male only Alcohol and common sense

[Allison0927 329]

I went to my orientation today. I met with the bariatric head of the hospital. The hospital has performed over 7,000 lapbands and are a center of excellence.

With that said, the lady was banded 7 yrs ago. Her husband and son are both banded as well. And on top of it, she runs hundreds of support groups so has a LOT of experience.

Today she mentioned she orders a shot of vodka and then a glass of Water. Then she mixes her crystal light into the Water and add's the shot. She also said she DOES have carbonated bevvies. Not often and she said it much slower because you have to let the bubbles go down. But she said every once in awhile she craves a diet orange soda or a beer.

So with all of her experience, I trust her in not giving out bad info as she keeps pretty up to the minute. Anyways, champagne may be tough to drink and may not be your regular go to, but I am sure a few sips here and there will be ok just like having a martini every so often.

THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT I DO!!! i order a shot of vodka in a tall glass with ice water and i add crystal light - can have 3-5 of those during an evening - BUT go much lighter on calories during the day to make up for it. I'm steadily losing and i drink like that about 1 time every 2 weeks. I do not ever do carbonation, however. Haven't touched it since surgery.

[Jachut 487]

Alcohol affects me the same as it ever did, it didnt change when i got banded. Im only really a wine drinker, one or two is enjoyable, three is a good buzz and definitely no driving, more is ugly. Same as always.

[Allison0927 329]

Alcohol affects me the same as it ever did, it didnt change when i got banded. Im only really a wine drinker, one or two is enjoyable, three is a good buzz and definitely no driving, more is ugly. Same as always.

LOL i love it! same as me - i don't see any difference pre-band v. post-band on drinking alcohol - effect is the same. I did go from being a big lite beer drinker to clear (color-less) liquor - usually absolute vodka + water/crystal light - so the buzz is faster and more intense - but i attribute that to the beer v. liquor - again, though, no difference pre and post band (only difference i can see is i eat and weigh less and that may quicken the buzz - but that would happen regardless if i was banded or not)

[Soundman999 3]

Alcohol AND common sense...Hmmmmmmmmmmmm...Interesting....It will never catch on!!

[RbL7FB 4]

carbonation on a "regular" basis is more of the issue. As the carbon dioxide from the carbonation expands in your "pouch"; over a period of time you run the risk of stretching out the pouch. As with ETOH, it is more HOW you consume it, if you have eaten, etc.... no changes... Just try not to over-do the carbonation....