Hey there

I am hoping ya'll can help me , I am 2 months post-op( down 34 pounds, YA MEEEEE) and doing GREAT. I have been very fortunate to not have any problems with eating or nausea or acid refux. My husband is coming home this weekend from Afghanistan and we are planning a "honeymoon weekend" downtown and I am wondering what alcohol drinks I will be able to drink. In the past I have always been a Miller Lite girl , but everything I have read said beer does not usually do well with the sleeve. So what about Captain and diet coke( again what about the soda issue) . I know we will be having a few drinks and I would much rather not have the "bad stomach" issues , so I would appreciate some ideas of what would be ok to drink. Another silly question, have you found that you get "drunk"faster after the sleeve,? I also dont want to get sloppy drunk early in the night. I obviously have not had a drink since I was sleeved. Thanks for your input.

T

Take a tiny sip and wait to see what happens. My research says don't drink. I'll have my procedure in April and am trying to stop the wine now!

Hey there

I am hoping ya'll can help me , I am 2 months post-op( down 34 pounds, YA MEEEEE) and doing GREAT. I have been very fortunate to not have any problems with eating or nausea or acid refux. My husband is coming home this weekend from Afghanistan and we are planning a "honeymoon weekend" downtown and I am wondering what alcohol drinks I will be able to drink. In the past I have always been a Miller Lite girl , but everything I have read said beer does not usually do well with the sleeve. So what about Captain and diet coke( again what about the soda issue) . I know we will be having a few drinks and I would much rather not have the "bad stomach" issues , so I would appreciate some ideas of what would be ok to drink. Another silly question, have you found that you get "drunk"faster after the sleeve,? I also dont want to get sloppy drunk early in the night. I obviously have not had a drink since I was sleeved. Thanks for your input.

T

I haven't drank anything but I would stay away from the fizz. Do a martini or straight Captain.

Congrats! Without knowing, I don't know that I would chance it. I wouldn't want to ruin an important night by getting sick or having long lasting tummy issues....are you totally against drinking a non-alcoholic drink you are used to?

Have fun whatever you decide!

White wine is my safest bet. The first time I drank, I got drunk fast, sobered up faster. With time tolerance has built up, and now I have zero issues catching and maintaining a good buzz.

Vodka and cranberry juice

I would recommend you trying a few sips of wine or a mixed drink with juice before you go out just to make sure you don't get sloppy on your weekend out. Congrats on your husband's return ! ! !

My surgeon said no alcohol for at least six months preferably a year. Carbonation I still can not do at almost 5 months out it hurts.

I don't find that I get drunk faster post-sleeve; that said, I get drunk from 1/4 of a 1-oz cocktail, so that's not saying much. I find that I have even less tolerance for acidic drinks (wine included). I used to be ambivalent towards wine, now I can barely stomach it - not only because of the taste alone, but it also seems to make me nauseous after 2-3 sips. Regarding carbonated drinks - I don't like beer, but I've had carbonated cider on occasion and didn't have any problem with it. I just take small sips and pause for a few minutes to let out any burps that may have formed so I don't feel uncomfortable.

Not sleeved yet and a big wine drinker now, so I guess I can't help at all.

I do have a question and hope it isn't too out of topic: how do you manage food, sleeve and worries when your hubby is in Afghanistan? Mine is leaving in Summer and I'll be sleeved at the time and I am worried about my feelings and not compensating them with the usual tactics: food. He won't stay long (Italian army doctors do not stay there for more than 3 max 4 months because they're needed here as well) but still...

Congrats on hubby's return! <3 Enjoy your time.

As for the alcohol, I was told NO until I reached goal. So just be careful!

As for the alcohol, I was told NO until I reached goal. So just be careful!

My thoughts exactly!

And enjoy your "honeymoon" time, it's well deserved!!!

I am only 2 months out and my favorite drink is vodka and cranberry juice. Wine is ok too just depends on the acid reflux. I get drunk just by looking at a drink now after surgery. It also only takes about a half hour to hour and I am sober again. I can't do beer or soda. I have tried and it is still way to much carbonation for me. I would try a drink at home first. Good luck and congratulations on the Hubby coming home. Have fun.

Just stay away from carbonation and you will be fine with anything else. 2 months is plenty - it's not like alcohol is magically bad for your staples or something, it's just the empty calories they want you to steer clear of.

I'm also two months out and had a half a glass of wine and felt it real fast. Take it real slow and I agree try it home.

Have a great weekend with your husband, you both deserve it.

Not sleeved yet and a big wine drinker now, so I guess I can't help at all.

I do have a question and hope it isn't too out of topic: how do you manage food, sleeve and worries when your hubby is in Afghanistan? Mine is leaving in Summer and I'll be sleeved at the time and I am worried about my feelings and not compensating them with the usual tactics: food. He won't stay long (Italian army doctors do not stay there for more than 3 max 4 months because they're needed here as well) but still...

hey

I am not a big wine drinker , but I do like idea of vodka and Cranberry juice. I am actually doing great with not "mood" eating, its been pretty easy so far, you will be amazed it takes very little to fill you up. I have learned to not put the foods that will make me want to snack in the house. I will be having a" double wammy" soonmy son will also be in Afghanistan by the end of the month.. Wheew.. Thank the lord I did get sleeved ...LOL . Good luck

Thanks ya'll for your input.. Think I will try the vodka and cranberry juice and take it slow..