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For those who drink...how far out from surgery did u start drinking again?

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My 40thbirthday was 6 weeks after surgery. While it broke every rule and I don't encourage it. I did it and didn't die. I've had maybe 4 drinks in the 6 months since surgery, don't think I actually finished any of them.

HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 200.6

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My doctor told me 6 months. I had my first drink at 7 months, a beer, and it was ok, the carbonation of it made me feel a little bloated, but I could drink it, just took a while.

Now at 8.5 months out I drink the occasional glass of wine and I am fine, I do feel drunk very fast, usually 1/2 a glass and it hits me, lasts a little bit and goes away....Be very careful since even though it wears off and you feel fine, your blood still has alcohol in it and you can easily get a DWI when you feel fine. I went to a party about 5 weeks ago celebrating a friends engagment and I drank, probably the most I have since surgery and I did fine, but planned a ride home. I had about 4 drinks the whole night. Just remember people get addicted very easy after surgery, so don't make it a habit! I would go off what your doctor tells you and follow that advice. I hope you are doing well!

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My doctor says one year.

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For those who drink...how far out from surgery did u start drinking again?

There is evidence that RNY Patients are at a very high risk of alcoholism post-op. I would suggest asking your nutritionist. And research it.

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I waited until 9 months. I usually drink Jose Cuervo Light Magarita (3 oz= about 95 cal) mixed with 3 oz. Jose Cuervo Light Margarita Mix (zero calories) over lots of ice. One will usually do it for me. When that is gone, i will usually fill the glass with just the mix, so it "looks" like I am still drinking alcohol.

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