Hey there! I'm eight weeks out and have a second date tonight. I avoided alcohol on the first, and haven't had a drink post-op yet, but would like to try sipping on a cocktail tonight (with no intention to finish it!). Looking for recommendations on some of my best options for not going crazy with carbs/sugar, and avoiding cabonation. I was thinking cranberry vodka, but not sure the juice is my best choice.

Thoughts?

I hear lots of people say vodka and crannberry juice.

Really cold white wine or a skinny margarita...

Really cold white wine or a skinny margarita...

What's a skinny margarita?

No clue on the drink, but WOOT! for the second date.

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Wow I'm so happy for you I have same question I had my first date yesterday but my second is Friday and in top of that my B-day its the 24th of July and I would love to have a drink.

But I'm on my 6 week I already lost 40pounds I'm very happy, and I am scare at the same time because I think if I have a drink it's gonna make sick.

I have a drink now and then. I enjoyed a sangria for my birthday dinner, it went down fine! I don't plan on getting drunk and going overboard anytime soon though!

Despite what people think, white or red wine has very low carbs (both are about the same at 4 per glass). Sangria is high in sugar as is cranberry juice. I'd sip a white wine and enjoy it.

Riesling from Germany is lower in alcohol by the way than other whites. So it won't go to your head as fast.

You're having one drink and maybe not even the entire thing if you get tipsy super fast like I do these days. Worry about carbs later and drink what you enjoy! Do the math on what you think you'll order, log it in your food log and go on about your date.

Drink SLOW. I used to drink several drinks preop and now I can feel a real buzz in anywhere from three to five sips.

~Cheri

Actually, a skinny margarita is a sugar free mixer with tequila and triple sec. I've been a few places that have them prominently on their drinks menu (Outback and other chains) but have found a few local Mexican restaurants that have them as well. I have found that I can have a drink or some dinner, but not both! It's definitely a special occasion choice. Skinny Girl, Jose Cuervo, and Margaritaville all sell a skinny premixed margarita in liquor stores. I think I know entirely too much about skinny margaritas!

Have you tried drinking at all yet. I personally really can't. It burns! So if you have the same problem, it might not matter what you order, you might just be looking pretty with it. But if you are ok, try getting a fun flavored vodka (Three Olives Loopy, Omg) and water! Lots of ice so it will also water down a little more. But try drinking something first just to make sure you even can. I used to be a pretty seasoned drinker, but right now it just burns and hurts. I'm 11 weeks out right now.

yah! have fun on your second date!

Try vodka in crystal light heard its yummy and the only sugars you get are from the vodka.

I have Bacardi Lemon' with water then I add the Crystal Light ice tea- like 70 calories for a shot but I sip in it for a couple hours- its not probably recommended but it's social for a treat!!

I stole this from another vst member but I like any shot of hard liquor on the rocks with a few drops of Mio. Sip slowly!