I'm going to a celebration and would like to have a few sips. I know I will need to be careful as there will only be mushies in my system, but is this allowed?

Non-carbonated is ok. (Altho... it might be too soon)

A glass of wine might be alright, don't over do it.

I heard it takes a lot less...haven't tried yet!

My nutritionist said I could try a small amount of beer, and I would have to see how it felt. I agree, I'm sure it's only going to take an extremely small amount!

Alcohol is not reccomended at all for bariatric surgery patients. Do not drink beer. Beer has carbonation and will cause bloating and swelling. Alcohol in general increases gastric acid secretions and increases esophageal irriation. Number one you just had surgery, you are NOT healed. Think! Number 2 this provides empty calories and no nutitional value. I wouldn't trust any nutrionist that said beer was ok for lap band patients 2 weeks post op. I would refer you to your doctors post op instructions which clearly state what is allowed and not allowed in recovery period. This is a choice you made and you have to give up some things. This how life with the band is. I waited 6mos until I had a drink of wine but that is just me.

Wait until your body is recovered and post op swelling is gone before you decide to do things like this , and also discuss these things with your doctor not the nutritionist.

I wonder sometimes if people actually read pre op teaching and actually research things before they do them sometimes. Sorry to be blunt but seriously. This isn't a game it is your health and you don't want to take two steps back.

I am not trying to be nasty but I have seen several posts of yours that lead me to believe you haven't quite understood the purpose of the diet progression and the learning process that comes with the band. Did your doctor not give you pre op teaching and do's and dont's post op? I wish you luck and hope for your success with the lapband.

I was told to wait 30 days before having alcohol. I have also heard that for some, surgery makes their tolerance go down but mine has stayed the same.

Well ME personally I was banded 6/5 and last weekend I went out and got drunk. Am I going to turn in to an alcoholic to replace my food addiction? Hell no. Do I drink often? Nope. You are given directions/instructions and you choose whether or not to follow those. I chose not to for an evening. I'm 23 yrs old and to never drink again even sounds ludicrous.

Would I have had a drink 2 weeks after surgery? Probably not. But to each their own.

Alcohol is not reccomended at all for bariatric surgery patients. Do not drink beer. Beer has carbonation and will cause bloating and swelling. Alcohol in general increases gastric acid secretions and increases esophageal irriation. Number one you just had surgery, you are NOT healed. Think! Number 2 this provides empty calories and no nutitional value. I wouldn't trust any nutrionist that said beer was ok for lap band patients 2 weeks post op. I would refer you to your doctors post op instructions which clearly state what is allowed and not allowed in recovery period. This is a choice you made and you have to give up some things. This how life with the band is. I waited 6mos until I had a drink of wine but that is just me.

Wait until your body is recovered and post op swelling is gone before you decide to do things like this , and also discuss these things with your doctor not the nutritionist.

I wonder sometimes if people actually read pre op teaching and actually research things before they do them sometimes. Sorry to be blunt but seriously. This isn't a game it is your health and you don't want to take two steps back.

I am not trying to be nasty but I have seen several posts of yours that lead me to believe you haven't quite understood the purpose of the diet progression and the learning process that comes with the band. Did your doctor not give you pre op teaching and do's and dont's post op? I wish you luck and hope for your success with the lapband.

No I understand, and realize it's a choice I made. But it doesn't mean that I'm not allowed to have a hard time with things and ask people for suggestions, if you have read my other posts I'm asking for support and alternatives. Clearly they are issues a lot of members have, not just me. Just because something is written down on paper, doesn't mean it's easy to follow.

However, since I have made this decision I have been following it to a T.

Well ME personally I was banded 6/5 and last weekend I went out and got drunk. Am I going to turn in to an alcoholic to replace my food addiction? Hell no. Do I drink often? Nope. You are given directions/instructions and you choose whether or not to follow those. I chose not to for an evening. I'm 23 yrs old and to never drink again even sounds ludicrous.

Would I have had a drink 2 weeks after surgery? Probably not. But to each their own.

Thanks! I think it's too soon as well. I'm glad other people have had the same experience.

No I understand, and realize it's a choice I made. But it doesn't mean that I'm not allowed to have a hard time with things and ask people for suggestions, if you have read my other posts I'm asking for support and alternatives. Clearly they are issues a lot of members have, not just me. Just because something is written down on paper, doesn't mean it's easy to follow.

However, since I have made this decision I have been following it to a T.

My intent was not to be nasty but I am passionate about some things and very blunt. I have had my band 2 1/2 years and know what expect and try to help others. I do wish you success.

Thanks! I think it's too soon as well. I'm glad other people have had the same experience.

No problem! That's what we are ALL here for, to share experiences, not judge *cough coughhh

No problem! That's what we are ALL here for, to share experiences, not judge *cough coughhh

Maybe you should learn from your own posts. I didn't judge I posted from expereince. So take it leave it. I don' t need your validation.

Maybe you should learn from your own posts. I didn't judge I posted from expereince. So take it leave it. I don' t need your validation.

If you have to repeat over and over that you're not being nasty chances are you're being nasty. There's a difference in being blunt and being nasty. But hey, who am I :-)

WOW- Rude people-

Another thought- I drank about a month after being banded for a friends birthday.... I didn't feel pain and i got drunk on like 4 beers. I'm not a big drinker but it normally would take more than four. I would just be careful not to over do it. I have heard beer and pop are bad for LB paients- however i have drank both without problems. I do however find drinking pop- Even a sip while eating- i get a little "choked" up .... like it doesn't want to go down right...

GOOD LUCK!

I found it a little nasty because we don't know anything about each other or other's personal journey. For example, I am someone who is working EXTREMELY hard at this, but need support and have questions along the way because it's new for me to.

I appreciate the replies.

I have broken all the rules... I've eaten before i should have, and i've drank pop and beer and wine.... I've lost 57 pounds in a year ( banded 6/29/11 ) and i'm also 8 months pregnant.... And i also just ate a pudding.....

I'm still living, some people are just more up tight about the rules than others LOL

I just watch my calories, drink my Water and try to keep busy.