I'm still pre op but I'm turning 21 in August...not really a problem since my surgery will be the end of this year but I was wondering are there better types of alcohol? I'm not really a drinker or a party girl but I do plan on having a few drinks on the coast in a casino with my family..I'm talking about alcohol post op as well..(not really a fan of whine or tequila) but what are some good low cal but good tasting drinks that I can also drink post op and won't kill me lol.

I'm only a couple of weeks post-op, so I know I won't be drinking for awhile - but, I've read that many people warn against alcohol on here post-op. Apparently, the smaller stomach allows the alcohol to be processed much more quickly making you a "lightweight" - so go slow with whatever you choose! Pre-op, back in my wilder 20's, Diet Coke & rum was a fave of mine - Diet Coke mixes well with many different alcohols. Alcohol, by nature, is relatively packed with sugar. You'll be hard pressed to find one that's "good" for you. If you want some extra Vitamins, go with a screwdriver - Orange juice & Vodka.

Pre-op for my LapBand removal, I was on a very strict low carb diet (no more than 50g/day). Prior to going to a St. Patrick's Day party at a bar with friends, I researched the carb counts of various beers - ultimately, I decided that even the low carb beers weren't worth my time. I think the lowest I found (that was carried at the bar) was somewhere around 17g carbs per bottle. Sorry, I'd rather expend my carbs on something I can EAT!

Soda isn't really allowed post-op. I follow the rules my bariatric surgeon has given me. Rum and vodka will be harsh on your new stomach. I am sure once in a great while wont hurt. But too much will cause ulcers. Beer/wine will are not as damaging to the new stomach lining - this is based on what my surgeon said, so that is only one man's words.

Try the skinny girl line, it's pretty good. If they don't carry it in the bars, I'd just stick to screwdrivers or rum & diet cokes. (preop only for the diet cokes of course ) I'm not a big drinker either, but there is one party every summer I do go to and I'm not going to worry about sabotaging myself. If I were you I wouldn't worry about it on my 21st birthday of all days (Just stay away from Taco Bell after!! ) Good luck!

Here are some links that might help.

Just look at the ingredients to make sure no carbonation.

http://www.cosmopolitan.com/food/cocktails/low-calorie-cocktails#slide-3

http://www.glamour.com/health-fitness/2008/12/5-best-low-calorie-cocktails#slide=1

http://pinterest.com/shapemagazine/low-calorie-cocktails/

Thanks guys!

Check with your surgeon, too, as carbonation isn't "outlawed" for everyone post-op.