I'm not an alcoholic don't get me wrong. I'm scared to drink, but wondering when did u just start to try it??!!!

My first drink was a Bloody Mary a couple of weekends ago. Took me forever to finish it. We just did the New Orleans Red Dress Run yesterday & I sipped the endless beer they provided. I'm not supposed to drink until 6 months out so I'm not condoning it. Just thought I'd be honest since you asked.

My first drink was a Bloody Mary a couple of weekends ago. Took me forever to finish it. We just did the New Orleans Red Dress Run yesterday & I sipped the endless beer they provided. I'm not supposed to drink until 6 months out so I'm not condoning it. Just thought I'd be honest since you asked.

How long has it been since ur surgery?

My dr cleared me for alcohol at 1 month post op.

My surgery was 5/22 and i had a couple sips of white wine on July 4th. Since then I've had a drink here and there, maybe 1 drink every 2 weeks. Have not had beer.

I have found that, just as my sleeve has made me no longer want to gorge myself on food, it has also turned me into someone who can enjoy a beverage at a reasonable pace and one is enough. I used to be one to toss several drinks back quickly & easily. I am glad for this change too!

My guidance includes it as an option after the post-op diet is complete (so, theoretically it would be okay starting on week 5) However, it also states that it is likely to create a stall (I'm guessing more like a 1 or 2 day blip) in weight loss. I've never been a big drinker, so I've just decided not to have any until after I have reached my goal. I'm not worried about having alcohol after I'm healed, but risking some kind of minor stall on something I really don't care about is a no brainer for me. The other thing (you probably already know), alcohol is frequently reported to have a greater effect on people post weight loss surgery, so I would recommend caution and paying close attention to how it makes you feel.

I drank about 3-4 months post op. BUT PLEASE, DRINK SLOWLY. and try low alcohol items first, like a glass of wine or a wine cooler or let a beer go flat. I learned the hard way, and when your body weight goes down plus with this surgery, you get drunk faster and it takes less to get you there. I find that liquids go right through me, so there's nothing to throw up when you get way too drunk. Just take it easy!

How long has it been since ur surgery?

Sleeved June 6 2013

I had a glass of wine at 4 1/2 weeks post op and a scotch on the rocks recently. I agree with the others - drink it slowly. Limit yourself not only because you'll get drunk faster but also because it's empty calories.