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How long before you had a 'drink'?

Hi guys. I'm just wondering how long post-op it was that you first had a glass of wine (or favourite tipple). No lectures please - I can read and I know that some Docs say up to 6 months. I'm simply wondering what people's experiences are :-) Lx

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    I had my first drink at 6 weeks out. I was tipsy and sober again within an hour. Lol

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Lol I got wasted on NyQuil the other day. It scared me so I didn't try any wine yet...

I drank wine 6 weeks out of surgery with no issues. I've heard people say that they got drunk much quicker, but I haven't experienced that either.

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Lol I got wasted on NyQuil the other day. It scared me so I didn't try any wine yet...

Lol Ponchik! I'll stay away from the Benylin then :-)
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I drank wine 6 weeks out of surgery with no issues. I've heard people say that they got drunk much quicker, but I haven't experienced that either.

Thanks J-La. It's good to hear you had no ill effects :-)
Hi guys. I'm just wondering how long post-op it was that you first had a glass of wine (or favourite tipple). No lectures please - I can read and I know that some Docs say up to 6 months. I'm simply wondering what people's experiences are :-) Lx

First I asked my surgeon before I drank anything, after he said it was fine and for only a small amount is when I tried anything. Also I was 4 months out and I got very tipsy so please be careful and make sure you are around someone you trust.

I drank a glass of wine at wk 8...had 2 more glasses since without any problems.

I had my first drink this weekend. I am around 2 1/2 months out.

I also didn't feel anything with the first two glasses of wine, which I thought was bizarre cuz I really don't drink and get buzzed on a half glass....but then the third time I had a glass I couldnt feel my face lol

I had my first drink at 6 weeks out. I was tipsy and sober again within an hour. Lol

The only thing I will say, it is too darn long. Haven't tried anything, but crave it.

I had wine at 2 months. I, too, got tipsy fast and then it seemed to be gone fast as well. I have since had wine a few more times and I haven't noticed the tipsy part. :( I have not tried anything heavier, like liquor. I am a little scared of it.

Has anyone tried to drink after 4 weeks? I'm having surgery on the Nov 26th and then our Christmas party is Dec.19th. So I'm curious if I can even have a small drink? My husband will be with me so I'm not worried about getting drunk, just don't want to do any damage to my new tummy.

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I'm thinking about having a drink at a ball I'm going to next weekend. I'll be four weeks post surgery too.

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