Bubbles

[AmandaRaeLeo 2,145]

NYE is this week and I'd like to toast the New Year with champagne but I'm nervous about the bubbles upsetting my stomach.

I know the only way to know is to try, but I am hoping for some preparatory feedback.

[magtart 603]

I have a bottle of Piper-Heidsieck in the fridge which I have been gazing at longingly every time I see it. However, being only 12 days out I think I will save it for a few months.

[Madam Reverie 2,958]

I drank champagne on Christmas day. I had it with orange juice to 'soften' it a bit. Went down fine - but without a PPI on board, I wouldnt recommend anything over 3 glasses. Quite acidic.

[LouiseC 1,029]

I drink bubbles occasionally with no issues. I do agree though that it can be quite acidic so I recommend going for top quality and dry. Think champagne rather than methode traditionelle.

Of course,t his is dependant on how far out you are. I am twenty months post OP and had the all clear for alcohol at 6 weeks post OP. It was six months post OP before I had champagne. So your own plan needs to be taken into account here.

[AmandaRaeLeo 2,145]

I'm going on 10 months postop. I thought of adding oj a la mimosa style,

[LouiseC 1,029]

I wouldn't add the OJ because of the sugars, I would figure I was getting enough empty calories from the bubbles! But you need to do what works for you. Incidentally, I still can't tolerate anything carbonated other than sparkling Water or wine. I have not had soda at all in over twenty months, the closest I get to soda is an occasional vodka or gin and tonic. I have tried beer and cider but both are too bubbly for me, filling me up with gas after a few mouthfuls. But I never have that problem with champagne, methode traditionelle, tonic water or sparkling mineral water. I think the difference is whether the carbonation is added or occurs naturally as part of the fermentation process. Where it is added, it is too much for me.

Edited December 30, 2013 by LouiseC