I drank alcohol last night. It hasn't even been 2 weeks since my surgery and I feel like crap today. I ordered a beer without even thinking about it cause I was already drunk. I feel so stupid that I did that. I think it's what made me throw up. Do you think that my band could slip after one mistake? :help:

I doubt your band slipped, but beer is probably what caused you to throw up. The carbonation in beer makes it impossible for me to drink. Get a grip today and recommit yourself to following the rules! You can get through it, we have all been there (newly post-op).

It is old habits that can screw us. Good luck

I doubt your band slipped, but beer is probably what caused you to throw up. The carbonation in beer makes it impossible for me to drink. Get a grip today and recommit yourself to following the rules! You can get through it, we have all been there (newly post-op).

Well thank you. I do feel a little better now. I'm just so paranoid about slippage cause I'm self pay :cry

I'm sorry to hear that you are having trouble. Try rereading the materials from your doctor again to help you recommit to following their guidelines. I don't think the recommendations were created to make us miserable or miss out on all of the fun--they just want us to be protected from as many complications as possible! From what I understand, carbonation can cause your new pouch to stretch, which could affect the healing of the part of the stomach that was pulled over the band. :omg:

If you do go out with friends, try to think about a strategy to avoid alcohol ahead of time. Maybe you could have a Protein shake before you leave and plan to sip Water with lemon, unsweetened iced tea, or juice while you're out. I always do better avoiding things I shouldn't eat in a social situation when I have a plan, but boy, is it hard to stick to!

I rarely drink alcohol so I don't think that will be a problem for me after surgery, but I'm definitely not looking forward to having to give up my carbonated, flavored water or my beloved Diet Coke! :cry

If I drink, I have a glass of wine, after dinner. Or I will have a mixed drink that is not carbonated. I make sure someone else is driving, as one drink and I am altered. I never drink and drive, not even one drink. Before banding I could have several drinks and still be ok, now one drink and I am tipsy. ~Mandy

I drink a glass of wine in the evenings...i have occassionaly been known to have a beer or two but I usually undo the cap and let it flatten before i really get into it...I enjoy drinking but in moderation...pick yourself back up onto the horse and giddy-up! there is always tomorro. You'll get there girl! Just you wait...setting the good habits will get easier and easier.