When did you try alcohol & what is this better choice to drink?! I want to try one tonight!

I'm 8 months post op and I think I waited 6 months. Pre band, I could drink a whole bottle of Moscato and what seems like a gallon of margaritas, don't judge me...LOL! I can barely drink half a wineglass full of alcohol before I get tipsy now. Whatever you choose to drink, sip it slowly. I don't drink any alcohol now because I look like a lush after a few sips!!!

OMG that is hilarious!! You are too funny! Wow 6 months?!? I'm only 7 weeks post!!! Yikes! Now I'm not so sure! lol

I was told that alcohol is a no-go like caffein since it isn't good for the pouch. Is this just my Dr, or is it just a strong recommendation?

I cannot consume it for once year. My program actually requires all sleeve and bypass patients to sign a contract stating you won't consume for one year. Every program is different though

I've had a tiny bit of wine..I say tiny because the 2x I've tried it I was pretty much tipsy after the smallest of sips. I think my surgeons program called for at least 1 year out for alcohol..naughty me I tried it. It hit me super fast. I'm nearly 7mo and just now in the last month or so trying it.

I was told by my doctor's office that you should be drinking absolutely no alcohol for at least 1 year.

I'm pre op. I can't imagine not drinking for a year. I love my wine! This will be rough. I might sip a bit. Can't hurt right?

Sipping could hurt the sleeve. I understand what you're saying, because I love wine too…but I am really concerned about hurting myself.

7 weeks is way to soon. Sorry but it is not a good idea.

I contacted my Doc at 5 weeks out to ask if I could have a glass of wine as I was going out for the evening and she said it was fine and just suggested that I put some ice in the glass or drank water at the same time. They're much less strict with us over here I've noticed.

I had my first glass of wine about 5 months out. Got tipsy really quickly but also sobered up very quickly. Found that food and water help.