Hi everyone, my 26^th Birthday is coming up in less than one month 1/16. I have been doing great with my weight loss…down 80lbs from August 2013. I really wanted to meet up at a local club/bar here in Orange County, CA to Celebrate but I don’t know how I am going to handle the drinks and scene. I feel great and look great. Does anyone have any ideas? Part of me wants to have a few drinks, celebrate, show off my new self (haha) but then I know I really shouldn't.

maybe have some faux drinks like some cranberry and Oj, if you can handle the juices.. then nobody will ever know your not drinking what could be a sex on the beach, of a tequila sunrise... good luck to you and i know you will make the right choice for yourself and have a great time... Happy Birthday..

Don't they make low cal drink now...? Fake a nice drink. It is not the liquor ..it is meeting and greeting. Don't give the power to alcohol. It is not worth it. The purpose of the evening is to socialize with people.

Part of me wants to have a few drinks, Celebrate, show off my new self (haha) but then I know I really shouldn't.

Robert

which side is winning???

you'll be pushing about 4.5 month po on your b'day - right???

few drinks????

IMO - I don't think you should

you need to check with your doc to see when he even allows alcohol again

if he approveds you for a drink, go for it!!!!

how often do you have a b'day anyways

but............be careful

you are now 80 lbs less (by your b'day maybe a few more lbs down)

your body can't handle as much alcohol without you possibly feeling a little 'tipsy' earlier than before

cuz you are so much smaller now

gotta be extra careful - cuz there are girls out there that might want to take advantage of your situation!!!!

happy birthday guy

have a wonderful day - enjoy the company/night out with your friends

maybe allow yourself one drink then...........

"maybe" settle for a glass of Water with a lemon in it

people won't know what you are drinking

good luck

80 lbs down

great weight loss

kathy

congrats

Edited December 23, 201312 yr by proudgrammy

Part of me wants to have a few drinks, celebrate, show off my new self (haha) but then I know I really shouldn't.

Robert

which side is winning???

you'll be pushing about 4.5 month po on your b'day - right???

few drinks????

IMO - I don't think you should

you need to check with your doc to see when he even allows alcohol again

if he approveds you for a drink, go for it!!!!

how often do you have a b'day anyways

but............be careful

you are now 80 lbs less (by your b'day maybe a few more lbs down)

your body can't handle as much alcohol without you possibly feeling a little 'tipsy' earlier than before

cuz you are so much smaller now

gotta be extra careful - cuz there are girls out there that might want to take advantage of your situation!!!!

happy birthday guy

have a wonderful day - enjoy the company/night out with your friends

maybe allow yourself one drink then...........

"maybe" settle for a glass of Water with a lemon in it

people won't know what you are drinking

good luck

80 lbs down

great weight loss

kathy

congrats

Thank you I think my party side is winning so far. I really am crazing to have one night out and enjoy myself. I do agree I will have to take it very slow and test the waters. I know I will get tipsy very quickly haha. I havent felt this excited to be out in a long time and I think I should run with it

Personally? I think I'd wait until one year post op before celebrating with any alcohol. You will have plenty more birthdays to celebrate. My nutritionist recommends 1 year out before alcohol.

Edited December 23, 201312 yr by HHHappy

<p>Personally? I think I'd wait until one year post op before celebrating with any alcohol. You will have plenty more birthdays to celebrate. My nutritionist recommends 1 year out before alcohol. </p>

I am only three months out and have had the occasional glass of wine. Still losing and have not yet put on any weight. It's your birthday...........go out and have an awesome night!!!!

There are several threads out there with skinny drink ideas (Skinny Girl mixers, drinks with Diet Coke or water, etc.), or faux drinks (the juice suggestion, tomato juice, etc.), and while I don't know what your surgeon recommends, some surgeons say it's okay to try a drink in as little as a month out. I went to a wedding last winter when I was several months pregnant, and the bartender had a whole list of delicious virgin drinks to mix up for me. If you're worried about being judged for not drinking, tell the bartender you're the sober friend and ask him to mix up something special for you that doesn't involve alcohol. It might be fun to spend the night sober so you can be coherent enough to enjoy all the compliments.