I know this has been a thread before, but I can't find it now!! How long after post-op did y'all wait til you started drinking alcohol again? I'm a month and a half out, I just would like to gauge how much longer I should wait!

1 yr and with food

There is a high rate of developing substance abuse after rny if you partake in alcohol. Plus high in calories and in my opinion just not worth it.

i actually just tried 1 beverage and i had my wls sept 19th. you do get hot in the cheeks half way thru.

I drank about 2 1/2 months out no harm! Do get drinker easier so just take it easy. I am not addicted just drink on occasion my anniversary birthday and some concerts. I had my surgery in July. Yes high in calorie! Will gain a pound or two but I got back on the liquid diet for a day or two after fri king and I'm right back on track! But if u are depressed or have an addictive personality I wouldn't recommend it. Good luck to you!! Be safe with everything you put in but also don't deprive yourself it will drive you crazy!

I had a glass of wine about 2 1/2 months out, the alcohol had no more effect on me post op than pre op. You just have to be very careful... alcohol is empty calories. If I have a glass of wine.. I exercise about 1/2 longer to burn it off the next day.

I am 3 months post op and drink socially. Orange juice with pineapple juice and vodka gave me cramps but my Dr said it was probably the sugar. Also he said its okay after 3 months to have alcohol.

I had a few cocktails for my birthday ,I was 3mths post. Vodka & water with 2 limes squeezes lots of ice. It was refreshing . I sipped all evening no major buzz just mellow