Just enjoyed a glass of wine (not yet banded) and thought... Can u still do that after the band? Also I have occasionally gone out with my friends to the bars and probably drank more then I should... Can I do that after the band?

Many people enjoy a drink after being banded. I've had one or two recently, however when I do, I am sure to count them in my daily calories.

Alcoholic drinks are nothing but empty calories so just be careful not to over do it.

Do they have any problem going down?

i am enjoying a glass of wine with my sister right now and no problem going down. I was banded on nov 13th.

I also have 3 1/2 cc in my band.

Hi there! I wanted to let u know. I'm 6 weeks post op. and still enjoying my drinks. I'm 25 and we still go out and party a bit and drink more then I should a bit too. The only change I have made is cutting out cider (which I love) its too gassy and upsets the works a little. I'm a wine girl anyway so it was fine for me. Just stay away from carbonated stuff. Stick with spirits mixed with juice, vodka lime and waters, wine. And eat before you go out! I do notice I get drunker quicker then I used to. Ohhhh to be young <3 I can see some of the older people shakin their heads at me. But u only live once

Ahh yes Kma87! Im 26 and enjoy a few bars every now and then! lol... exactly you only live once

I'm not a regular drinker but I did have a small glass at christmas (my first since surgery at almost 12 weeks out) and it was fine.

You don't have to be young to enjoy a drink. I have a few wines very week. Sure the loss is a bit slower but I'm still losing

Im in melbourne, australia and we are allowed a glass a night

I am 18 and here in New Zealand that's the legal drinking age. Since alcohol is heavily in our Barbecue/backyard/laid back life style I know it's going to be IMPOSSIBLE to cut Alcohol out completely.

I plan on counting every alcoholic calorie and allowing for it once a week or so (and of course nothing carbonated.)

I know it's not ideal but its what works for me!

I have drinks fairly regularly and haven't had any issues...just stay away from carbonated stuff. Living with the band has really made me love wine now

I think what I see in most these threads is that most people will count their drink calories into their total for the days, enjoy if your doctor says ok just remember alcohol is empty calories and they can make some over eat because lowers you inhibitions . It is true many enjoy a drink or glass of wine and have no problems.

I would not have gotten the band if I could not drink on it. The thought of never having a glass of whiskey while I'm cooking or some wine with friends is upsetting...that's how I relax! Cutting out beer has not been too hard, but I miss it. Also, it can be the cheaper alternative to wine, so that's a bummer.

Not to be a black cloud but it concerns me when I see post like... It will be impossible for me to avoid alcohol... I am young and want to party once a week with my friends....

No one says you cannot drink with the band. But nothing is impossible to avoid and say no to. So if you do and want to continue to lose weight please be mindful of the calories.....and the food choices you make after a few drinks...

Before i was banded I drank socially 3/4 times a week entertaining for work and on social occasions.. Those occasions didn't change after I was banded, I just made a choice to drink Water instead. I had my first taste of alcohol after losing the first 100 lbs. I really didn't enjoy it. I just lost the taste for it and couldn't see the point of the empty calories. I will have wine now and again and on vacation I will have some fruity frozen drinks but that's pretty much it.... My weight loss has become to important to jeopardize .

I haven't had any alcohol since being banded only because I never was a drinker but tonigjt I will to Celebrate the new year, staying in the city at a classy hotel with friends and am going to enjoy a glass or too.

My surgeon and nutritionist have said its fine to have wine if I want too. Moderation is the key.