When can you drink alcohol post op? I'm almost 2 weeks post op and I would love a margarita. Just 1.

Not until 8 weeks I am told. Way to soon for that.

Yes, way too soon. 6-8 weeks I was told.

I was told 6 months or more.

When can you drink alcohol post op? I'm almost 2 weeks post op and I would love a margarita. Just 1.

I was told a year.

I was told a year as well. I didn't listen though. I had my first drink when I was 4 weeks post op. it was a shot of tequila because I was over at my sisters house and she poured me one...which I would have normally taken, and she didn't know about my surgery, and I didn't want her to be suspicious. It went down ok....actually didn't hurt or anything, but I got tipsy just off of that one shot, vs having to have 3-4 shots pre op. be careful how much you drink now, because cross over addiction is very easy. They say we end up getting addicted to other things because we can't stuff our emotions down with food anymore. I could see how it could become a problem real fast. There was a while there when I was drinking way to much. Thankfully I stopped because I could see myself headed down a path I didn't want to go. Good luck to you!

My clinic guidance just says that if you choose to drink alcohol, make sure that you are aware that it will likely stall your weightloss and to be sure that you are willing to make the trade. Personally, I'm planning to wait until I'm well into maintenance before I throw that into the mix, but I've never once craved an alcoholic drink. I almost never have a drink unless I'm out with friends and we're all having drinks. Even then, it's not uncommon for me to order a "mocktail".

My doctor told me a month. I will be a month next Wednesday. I cheated and had a half glass of wine last night and tolerated it fine. I was tipsy afterwards but only for a very short time. I think moderation is key here. I don't think we have to give up everything that is "bad" for us but to do things in moderation. I didn't get fat by moderation. I got fat by overindulgence.

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Thanks everybody!! It's not like I'm craving a drink. It would just be nice to have one. So many bbq's and parties this summer. Have to watch everyone eat and drink. Boo!! But I know it will be so worth it in the end!