Last night I had alcohol for the first time since August. I was cleared to have alcohol in Feb. but didnt really have an occasion to. I had staight raspberry vodka (mini bottles) and i took little sips of it with my peach Crystal Light. Over the course of 3-1/2 hours I had two mini bottles. I was pleasantly buzzed- not drunk (I was at a charity bowling event). I felt totally sober driving home after coffee and a piece if a protein bar...it was all good! yaaa! I was scared but it was fine!

peach and raspberry--sounds tasty!

Congrats!

It is really not the big deal people make it out to be. I started the occasional drink at 99 days and still made goal at three months. It is nice to feel normal.

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My NUT had said originally they had said no alcohol for a year but they revised it and said it was ok after 3 months.

Hi Holly5.3,

I had my surgery on Sept. 26, 2012, roughly 2 weeks before you. I also had alchol already. It was about 5 and a half months after surgery and I was fine, just don't enjoy it as much as before.

Since we are so close in surgery dates and starting weight I would like to ask you a question and anyone else who's reading this. About 5 weeks ago it started gettig very difficult to lose the weight. I'm lucky if I lose 1 lb. a week. haven't changed my diet. I've doubled my cardio from 30 minutes once a day to twice a day and nothing. Im getting very discourraged. Also how many times is everyone eating? I was told only 3 times a day. I would love someone's input. Thanks

Hmmm - I had surgery on sept. 25 th and stopped losing after December 15th. I increased my exercise and that's when it topped!!!

I averaged 13 lbs./month Sept-Jan. From Jan -Feb only lost 5 lbs. And from Feb to March, -8. I'm not exercising regularly but am a million times more active than a year ago at 270 pounds! I can eat such a small amount of solid foods that I have a Greek yogurt and cottage cheese every day. I'm taking a break from shakes for a little while. I have a few snacks like z fiber one brownie or special k thin crisps too. I'm losing inches more than pounds so I'm only weighing myself once a month -the 11th - day of surgery in Oct. The scale was making me have a nervous breakdown! Now I rely on how my clothes feel. The weight will come off but it has to slow down as your BMI gets lower too. Looking forward to spring and nice outdoors weather. This has been the longest winter in New York! Don't worry -keep your calories in check snd you'll be fine!