im not a heavy drinker but was wondering how long after surgery could yall drink? what did you drink?does it effect u differently that before the surgery. i get sleeved on 11-8 and my 30th bday in 12-17 so just trying to figure out if i can have an adult beverage

My doctor said i could drink after 30 days...... But i think i may wait longer. That seems awfully soon.

im sure nothing carbonated too..maybe like cranberry and vodka..im going to ask my dr, when i see him just to be sure..i dont want to take any chances with my sleeve

Kaiser Fremont recommendations were 3 months for caffeine and 6 months for alcohol (following a good report at the 3 and 6 month check up). I followed their guidelines because my motto is better safe than sorry. I could not drink acidic drinks at first, but now at more than 18 months out, I drink whatever I please and it doesn't bother me. I started with port wine, regular wines and liqueurs, such as Kahlua.

Lynda

I drank wine bout 5 weeks out, had no effect on me

I am 3 1/2 months out.....had wine and mixed drinks from 5 weeks out. No sodas!

Still can't mix a soda or drink a beer...one swig and I get that bloated full feeling. Good thing I enjoy wine.

I drank wine about 4 weeks out. At my 2 month post op, my doctor approved me to drink my whiskey again!! I get hit hard and fast now with a little belly. I am a cheap date drink and dinner wise. I still cannot drink carbonated drinks. It hurts my belly.

My surgeon's instructions were 6 months after the surgery for caffeine and alcohol intake. I also had to sign a disclosure advising of the negative effects of alcohol and consequences after vertical sleeve surgery. As much as I love a good cocktail, I'll wait. Not interesting in doing anything that could cause me harm.

geminidrive-what did they say would happen if you had alcohol too soon?