I am curious if people here actually enjoy a drink or two post op? I have a christmas party tomorrow night and am wondering if I should sip on a drink or avoid it completely.

Specifically, I'd love to know:

1) Do you get tipsy (or drunk!) really fast now or the opposite?

2) Do you enjoy the taste? I used to be a wine-o, but now the idea or smell isn't appealing at all. I'd be more inclined to sip a vodka drink or something...

3) Any other thoughts you'd like to share on the subject?

I figure many people might like to know, considering 'tis the season!

Thanks!

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mmm beer :drool5: I miss beer as much as I miss soda! I just love my carbonated beverages that craving has NOT gone away. I am 9 weeks out and I will be perfectly honest (and probably yelled at) I have not obstained completely from alchohol. I have had a half of glass of red wine on occasion and it felt kind of acidic in my tummy. Don't recommend. Def go with like vodka and oj or cranberry, much easier to take and you are at least getting some nutrients from juice. I like grapefruit juice so that is what I would get. I miss beer though... man I miss beer! I wonder if white wine would be any better?:cursing:

I'm not a beer drinker so that has never been an issue.

I was released for alcohol consumption about 3-3.5 months post-op. I didn't even attempt anything until just recently (6 months post-op), and I had 2 glasses of Reisling white wine over a 4.5 hour period with dinner in between at my husband's squadron Christmas party.

I had absolutely zero negative effects. I never caught a buzz, I didn't feel drunk or tipsy, I did feel relaxed, and enjoyed the wine fully. I love wine, and my tastes have changed back to how they were pre-op so I had zero issues with taste. Some people report a burning sensation with hard liquor like vodka, rum, Jack D or Jim Beam. I'll stick to a couple glasses of wine here and there.

I used to be a big rum/coke or Big red soda drinker, and I enjoyed many mojitos in my time before surgery. But, now I try to steer clear of sodas. I do have a Big Red soda on occasion, and the only thing that happens is I burp after each sip, and it takes me 12 hours to drink one bottle of soda. So, I haven't ventured into drinking true liquor drinks, but might have one on New Year's Eve.

MGambino: after only 9 weeks and you look like that? WoW you should be the poster child for VSG. LOL Please tell us that is a picture from a long dam time ago, that you are trying to get back to looking like. huge sigh. anyway, drink a small amount of what ever you want and if it tases/feels good count the calories and get on with it. I used to drink beer too, and still buy it for Hubby. I don't miss it though. I had some champgne punch at a party last night. No problems. I do not believe alcohol per se is a problem with the sleeve its self. I think the problem is the usless calories. And, the fact of staying hydrated. Alcohol will leave you quite de-hydrated. You need to protect your sleeve for awhile yet. I am really watching it until I get my lab work done Jan 15. Be cautious.

One question my husband asked before my surgery was if I could drink. Dr. Aceves said the occaisional glass is fine, just count it into my calories. I do not feel the desire to drink nearly as much as I used to. I have had wine, vodka mixed drinks, and a margherita since surgery (6 months ago). It takes me much longer to drink and I found that the margherita was just too strong for me now - my husband drank most of that one. My friend also had some hard cider, that was a bit bubbly and made me burp a lot. I have felt fine with the wine and vodka mixed drink. I find that I do tolerate less (I used to be able to keep up with the big boys). But now, one glass of wine lasts me all night! Wine seemed to affect me a little more than the vodka drinks, that went down a little smoother and didn't make me feel tipsy.

To lower my calorie intake, I have made some adjustments - I use crystal light cranberry or orange and a shot of vodka. This keeps the drink around 70-100 calories (depending on what kind/how much vodka you use). If you're going out, take the crystal light singles, order vodka and Water, and just add your own flavoring. Wine is about 100 calories for 5 oz. (depending on kind/alcohol content) or about 500ish calories per bottle to put it into perspective.

MGambino: after only 9 weeks and you look like that? WoW you should be the poster child for VSG. LOL Please tell us that is a picture from a long dam time ago, that you are trying to get back to looking like. huge sigh. anyway, drink a small amount of what ever you want and if it tases/feels good count the calories and get on with it. I used to drink beer too, and still buy it for Hubby. I don't miss it though. I had some champgne punch at a party last night. No problems. I do not believe alcohol per se is a problem with the sleeve its self. I think the problem is the usless calories. And, the fact of staying hydrated. Alcohol will leave you quite de-hydrated. You need to protect your sleeve for awhile yet. I am really watching it until I get my lab work done Jan 15. Be cautious.

Forgive me if i'm wrong but I believe that is a picture of Brittany Spears.

gingin: good catch. I did not even think of that. I was just so shocked at the picture! Funny lady. I gotta get a picture posted, mine would be Kathy Bates.hahahahaha

anyway thanks for the heads up.

so gullible here. sigh

gingin: good catch. I did not even think of that. I was just so shocked at the picture! Funny lady. I gotta get a picture posted, mine would be Kathy Bates.hahahahaha

anyway thanks for the heads up.

so gullible here. sigh

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Carolyn you crack me up all the time. Here I am, sitting here, Christmas Eve miserable watching floors dry (literally) and saw your two posts. Your the best!!