OMG I had to sign a piece of paper today at my pre-op procedures stating that I agree to never have any alcohol for the rest of my life. The weird part is at the support group meeting this week. The Coordinator talked about not having to give up alcohol for ever, just know that it is empty calories Also to make better alcohol choices like Wine vs a margarita. Did anyone else have to sign a paper like that.

I have not been told that I cannot frink Crystal lite only that diet carbonated drinks may be a hazard

I think what dives me the most nuts is the contradictions. On Monday night the bariatric group is telling me it is OK to drink alcohol that is lower in calories in moderation once you meet your goal weight, but then 2 days later I am signing a piece of paper saying that I will never drink alcohol again. It i similar that they tell you not to drink crystal light or other sugar free drinks, but it is OK to eat sugar free jello and popsicles. Are the sugar free ingredients in those magically different then the sugar free ingredients in crystal light?

I had my first glass of wine this week (on vacation) Banded June8th

That is just crazy! Hey, for anyone who has drank with the band... how long after surgery did you drink? I'm getting banded on Monday... just wondering?