When did everyone start drinking? And when you did what was it. I've heard since you should stay away from the fizzy stuff drink wine or an idea I also heard was diet snapple mixed with vodka. I am just curious because I'm young and want to be doing what my other friends are out doing. Plus my 21st birthday is in September

surgery: April 28th~~~current weight loss 20 pounds

Do you have an addictive personality? I noticed you asking about smoking earlier.

I have an addictive personality. food, cigarettes, alcohol....whatever. But I'm trying to be healthy...and I just went 12 grand out of pocket to try to lose weight. And I've been quit on the smoking for over 2 years. So smokes and booze are not in my future (unless if it's just wine with a friend...and only occasionally. I'm not even planning that). And I'm not judging...I just didn't waste a bunch of money to be an addict to other things. I've seen too much cross addiction when researching this step in my life.

You should ask your surgeon when they recommend drinking. Many say 6 months...some say a year. Then it's only supposed to be one drink at a time (I think). I didn't ask my surgeon about this, since I have no plans to do it. It's not recommended to drink a lot though....and alcoholism is a major problem with post GB patients.

Do you have an addictive personality? I noticed you asking about smoking earlier.

I have an addictive personality. Food' date=' cigarettes, alcohol....whatever. But I'm trying to be healthy...and I just went 12 grand out of pocket to try to lose weight. And I've been quit on the smoking for over 2 years. So smokes and booze are not in my future (unless if it's just wine with a friend...and only occasionally. I'm not even planning that). And I'm not judging...I just didn't waste a bunch of money to be an addict to other things. I've seen too much cross addiction when researching this step in my life.

You should ask your surgeon when they recommend drinking. Many say 6 months...some say a year. Then it's only supposed to be one drink at a time (I think). I didn't ask my surgeon about this, since I have no plans to do it. It's not recommended to drink a lot though....and alcoholism is a major problem with post GB patients.[/quote']

Alcholism, cross addiction, and a real biggie - liver failure. Follow you doctor's instruction to the letter. It's not worth the risk.

Five out of seven people in my family are alcoholics so becoming one is a personal phobia of mine. RNY makes it easier to become one so I think my future will be alcohol free.

I am young as well. I started drinking again a week ago... 4 weeks out. Everyone said it would effect you differently but not for me. I can't seem to get anymore than a slight buzz. I can't drink fast enough to feel it. I'm fine with that though. I used to drink 7double whisky and cokes plus a few shots when I would go out... three times a week. So far, I have gone out twice and had just two single whisky sours. My doc recommends to never have alcohol because of cross addiction and empty calories, but I don't think it will be a problem for me.

My plain said I could drink 6 months out. I've heard some say 3 months or a year. Even not till they make goal weight. I say as with every thing after RNY... Proceeded with caution listen to your doc :-) educate yourself and be aware :-) I'm a year out and drink time to time and had my first drink about 7 months out. Try your first drink or a new drink in a safe place. Some people get absolutely sick from certain drinks cus of the sugars in them. I had one do it... Woke up from my sleep with upset tummy. It's a given we all have to be aware of cross addiction. It doesn't just happen alcohol... It could be drugs, sex, shopping... I've seen someone obsess and completely freak out over gaining .07 pounds o_O Good luck :-)

My plain said I could drink 6 months out. I've heard some say 3 months or a year. Even not till they make goal weight. I say as with every thing after RNY... Proceeded with caution listen to your doc :-) educate yourself and be aware :-) I'm a year out and drink time to time and had my first drink about 7 months out. Try your first drink or a new drink in a safe place. Some people get absolutely sick from certain drinks cus of the sugars in them. I had one do it... Woke up from my sleep with upset tummy. It's a given we all have to be aware of cross addiction. It doesn't just happen alcohol... It could be drugs' date=' sex, shopping... I've seen someone obsess and completely freak out over gaining .07 pounds o_O Good luck :-)[/quote']

I got the sex addiction. I don't want a cure lmbo

Sex Addition.....Thats funny...LMBO

Big waste of empty calories!!! I get being young... Can you not have a good time without drinking???

I agree with just being careful at first. I've had a couple of sips of wine & was a little buzzed. I like to drink with my friends, too so it's kind of depressing that I can't but my friends are very supportive & understanding.

It's not that fun being the only sober one. I don't want be drunk, just have a lil buzz when I go out to liven me up. If I don't drink, I'm unamused with everyone's drunk talk and I get really sleepy early and just want to go home...

Sex Addition.....Thats funny...LMBO

It's true imagine when I fix the boobs in August omg!!! Hubby might have heart attack no one told him to marry a woman 21 years younger then him lmbo

It's not that I can't go out and not have a good time if I'm not drinking it's just when me and my friends get together we like having a drink or two as we talk. Not alcoholism or anything. This Wednesday is 4 weeks out and next weekend I honestly do intend on drinking a glass or two of something I feel comfortable with. Like I said me and all my friends are young, it's not a real excuse by any means but it's just what we do.

surgery: April 28th~~~current weight loss 20 pounds

It's not that I can't go out and not have a good time if I'm not drinking it's just when me and my friends get together we like having a drink or two as we talk. Not alcoholism or anything. This Wednesday is 4 weeks out and next weekend I honestly do intend on drinking a glass or two of something I feel comfortable with. Like I said me and all my friends are young' date=' it's not a real excuse by any means but it's just what we do.

surgery: April 28th~~~current weight loss 20 pounds[/quote']

I understand if your home make crystal light & pretend your drinking Long Island iced tea

It's not that I can't go out and not have a good time if I'm not drinking it's just when me and my friends get together we like having a drink or two as we talk. Not alcoholism or anything. This Wednesday is 4 weeks out and next weekend I honestly do intend on drinking a glass or two of something I feel comfortable with. Like I said me and all my friends are young' date=' it's not a real excuse by any means but it's just what we do.

surgery: April 28th~~~current weight loss 20 pounds[/quote']

If you don't me asking - how old are you?

It's not that I can't go out and not have a good time if I'm not drinking it's just when me and my friends get together we like having a drink or two as we talk. Not alcoholism or anything. This Wednesday is 4 weeks out and next weekend I honestly do intend on drinking a glass or two of something I feel comfortable with. Like I said me and all my friends are young' date=' it's not a real excuse by any means but it's just what we do.

surgery: April 28th~~~current weight loss 20 pounds[/quote']

I started having wine 3 months out and was fine. Stay away from the mixers that have carbonation or tons of sugar. Go for a martini or straight alcohol on the rocks. Have someone else drive until you relearn how much you can consume. Drink Water in between for the real thirst. Good luck.

Thanks! I'm planning on not drinking to much and staying away from sugar. And just in case I can't handle it I'm gonna be at a friends house so if I feel sick I'm home and not out.

surgery: April 28th~~~current weight loss 20 pounds