I am going to travel back to my country in 25 days.. I am 2 weeks post op! So ill be a month and a few weeks...

What should i expect? Of course i am not

Going to eat normally but can i at least have a glass of wine? Its so frustrating, never thought this would be like that...

Does your plan that your surgeon and NUT have on mention it? There are many thoughts on alcohol. Some surgeons say never again, some at least a year some 6 months, 6 weeks.

You will just be getting to normal foods when you go so it can be a bit scary but just take it slow and easy. I traveled 6 weeks out and have been on 5 or 6 trips since and it gets easier.

Good luck to you!

I am 6 weeks out and just had a margarita last weekend and I've take 2 short trips. My docs main concern was counting the calories and carbs, not the "alcohol" itself. I think if you don't overdo it, you will be fine. The difference in how you feel between week 2 and week 6 is HUGE!

I don't get. I love my wine like the next person. I was having it shipped to me a small winery in California, but when I decided on surgery I stopped the shipments. I'm now 5 weeks out and focusing on getting and being healthy. I don't miss having a glass of wine, nor do I feel I need to or want to. I've been out with friends twice and on both occasions encouraged them to have their wine.... I just stuck with water. My surgeon recommends waiting 1 year. I may wait that long or I may not. I don't have a plan at this point. But I know this, I opted for surgery to be a healthier me. I know all the ways to cheat the system, but I'm only cheating myself. Once I have my eating in balance and I've achieved my goals then I look at enjoying a 'normal' life. So I have to ask...what is more important to you? Wine or a better life?