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Alcohol Two And A Half Weeks After Surgery?

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?

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    • Jean McMillan
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      It must be making you crazy to see all the different surgeons' instructions on this as well as a million other issues. I've read all the responses so far (I think) and don't recall seeing this tidbit

    • Tuckersmommy10
      Tuckersmommy10

      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

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      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

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    Gosh girl I would need a drink after reading these posts! Lol Im 5 weeks out and I'm considering having a drink....maybe two very soon! :)

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    Have a glass of wine, or even have a mixed drink, dont have the beer! I waited a month, keep in mind you are not in the green zone yet! Im going out this weekend and im restricted as of 8.1.12. Im going to drink very slowly tonight, very very slowly. Like anything else try it in moderation all of our bodies react different

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