I've read through a few threads in the past but they didn't really explain too much about drinking alcohal (carbonated and non carbonated) I was just wondering what exactly post VSG happens? How does alcohal affect our bodies? Is it the same and can we still drink the same amount as before with the same effects? Just curious.

I was told that because our stomach is so muxh smaller that it absorbs smaller amounts quickly. In the nutritionist words....you would be a cheap drunk and have a lot of empty calories.

I'm a wine collector so I researched this to death lol. I actually wouldn't have the surgery if it meant no more wine.

You drink less and feel the effects faster (for all liquor). But the effects ware off faster as well (but not quick enough for you to stop acting like a fool if you have too much lol).

Bubbles of any sort are not advised for the first year. They are very hard on your new tummy. In moderation after that is ok but watch how they effect you as well if the bubbles you choose are champagne...which goes to your head faster anyhow....

Try to drink lower sugar drinks. Wine is a good choice verses beer or heavier level booze. You can also pick wines with lower alcohol levels.

Practicing....seeing how the liquor does effect you is a good idea at home verses going out with friends and finding out you have no tolerance! Any alcohol soon after surgery can be both painful and empty calories. (picture a new cut with alcohol pored on it....).

Hope that helps!

my cousin found a trick she drinks vodka or gin and sugar free cranberry juice. white liquer dont turn into sugar like the dark ones

I personally am 13 weeks out and I still can't drink. When it hits my stomach it burns! It used to burn on the way down too but that has subsided. I still taste everyones drinks but I need to another drink to wash it through my stomach because it really burns. I don't know so much about getting drunk faster but I'm pretty sure its still going to be awhile before I find out.

I am 7 months out, I just had my first drink (sex on the beach) 3 weeks ago. I was buzzing after the first one. I waited 15 minutes ate some food and i felt normal again. I'm thinking 2 drinks and I would've been snoring!

lol. Thanks! Sounds like everyone is different with their effects, except for feeling it faster! I guess I'll just see for myself sooner or later lol atleast now I'm not completely terrified to try it

Thanks we are going on vacation to new Orleans how can I go there and not have a drink or a daiquiri ??