If no one responded because I somehow offended someone, I apologize, but it's a serious question...

This is going to sound strange....but, can I still drink alcohol (in an excessive amount) if I am banded?

There is this horserace/party that I go to once a year and that's what it's all about. This is the only time I drink EVER, and I want to know if I have to give this up?

liquids go right through the band.

I'd stay away from carbonated beverages... they don't hurt the band but can give you uncomfortable gas.

I've gotten looped since I got my band.

Don't do it a lot (lots of calories in booze) but why not?

Well your tummy is probably more sensitive right now and booze might make you throw up the next day. I would not do it if I was you, it's too risky.

If you get sick to your stomach after a night of drinking your band might slip.

How long will you be banded by that point? And keep in mind, it should take a lot less alcohol to get you plowed than it did before. Stick to hard stuff if you are going to do it. There are fewer calories, and more alcohol content. That way you are not getting too many empty calories.

I have heard lots of people getting drunk with the band. I don't think there is any harm in it as long as it is an occasional deal. Too often will sabotage the hard work.

I outlined the best things to drink while on a diet in another thread. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?p=244160#post244160 If you are going to do it, plan ahead. Drink a lot of Water for two days before hand. Make sure that you prepare your stomach with some malox or tums before and throughout the night. And be sure to drink plenty of water during the evening too. It will help with the dehydration, help to keep you from getting sick, and help your stomach not get irritated by the booze.

Hope that helps.

I get loaded cheap now.

probably between having a lot less body fat, and the band itself.

Means it is a lot cheaper to go out and put one on!

I gotta agree, don't drink till you're gonna puke, that would be bad, but otherwise... have a good time.

You should be okay. The only reason why they say not to drink is because of the caloric intake. Make sure, if you have beer, you let it sit out in a cup for a little while so the fizz goes down. Otherwise you should be fine.

If you have a pina colada.. would you be an over achieving bandster if you dump Benefiber and Protien powder in to it?

If you have a pina colada.. would you be an over achieving bandster if you dump Benefiber and Protien powder in to it?

Sorry, but that is just gross:puke:

umm...stay away from Pina colada's altogether....way too high on the calorie scale. Stay away from Beer too...gonna blow you up -(yeast). Maybe a Seabreeze......juice and rum. Nothing bubbly.

Thanks guys you are awesom!!! I'm not banded yet. My first Dr's appt is Monday at 9:30 AM. The race is in April, so I'm hoping that will be 8 or 9 months out from the band!

We drink vodka mainly, Jello shots, never beer! It's one of those things where you dress in your Sunday best and get completely snockered!!! It's quite fun to watch the drunks, but more fun to be one!

This wasn't going to affect my decision not to get banded, but just wanted to know!!!

Jello shots would work... as long as it is Sugar-free Jello:heh: