Question: Can we have a cocktail?

My surgeon said that its never good to have a lot of alcohol because of the empty calories but if u r at a party or get together and u want to have a cocktail or two, it's fine. No beer tho cuz of the carbonation.

My surgeon said that its never good to have a lot of alcohol because of the empty calories but if u r at a party or get together and u want to have a cocktail or two' date=' it's fine. No beer tho cuz of the carbonation.[/quote']

My Doc said no alcohol; I don't drink so no changes needed here with Me ???ƒ

My doctor has no problem with non-carbonated alcohol once in awhile (after healed from surgery) but says it shouldn't be a regular thing.

I do have a drink once in awhile but I'm always careful to count the calories against my daily allowance when I do.

I drink. I never stopped drinking. I've drunk alcohol all my banded life. But I'm also aware that alcohol are empty calories and breaks my doctor's first rule of 'don't drink your calories' but as long as I either burn it off with exercise or realise it is going to make it harder to lose (or even gain if I drink enough) then I'm happy to own that decision.

Thanks for responding PJ

Everyone: I never drink alcohol, but I asked the question because I just wanted to know in case I'm ever in a situation where I am offered a cocktail. I just want to be prepared. Thanks a mil!

Question: Can we have a cocktail?

Yes, we are allowed limited amounts of alcohol, and always have to remember that alcohol are empty calories which need to be included in your tracking.

The other important information is that it usually takes less alcohol for you to feel the effects of it. My surgeon warned us about this effect, and stressed that he would not be writing any letters in defense of his patients who might get DUI charges.

I waited the advised 1 year, well almost an entire year, before having a glass of wine. I could only drink half of the glass...

I'm enjoying a bottle of Moscato right now! I count the calories and enjoy!

A general rule to live by: [almost] Everything is okay in moderation!

I don't drink either but it was a question I asked my surgeon before surgery. I have been know to partake in the spirits in the past but haven't in the past two years. I just wanted to know I case I ever got the urge again lol

Did not drink for 3 months and then ordered gin and tonic. Drank about 3 sips and could not hold any more. Next time it took me over 1 hour to drink one small g and t and was like I had drunk 3 pre lap band. Goes to my head must faster.