What do you drink when you go out to clubs or partys? How did you deal with a hangover since your not supposed to vomit?

awesome did u drink some your 2 weeks before surgery.im just sfraid to drink caz it gives me munchies.do you still have your self on 1200 calorie diet

Yes I drank during my pre-op diet, however some doctors restrict alcohol during the pre & post op diets, my doctor did not. Always follow your doctors orders.

Alcohol does give you munchies, it also makes your band feel looser. This is something that you have to manage, "the munchies" is head hunger and the band will not stop that.

I still eat around 1200 calories a day. When you reach your goal and you want to maintain nothing really changes. You need to eat the same healthy meals, same volume of food, exercise the same, drink the same amount of Water. If you don't the weight will creep back on. This is why I call it a lifestyle and not a diet. It is for life.

I use to go to diner and drink with BFF now I want to do this but will I ever get to eat normal food anytime soon? Like a hamburger. Or BBQ ...can't stand thinking I may never get to go hang with BFF and do dinner and drink

I use to go to diner and drink with BFF now I want to do this but will I ever get to eat normal food anytime soon? Like a hamburger. Or BBQ ...can't stand thinking I may never get to go hang with BFF and do dinner and drink

Why wouldn't you? GO out with friends, have a burger (you might only eat the meat or meat & half the bun) or have BBQ. The only difference is the amount you eat & the way you eat (bit size, chewing, slowly, etc)

I can eat anything and I do eat what I want. I've had hamburgers, bbq, cake, ice cream, etc... I measured my food & counted my calories. Most important is to not deprive yourself, learn to have what you want in moderation.

Thank you ajtexas

Ajtexas. So How soon we're you able to eat normal food, I am 11 days postoperative.

My post op diet was 2 weeks liquids, 1 week mushy foods, 1 week soft foods. Every doctor is different and the post op diets change all the time. My best advise is to do what your doctor says, don't rush it. 11 days out you stomach is still swollen and needs to heal, eating too soon causes your stomach muscle to have to work and that could dislodge stitches and/or the band. (not trying to scare you, this is just what my doctor told me)

I know it is hard, I remember well. But, it is only temporary and it is important to let your body heal.

Good advice from AJTEXAS!

I have been drinking the entire time. its ok. ive drank from shots to regular Margaritas. i just drink slow...

Banded: 12/14/2009

Stats: start 221-Goal 145- Lowest 145- Current 172

Got to goal 9/2011

Doctors discovered lung infect from fluid aspiration- 9/25/2011 (band fluid was taken all out)

1/2012 adj. 3.5 no restriction had several mini fills thru the months.

11/09/12 at 6.0cc need another adjustment.

next adjustment 7/29/13

I had a dirty martini today :-)

I just turned 21 yesterday and I had my first 'legal' drink which was a margarita and everything was fine...I've never had a problem drinking with the band. of course like everyone says just account for the empty calories. But I think we all know that.