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74 Days Post Op...ok To Drink Alcohol
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I have been able to handle alcohol....but it does hit me a lot quicker then before. I also find myself wanting to drink more now. Be really careful, im not saying that you will turn into an alcoholic
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I'm 3 months out now, but I think I had my first post-op drink when I was 5 or 6 weeks out. I used to like to drink a glass or two of wine every night before the surgery, now I just drink when I go ou
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I would experiment at home before you go out in public, and keep the TUMS handy. Remeber alcohol can affect you in some really different ways now, especially after losing weight and maybe going off
I just saw my doc and Nut for my 3 month post op appt (actually 2 1/2 mo. out) Although I have been a really slow loser (-37.8 lbs from start) I have lost inches. They were happy w my progress, more than I was. Anyhow they assured me I was doing everything right and to keep at it. I now have to start with Calcium chewables to help w my teeth and bones to prevent losing teeth or getting bone fractures (scary thought)... The best part was getting told that I am now cleared to go ahead and consume alcohol! Yay! Perfect for this holiday weekend. Has anyone here had alcoholic beverages and felt sick? My NUT told me to b careful because my body would feel the alcohol super quick.
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