When i met with my pcp and told he about getting banded, she told me, the only thing i need to know is, i can never drink alcohol again...it will ruin my liver...but my nutritionist, who is affiliated with my surgeon, has told me no alcohol for 6 months, then after thati just have to take it easy because it affects you differently. And obv its a good idea to stay away from high cal drinks. Who is right?

Looks like opinions vary widely from surgeon to surgeon. Mine told me no beer, because the carbonation will stretch the pouch, but hard liquor and wine are ok.

Empty calories. And the effect of the alcohol loosens inhibitions and may cause/allow you to eat things that you normally would avoid. I know a bariatric nurse who says that alcohol will slow weight loss for 3 days.

If I really really really want a drink, I'll have one. I do avoid carbonation. Most of the time I'm happy with having a sip of my husband's drink.

Everyone has to do what is right for them. For me, I wanted to get my weight off quicker. Now that it's mostly gone, I'm a little less strict on myself. YMMV.

My surgen said alcohol was fine but just know that its calories. I think it will be fine from time to time

Yes it will. The carbonation will effect, cause bloating, and could casue vomiting.

Never been told that.

I have had as many as 2-3 beers at a ball game or at the beach with no problem. Just not with food. But then, I can't drink anything with food or else it will come back up. And not from bloating but from overfilling my pouch.

As far as calories, I find i can go without food for long periods if I want to. So a couple of light beers might be all I have that dy at the game.

Never been told that.

I have had as many as 2-3 beers at a ball game or at the beach with no problem. Just not with food.

But then, I can't drink anything with food or else it will come back up. And not from bloating but from overfilling my pouch.

As far as calories, I find i can go without food for long periods if I want to. So a couple of light beers might be all I have that dy at the game.

Oh ok, I have been told but it could be the individual drinking it and how they drink it. I guess different strokes for different folks.

Never been told that.

I have had as many as 2-3 beers at a ball game or at the beach with no problem. Just not with food.

But then, I can't drink anything with food or else it will come back up. And not from bloating but from overfilling my pouch.

As far as calories, I find i can go without food for long periods if I want to. So a couple of light beers might be all I have that dy at the game.

Oh ok, I have been told but it could be the individual drinking it and how they drink it. I guess different strokes for different folks.

My PCP also does not understand that the band does not affect the way food is digested or nutrients are absorbed like gastric bypass. Alcohol, once you are healed, is no different whether you are banded or not. It is so-called empty calories but I have a cocktail or a glass of wine every evening...