Hey guys, can anyone tell me about alcohol and wine with lapband ? before getting banded I would only drink on special occasions just a glass or 2.i have not drank since i got banded,will it be diffrent after being banded? can any one tell me ? i am going on vacation sept,7th to hawaii for our 1st wedding anniversary and would like to have a drink or 2 .and info would be appreciated!

thanks tonyann

Hey guys thanks for the info !! and you all bandster are so funny and crazy !! you all think that could be a lapband side effect !! LOL

tonyann

Lol. LB flying into someone's drink. Lol.

Hysterical, all of it!! I can't stop laughing as I am picturing it all!!

My surgeon doesn't have the no carbonation rule. He says our digestive tract is not a closed system, the gas will escape. So, I enjoy beer from time to time. I am maintaining, so I am not trying to create a calorie deficit like I was when losing. Early on in my banded career, it might cause hiccups sometimes. Not so much now. I am breaking his no liquids with calories rule, though...oh well. I love my beer!

As others have said, just be mindful of the calories.

My surgeon doesn't have the no carbonation rule. He says our digestive tract is not a closed system, the gas will escape. So, I enjoy beer from time to time. I am maintaining, so I am not trying to create a calorie deficit like I was when losing. Early on in my banded career, it might cause hiccups sometimes. Not so much now. I am breaking his no liquids with calories rule, though...oh well. I love my beer!

As others have said, just be mindful of the calories.

Cool, that's interesting. I love hearing different ideas behind the carbonation/no carbonation rules

I have had skinny girl margarita or other light ones. Maybe one per month.

I don't like mixed drinks or beer, i live bourbon straight, and i don't like to sip it. I don't drink often but i wonder if i'll be able to drink a shot of bourbon after being banded. anyone know?

I know a woman who had lapband put in. Her husband got a very nice promotion at his job about a month after she had had her surgery. His company took them out for a nice spendy dinner. She thought she'd Celebrate so she ordered a beer. She took one drink' date=' sat there for a couple of seconds and "EXPLODED" all over the table! The carbonation did not sit with her at all.

Once in a while I really want a beer... but I have stayed clear of them![/quote']

I mostly drink wine but i have had a few beers my brand of choice is bud light platinum ill have one or two and be fine but after going to my primary i have decided to give up alcohol completely

I don't like mixed drinks or beer, i live bourbon straight, and i don't like to sip it. I don't drink often but i wonder if i'll be able to drink a shot of bourbon after being banded. anyone know?

Check with your surgeon as to his/her rules on alcohol. As to a contraindication for it, no there is not. It is not carbonated, so there would be no discomfort. It is a clear liquid, you should be able to drink it at a normal rate. As in, I could "shoot" Water, I have done shots of tequila. I can freely drink water, milk, beer (even with carbonation). I can chug water and non carbonated liquids. Beer I don't chug. I don't sip it, either.

Just remember, if you are told to wait 6 months to a year before imbibing, your tolerance will be lower. However, we still metabolize liquor the same as we always have, so you won't be a true "cheap date."

I got drunk for the first time since my surgery last night. My surgery was June 4th. I did drink a couple beers (we were playing beer pong) but mostly I did vodka shots. My secret to never being a cheap date is to drink lots od poweraide zero while drinking. It keeps you very hydrated.

As far as carbonation goes, I don't have discomfort. I just can't chug it. Small sips are best.