I'm 5 weeks post op and I'm still in phase 3 (soft food) and I have a party to go to. Am I allowed to have a drink. I know not a beer because of the carbonation but what about like southern comfort n lime? Anyone know what I am able to have. Not looking to get drunk.

I'm curious too....going on vacation soon and would like to enjoy some wine or fruity drink.......

I was told 1 year .. no alcohol... I hope it isn't so!

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.

I tried Bailey's at week 4 - had to run to the bathroom (emergency #2). And I have been having a couple glasses of wine every week since without trouble and I am at week 8. Just be careful- its no joke you could get drunk faster than you might want.I haven't tried a drink with more sugar in it though....hmmmmm.... I think you are smart by staying away carbonation. Good Luck!

I tried Bailey's at week 4 - had to run to the bathroom (emergency #2). And I have been having a couple glasses of wine every week since without trouble and I am at week 8. Just be careful- its no joke you could get drunk faster than you might want.I haven't tried a drink with more sugar in it though....hmmmmm.... I think you are smart by staying away carbonation. Good Luck!

When was your first glass of wine?

When was your first glass of wine?

5 weeks.

I am going out of town for the weekend when I am 5 weeks and 2 days post op. I plan on having one glass of white wine with dinner in Saturday night, but no more (if I even drink a glass).

When was your first glass of wine?

at week 5, 6, 7, 8- I know it's empty calories and could even slow my weight loss but I really enjoy it.

Its interesting. I used to drink two glasses at a time but find that one glass is perfect and I don't even desire more.

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I am daydreaming of having wine w hubby again! Not even food just wine! Lol thanks for posting!

In waited until 3 months out... I have had 2-3 beers per week since! (14 months out) made goal at 8.5

Months :-)