OK, I know this has probably been asked before but... I like to drink beer on the weekends and I'm know that I shouldn't drink beer after the surgery because of the calories but... Is it ok to drink beer on the weekends or something? How is beer drinking after being banded?

I have had no problem with beer-none. There are beers out there with very little carbonation. I like having a beer or two on ocassion and have had no issues whatsoever. I don't get drunk any faster either.

People can get mad at me for my opinion but here goes. I did get the band to change into a healthier person but I'm not going to give up having a beer or 2 at a get together. There are so many changes that I am making that once in a while not everyday I will indulge. Yep they're empty calories but I know that if I exercise a little bit more that day before hand or more the next couple of days it'll help.

OK, I know this has probably been asked before but... I like to drink beer on the weekends and I'm know that I shouldn't drink beer after the surgery because of the calories but... Is it ok to drink beer on the weekends or something? How is beer drinking after being banded?

I guess everyones different..... I was a very big guy 361 lbs and used to drink a 12 pack during a football game or a case or 2 on the weekends.............. i loved it now 156 pounds lighter I will occasionally have a few beers during the game or in the summer out on the boat... I just drink them A LOT slower I get bloated when I drink too much. on the average i will have 2 or 3 beers when im drinking.... i think the most i ever had since being bandedd was about 5 in the course of the night...and i just felt so uncomfortable............ but at least i am saving a ton of money on beer!!