What's the verdict on alcohol during the liquid phase? I'm two weeks post-op and kinda wanna join in the party a little bit. I know that i definitely shouldn't be drinking any carbonated mixers, but will a shot of something-or-other severely kill me or my stomach? I kinda got myself into something, too, and I don't wanna bail.

I know it aint good for the diet, either, but...

Advice would be great.

I waited until I was 6 weeks out. Alcohol can be a major stomach irritant, and since you are on liquids it's highly likely to affect you much faster than it would if you could eat real food.

I would definately follow ALL of the rules to the letter for the first 6 weeks after surgery. It's supposed to be the healing phase, and you don't want anything to go against your healing.

My doctor said nothing about no alchohol. I would count it into your calories & just make sure you don't have carbonation & keep the alchohol to a small amount. But, I am NOT your doctor.

My doctor said that I could have alchohol on the first day after sergury.

Just look out for the cal. and the carbonation.

I had alcohol right away. I didn't have any carbonated alcohol (beer) for at least a month tho... I was Skeered!

Just take it easy. I would see what your Dr. says and follow his/her rules.

PLEASE HELP:

I was banded on August 1st. ( week and two days ago. Tonight I had a huge craving which I stupidly fulfilled: salmon teryaki with white rice. I think I ate about the same or a little more than I did pre-banded. I have such a stomach-ache. I feel soooooo sick. I feel WAY too full and like its NOT subsiding. (I finishes eating at around 8:45pm

I should note that since I was banded, I have had little to no restriction whatsoever.

Does anyone have any tips on how to feel better ASAP instead of waiting for this probably slower than normal digestion? Or why I feel so sick? i know they said rice may not be tolerated. I don't think anything is stuck in stoma or btwn band and rest of stomach.

thank you so much in advance for any and all suggestions.

Repeat after me: "Just because I can doesn't mean I should."

Don't play fast and loose with the rules....they are there for a reason.

Papaya enzyme will help the digestion process go faster. You can get them at the health food store (like GNC).

THANKS. I actually may have some. I knew about that. I think I just can't think right now.

How could food be stuck between the band and the stomach? I am confused! (not suprising though!) Anyway - re. alcohol - I have had flat beer. Not great but I'm not gonna lie about it. I went to Bunco and it's just sort of a habit I guess. I just opened a beer and poured it over ice and let it sit out about 10 minutes and I was fine. I know its not great for the calorie count but its my one night a month to be wild and since all the other girls were EATING taco salad, I had my little indulgence. I don't think wine would be bad. Or some something smooth with juice or water. Have fun and relax!

what I meant was between where the band is placed where its cinched around and the rest of my stomach

Kmw:

Hopefully that uncomfortable feeling eventually subsided, but it's a hard and fast lesson. I cheated in the first 3 weeks with some foods that were slightly more solid than liquid but I washed them down with Water. Now that I've progressed to solids and had my first fill I STILL haven't tried eating anything like rice or red meat. I could tolerate bread pre-fill and chicken, but I have no idea how that might work now that I'm filled.

You can start eating fish (rice isn't recommended until the solid stages) in a couple of weeks. Wait it out from now on. I know those cravings can be a bitch.

And on the alcohol front, me and white wine have decided we get along juuust fine. I never was much of a beer drinker, but I have been enjoying a glass or two of chardonnay when I go out. My surgeon actually said that they've done studies and those who incorporate some wine into their diet tend to do better over the long run.

Good luck!