Seven weeks until my surgery...so may questions.

I enjoy a glass of wine occasionally, say 1 or 2 glasses a month. Is drinking alcohol any different post banding?:confused:

I posted on another thread about this... but I still have a glass of wine a once or twice a week, usually. I don't have many vices so a nice Chardonnay is a nice perk for me to have when I can. So I was so worried that if I had an RnY that I'd never be able to have a bit of wine now and again. (Of course later, I find out many of my friends with RnY bypasses can still drink, but being as a single who goes out, I was concerned.)

I told my surgeon before I was banded and he thought it was fine. So I just try to compensate for the carbs elsewhere - Works for me!

Happy Band Journeys to all...

Hello, I find my tolerance is really low (and it was pretty low to start with) with the band although I enjoy an occassional glass of wine with no probs. Had a huge bad episode with an irish coffee (probably from having it too soon after a PB) which was DUMB but I'm still a newbie and learning mostly thru hard knocks. Had a margarita (sip or two) and just found i didn't like it or want it and didn't even come close to finishing it. It's also somewhat of a challenge when following the no drinking with or after meals 'rule'. Alcohol is also an irritant to the stomach so I don't like to do to much of it and it definitely slows/stops weight loss for the week!

I am a wine/martini/margarita drinker. The first couple of months after surgery, some did not taste so great - like the margaritas. But now 6 months after surgery, alcohol is not a problem at all. As a matter of fact, red wine has been my saving grace when I could not eat - it relaxes me enough to be able to try the food again. For me, it seems to have the same effect as warm drinks on the band. It also helped when I could not get my calorie count up high enough to reach the 1200 to be able to lose. I find that it takes much less quantity to be able to reach the same buzz - where as before surgery, I had a high tolerance.

Once you're finished with the post operative healing period I would think you could enjoy those glasses of wine as you did before. BUT remember that they are loaded with extra calories and be prepared to work them into your caloric intake for the day.

Your absorption of the alcohol or the calories hasn't changed at all.

It is sooooo much better once you have been banded.The effect are almost instant.Great.I have never been a big drinker but I do like to have one or two which now feels like 4 or 5 .I take loads of ice if Iam out because with an empty stomach you get tipsy really quick.So enjoy and watch the consumption as you could find you stop losing if you have too often.Enjoy

Well, I am going drinking tonight as a matter of fact!! :kiss But like everyone else has said....there are lots of empty calories and you have to be careful of how much you drink. I have found that Martinis and Bloody Mary's are what I drink the best. I don't drink anything with fruit juice or soda. Actually....it might sound stupid but I sometimes feel a little better knowing that I am getting my veggies with a Bloody Mary even if it is laced with Vodka!!! :heh: Is that bad??? :paranoid Anywho! That is my take on drinking with the band. I also don't feel bad about doing it because that is the only day of the week that I drink, TGIF!! :clap2: :dance: :whoo: :rockon: Plus, the bar that I go to has free, fresh popcorn so I don't have an empty stomach all night!!! :popcorn: And then that is really the only time I eat popcorn too! So...everyone is different....but I see no harm. Take care!

Thanks to all of you who have replied. There are so many life changes that I will be facing, it is so nice to know that I don't have to give up a bit of an indulgence. I realize that I do have to consider the calories, but since I have a glass so rarely at least I have hope that I dont' have to give up my treat! Thanks and blessings to all of you!!!!!

I just finished a beer. I know, I know. No carbonation. But I haven't had my first fill yet and I can consume almost anything.

I have found that my tolerance is a bit lowered, but I can drink alcohol without a problem. I drink a glass of wine or a beer about 3 times a week, but I usually don't even finish it!

I am new to the banding, and I was wondering the same thing about alcohol. I like a couple shots of tequila, no mixture, has anyone tried straight alcohol. Does it hurt the stomach?

So some people do drink beer? I was kind of depressed about the thought of never drinking a beer again. You'd think not drinking pepsi would be more upsetting! hahaha. :faint:

So some people do drink beer? I was kind of depressed about the thought of never drinking a beer again. You'd think not drinking pepsi would be more upsetting! hahaha. :faint:

Yes, some do. But shouldn't (according to my doc). Doctors seem to have different ideas and advise their patients in different ways though. I am just staying on the safe side and avoiding all carbonation like the plague.

when I had my Lap put In I shared a room with a lovely lady that had been banded 2 years ago, she had started drinking pepsi once or twice a week, and though if it didnt cause her a problem , no worries.

well she started getting ulsers and Dr took her in to see and her pouch had streched and laped over the band. almost 3 times the size it should have been.

Moral of the story, just because it doesnt bother you does not mean its not hurting you.

No bubbles!

Vodka and orange juice for me, with a couple of strawberries and 1/2 a banana. I try to drink healthy, hehehe.