I am 7 weeks post op and have a big party on Saturday night I was thinking of having a cocktail for the first time after surgery little scared what should I drink ? Not sure if I will feel it quicker now ! Anyone have any thoughts?

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Haven't had a drink, but according to both my NUT and surgeon, you will feel it quicker.

I'm still pre-op, so I can't speak from experience yet, but many people said it's best to try your first post-op drink at home if you can. That way if it has a weird effect on you (like it makes you sick) you'll be at home and not in front of a party full of people. :-)

Personally, I wouldn't. Cocktails are empty calories to begin with but also the alcohol is going to hit you very hard. I'm not sure what the recommendation is for wait time for alcohol but that doesn't seem long enough.

If you end up trying something, I would try a half a glass of Chardonnay.

My doctor tells his patients to not consume alcohol for 1 year post surgery. It is really common to replace the food addiction with an alcohol addiction and you want to give yourself the best outcome possible. It is possible to go to a party, have a great time and not drink any alcohol.

I am 8 months out and have a drink when I feel like it. Usually only one. Yes it's empty calories but you know that. You cannot stop living. Enjoy the one and move on.

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thinking of having a cocktail for the first time

colcol

its true that after you lose an amount of weight, as you get thinner - a drink might hit you like a ton of bricks

all docs/NUTS have different rules

one doc might tell you 6 weeks, another 6 months, another one year po

great to hear responses from other people on the board

for example - i think 7 weeks post op is too early to have a drink post surgery

you could go around the party with a tall glass of Water witlh lemon (i know its not the same )

but...............

you should always check with your doc/nut for any "official" answer to certain questions

have fun

good luck

kathy

When I drink alcohol I have vodka, a little cranberry juice (I use Ocean Spray Diet), water and Mango Passionfruit Crystal Light. Tastes awesome and not much sugar or carbs.

I was cleared for booze at a month post op. I drink wine as my drink of choice. When out, vodka and cranberry. It effects me same as it did before. Have a drink and enjoy!