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My Dr's office just called to schedule my surgery. OMG! Finally this is happening. I'm having a hard time figuring out when to do it though. My best friend of 12 yrs is getting married. I'm in the wedding & want to make sure that I'm feeling good. My questions for everyone is if I have my surgery 4 weeks from the wedding, 1 How was everyone feeling by then, & 2 I know this might be ridiculous but when my friends & I have a party, we PARTY, so how long did everyone wait to have a cocktail? I know I can party without it but I wouldn't mind having one or being able to toast with some wine? Any advice would be great!

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4 weeks is plenty and yes, you'll be able to have a drink or two- just know that the alcohol might hit you a lot faster after surgery than it does now.

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I was 4 weeks post op.. Now mind you this girl used to knock back 15 Gin and Tonics a round... I picked Crystal Light Lemonade and Raspberry Vodka as my post op drink of choice.. and yes it hits you a lot faster, half a normal sized drink I was feelin a wee bit tipsy.. Enjoy and have fun :-)

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I picked Crystal Light Lemonade and Raspberry Vodka as my post op drink of choice.. and yes it hits you a lot faster, half a normal sized drink I was feelin a wee bit tipsy.. Enjoy and have fun :-)

I also love diet cranberry juice and vodka with fresh lime. It's called a "cape-codder" if you order it around here. Make sure you ask if the juice is diet though, at a bar they usually only have the regular juice and the calories are wicked steep! Also, I totally agree, I'm 3 sheets to the wind after 1 drinkypoo now. Yikes!

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My doctor isnt so strict when it comes to drinking alcohol after having the band.

He recommends staying away from carbonated drinks and only having 1-2 because you will get drunk faster.

4 weeks after the band you will be back to normal. I was about 99% back after a week

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