I'm not a big drinker, but when I go out with friends, I do like to enjoy a drink or two. I am three weeks post surgery. I am going to a concert soon (I will be almost six weeks post surgery by then). I would just like to have a margarita or two with my friends. Do you think I'm pushing it? Has anyone else had a drink that soon after surgery that could give me some advice?

No one told me no margaritas ever again. ... those are my favorite :-(

That was the one drink I was told was off limits forever. I LOVE me a good frozen Margarita. Mexican food and Margaritas go together like peas and carrots!

That was the only "food funeral" I had. I will no longer drink them. Just too much sugar and don't even get started with the calories for one small one! I miss them. Alot. :(

That being said, my plan with my surgeon and NUT are perfectly ok with after 6 weeks as long as things are going well. Eating, liquids and such.

I have a couple glasses of wine every weekend. I no longer drink white wine as red has so many health benefits. I understand I could be a few pounds lighter by not having it till I hit goal but the plan my NUT has me on is getting to my new normal as soon as possible and the weight will come off. The thinking is that I will be 9-12 months into healthy eating instead of transitioning yet again in a 6-9 months. They stress it's not a race to get to goal. It's a slow and steady journey.

I know there are SO many different school of thoughts on this, everyone has to do what is best for them. But in the end, I would say wait until you are healed, that seems to be about the 6 week mark at the minimum and would not try it in public to start with.