Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll

[vickie6866 4]

I thought the title was eye catching and fitting for my questions. I am hoping to be sleeved in the first couple weeks in the new year, and have a few questions for those who have done more research than me in these areas. I have an active sex life and wanted to know what is the amount of time that I need to abstain to allow my new stomach to heal properly. I have bought my chewable vitamins and I can see that they don't offer the different amounts that my usual Vitamins do, when will I be able to resume taking my regular vitamins. Lastly the rock & roll part; I have a very active professional and social life and like to do lots of different things that may not be too good for a new sleeve patient. When is it safe, if ever, to have a drink or two, and when is it safe to get into a moderate paced workout, dancing routine. Thanks in advance for any and all responses.

[juliarh 35]

Hi -- this is what I was told by my surgeon, but PLEASE note that every surgeon's recommendations are different and you should ask/follow his or her suggestions:

1. sex -- we could have sex within 2 weeks following surgery

2. alcohol -- I was told I could have it now (3 months out) -- BUT from what I've read and learned, alcohol is empty calories -- you will be using up a fair amount of your day's allotted calories on alcohol. In addition, from what I've read, the alcohol immediately passes through the stomach to your small intestines, making you feel buzzed immediately and then it wears out immediately. So, might not be worth it until you're done with the losing phase of your post-op adventure. In addition, you probably should avoid any carbonated drinks -- beer, champagne, spritzers, etc.

Hope that helps -- and if I don't have the facts right about alcohol (those who are done losing have a better grip on it) then I'm sure others will chime in.

[Tiffykins 672]

Hi there and welcome ! ! ! As for the alcohol, I was restricted for 3 months. Sodas were out for 6 months, and heavy lifting (anything over 10lbs) was restricted for 6 weeks. Normal working out could resume at 6 weeks out. As for the pills, I was allowed to swallow pills no bigger than a regular m&m around 4 weeks out. You'll want to remember that with alcohol comes some dehydration and immediately post-op, you might struggle to get in fluids. That goes for night clubbing, dancing etc. You'll just want to make sure you're hitting your calorie/protein/fluid goals to ensure success. Just play smart, and you'll be fine.

[vickie6866 4]

Thanks for all the good information. I am getting sleeved on 01/10/2011 with Dr. Kelly, and I am getting super excited right now.

[chilo1 62]

I was allowed alcohol (1 drink once in a while) after 2 months. I used to be a party girl myself, the first time I went out after surgery i managed 2 cocktails (cosmos I think) and I'll have a drink every now and again, mostly diet coke with rum or vodka (lower calories) but as Julie said beware, because they are empty calories! I completely lost mu taste for wine (red, white even rose which I used to love!) I do hope i get to love my wine again!