How long did you wait after surgery to have a drink? What was it? Did you tolerate it ok?

Wondering the same thing....I like to have a cocktail...or three with friends on the weekends.

I waited a month per me drs instructions. Be up front with your doctor so he can be honest about how long you should wait. But I have never have a problem with alcohol. Other than I have noticed my band get tighter.

i want to say the rule from my surgeon was like 6 weeks after surgery but i cannot recall for sure. If i made it the whole time i'd be surprised - i'm sure i indulged a little earlier than i should have. My go to drink is vodka (i stopped drinking absolute it got me way to drunk too fast - started drinking the diluted/cheaper stuff) with ice and water and then crystal light - any flavor. A great, low cal, non-carbonated drink. CHEERS!

I have been trying to find something to replace my beer, skinny girl has several things that are good and low on calories!

Wine is always a wonderful option!

Thats it....straight shots. LOL!

Hi everyone, I'm new round here... And am stoked to hear you can still have a few drinks. Can I ask ... Do u drink less with the band? I am not banded yet and currently have around 3 -4 glasses of wine most nights. I'm hoping the band will help me cut back A LOT ! cheers. Kiwi.

Lemon drop shots! !!

Glad to hear I'm not the only one! :0) I have a small glass of wine about once a week and it doesn't seem to upset anything. Still can't do beer as its too carbonated.

I drink wine, i like moscotto but can only have a little of that because it's bubbly. I also drink skinny girl sangarita.

I don't have any problem as long as the drink isn't carbonated, but it will absolutely get you drunker faster!!! The band really effects the alcohol absorption.

pinot grigio

skinny girl margarita

vodka and crystal light

about one month post op

doesn't take as much to get me loopy now !

1-2 drinks, thats it !

I stopped drinking beer once I got banded now I Drink Don Julio Tequila had a beer a couple of weeks ago and felt so bloated won't drink beer again

I too drink vodka with crystal light. I do find that I dont lose weight if I drink too much in a week though.

I Love this post.. Not banded don't even have a date. But very happy when I do get the band I can have an alcoholic beverage once in a while