I am 6 weeks post-op and friends of mine are getting married on the 18th of this month. After the ceremony they're just having an informal get together at a sports bar in Manhattan. I think people are just mostly going to have drinks. Cocktails are like $12. I am just wondering what peoples experiences with alcohol have been post-op? I haven't had any problems with any food that I've tried. I don't really drink. So, even before surgery I would just nurse 1 drink all night. So, pros? cons? Worth the $12 drink?

My Dr. recommends 1 year before alcohol. Absorbs into intestines very quickly. Lots of carbs, empty calories etc.

Pre-op, I would have less than 12 drinks all year, so I am not a big drinker either.

Post-op, I had a drink about 3 months out even though my surgeon also recommended that I wait a year. I asked for the bartender to make it with a little less alcohol than usual. It hit me a bit faster than it did pre-op. I didn't really think it was worth it, but it didn't hurt either.

Remember you can not drink alcohol like you used to. One drink in your system is like two drinks before. Don't plan on driving. In addition remember to stay away from anything carbonated or you will suffer. Have fun but be careful.

I would save the $12. You mentioned you can take it or leave it. Since that will be your first time drinking it would be a real drag if the alcohol did not settle well and you were unable to celebrate and feel good. Good luck which ever way you chose.

Have some diluted fruit juice instead. Or water with lemon or lime.

You don't ever "have" to have alcohol to celebrate anything.

I am 11 weeks out. I find when I have even a sip of wine or mixed drink it feels like a mild warming/burning sensation in the sleeve.

I had a glass of wine 7 weeks out at Xmas - went down fine. Since then I have had gin and low cal cranberry at a wedding and 3 glasses of wine at new years eve. It does not affect me at all. Don't get tipsy or anything. All gets logged onto my fitness planner and still manage to stay within my calorie limit After the silly season is out of the way I don't see myself wasting empty calories on alcohol! Just know your limits and you'll be fine

skip the alcohol and you will be happy with yourself. you can have fun without alcohol! i am sure they will have something to offer that you can drink.