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Has anyone noticed your band allowing you to eat more when you've had a drink or two? I don't drink much but i have noticed on the past 2 occasions i've had a beer or a glass of wine I semm to be able to eat more. I've got pretty good restriction, but after a glass of Chianti at dinner the other night I was able to eat my entire meal which never happens anymore!

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I have noticed it too. i dont know why it happens, maybe the band relaxes lol

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Be careful with beer...beer has carbonation and most doctors advise no carbonation for the health of our bands

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I don't know that it was easier for me to ear more after drinking but I did find myself on a few occasions over eating after having too much to drink and Yes be careful with beer!.... as my band got tighter it got to where I can't drink beer anymore because it just foams up and comes back out :( so I stick to wine now....... sure wish there was a bud light lime flavored wine :)

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Only 6 wks in and I am not a big drinker now, but I would love a glass of red wine, but to scared....... I find my shelf looking at people in pubs with a Red and missing the occasional drinky pooh

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Has anyone noticed your band allowing you to eat more when you've had a drink or two? I don't drink much but i have noticed on the past 2 occasions i've had a beer or a glass of wine I semm to be able to eat more. I've got pretty good restriction' date=' but after a glass of Chianti at dinner the other night I was able to eat my entire meal which never happens anymore![/quote']

Alcohol does relax your band, so yes you can eat more after drinking.

Just be aware of that so you don't overeat. I enjoy my wine before dinner, I do log it and I'm very aware of my bands tightness or lack of after.

Good luck.

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I can't eat after I drink I get stuck every time

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Be sure to drink before you eat, and wait 30 minutes after. Also, wine in moderation is no problem. It may even relax you and your band. Just don't burn up too many calories and save room for Protein.< /p>

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