a Caribbean cruise. I had at least 2 mixed drinks a day.

Last week, the July 4th weekend, we went to a ballgame and I had 3 lite beers throughout the game.

Whenever we go out to dinner I will have a pre-dinner cocktail.

I don't drink anything else carbonated.

Now I'm not saying it is OK to drink while being banded, or when dieting for that matter. I'm not saying carbonated drinks are Ok either.

All I'm saying is what I have done, and have had no personal effects....other than the effects of drinking 3 beers at a ballgame.

I have not been banded yet, but I think this is a good question. I enjoy having a drink every now and then and wonder if that is a problem with having a lap band. Hope others that are banded will respond, so I can get some feedback as well.

Do not try it on an empty tummy. I have beer or a drink occasionly and it can hit home very quickly. It makes me my husbands cheap date, I share his meal and have 1 happy hour drink.

Do not try it on an empty tummy. I have beer or a drink occasionly and it can hit home very quickly. It makes me my husbands cheap date, I share his meal and have 1 happy hour drink.

You're funny!! LOL

Im not a big drinker either, but there are a few occasions in a year, and this is one. Does drinking the beer do anything to you? Burps? Have you heard leaving it sit out for 30 minutes to lose its fizz? Can it stretch your pouch?

I have been banded over 2 yrs. Never had a problem with the occasional beer. However, the day our son found a job, 1 year after graduating from college; I celebrated. Only problem was...... I had taken a Zoloft, and I hadn't eaten all day. I had 3 chicken wings, and a Raspberry Long Island, boy did I feel good. Then some fool bought me another one because they had never seen me drink. I have been married 33 yrs., and my husband had never seen me drunk. Well, I wan't really drunk, I was sick. It looked a lot like drunk. One drink was where I should have stopped!:party:

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1 oztequila…………. 69 cal

1 oztriple sec………..103 cal

1 ozfresh lime juice… 8 cal

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How about vodka and cranberry? White wine?

I don't think alcohol is conducive to weight loss but this sounds like a special occasion so in moderation should be just fine.

Have a great time!

I have been on the skinny margarita kick. I drink a couple times a month (sometimes more even in the summer with all the bbqs and have had 110lb loss in a year and a half). I have not had any carbonation since being banded except for a glass of champagne for my sisters wedding (it actually bothered my but it was my sisters wedding).

I have also done the walmart brand sf drink mix. They have margarita line, strawberry daquari, cranberry. You could also do the vodka lemonade.

I am in maintenance mode so I do allow alcohol in my diet. Sometimes beer gives me the hiccups. Usually on the first sip, if it is going to happen. I hate it because it makes me look drunk, even if I am not! ugh!

The main thing to realize is that it is extra calories that provide no nutrition. You need to take that into account. I'd say try a sip or two and see how it goes. The only other alcoholic drinks i like are strawberry margaritas/daquiris and long island iced teas. Both with tons of calories.

Alcohol does not affect us differently the way it does bypassers, because our digestive systems are still intact. But if you haven't consumed as much as you might have in the past, your tolerance may be lower. Just something to keep in mind.

I say enjoy yourself!

I have noticed a lot of restaurants have a "light" menu for alcohol now.

They can make a lighter version of martinis and margaritas. I know juice isn't the best option, but it has not carbonation. I second a vodka and cran. sugar free redbull and vodka?

I think just asking the bartender what they can make that is low cal and no carbonation should give you a few selections. If they are true bartenders that is.

Are you talking about the Walmart version of crystal lite packets? I have never seen those flavors if that's what you mean. If it isn't them, can you explain what they are and where do you find them?

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I have been on the skinny margarita kick. I drink a couple times a month (sometimes more even in the summer with all the bbqs and have had 110lb loss in a year and a half). I have not had any carbonation since being banded except for a glass of champagne for my sisters wedding (it actually bothered my but it was my sisters wedding).

I have also done the walmart brand sf drink mix. They have margarita line, strawberry daquari, cranberry. You could also do the vodka lemonade.

I drink budwiser 55........only 55 calories per beer......me loves them! I have not found anything I can not drink! On that note, it's happy hour time and a vodka with peach snapple (0) cal is in order! Peace out and party on!

I have noticed a lot of restaurants have a "light" menu for alcohol now.

They can make a lighter version of martinis and margaritas. I know juice isn't the best option, but it has not carbonation. I second a vodka and cran. sugar free redbull and vodka?

I think just asking the bartender what they can make that is low cal and no carbonation should give you a few selections. If they are true bartenders that is.

Redbull is carbonated as well.

I personally have issues with carbonation, occasionally and I mean very occasionally can I handle a sip. It puts an extreme amount of pressure in my stomach and makes me honestly feel stuck. I loved a Red Stripe or Bud Ice before the band. It has been a year and a half now and I have yet to finish one whole beer. I am not a wine drinker unless they are sweeter and although carbonated, they are bit less than beers. I also let mine sit for a while, it bothers me less--warm.

I will also drink, gin or vodka mixed with cranberry or OJ or whiskey/amaretto/ midori sours. Ever since banding, alcohol is harder for me to consume for some reason..good thing I am not missing out. Before I could handle at least a few with friends......I have not been drunk or barely tipsy since banding, so one drink can make me fuzzy or not.

I'm a wine drinkier and have had no problems with that - but its occasional, I'm not an every day drinker like my parents. they open a bottle every night. I find I get very fat very quickly if I do that. Occasionally I'll have a beer and it causes me no discomfort or problems. I dont drink sweet cocktails/mixed drinks and such, ever. I've never really liked them and they're huuuuuuuge calories.

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