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britt2415

By britt2415, in Food and Nutrition

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britt2415    17

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Just wondering what everyones docs said about drinking alcohol?! I was never given a specific timeframe, so just wondering when its safe...

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Steamywindows    39

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Just wondering what everyones docs said about drinking alcohol?! I was never given a specific timeframe, so just wondering when its safe...

Mine says not for 6 months and never any carbonated! Makes me sad as I really really love Crabbies ginger beer...

They say that alcohol affects you differently as it passes into the gut more quickly, so a little goes a long way.

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Madam Reverie    2,958

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I was given clearance by my bariatric nurse for one small drink after 4 weeks (and there was good reason for it)

Since then, I have one-two and call it good.

Now I'm four months out, I can drink Guinness and thoroughly enjoy it.

If in doubt, follow your doctors advice.

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Bombs    353

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Going out tonight. I'll let you know ;)

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britt2415    17

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My nutritionist told me a YEAR! But theres no way Im waiting that long. However, I do plan on waiting until I know its safe and wont mess anything up! Until this surgery you really dont realize how much of your life revolves around food and drinks, well for me at least!

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britt2415    17

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Going out tonight. I'll let you know ;)

When were you sleeved?!

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Bombs    353

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10/21. Been cleared to drink since 6 weeks.

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britt2415    17

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10/21. Been cleared to drink since 6 weeks.

Gotcha! Have a good time!!

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missjenny    43

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I was told no alcohol for at least one year, and should be only on special occasions. Also, no more than 2 drinks within a 24 hour period.

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TaraInDC    55

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I waited a few months (3 or 4) before I had a drink. I can't drink as much obviously, and I can't really do shots anymore, but I definitely enjoy drinks just like everyone else and have been totally fine. Just don't drink anything carbonated (beer is even too fizzy for me) and you'll be fine!

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britt2415    17

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10/21. Been cleared to drink since 6 weeks.

Did you have a good time? How did the drinking go?

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britt2415    17

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I waited a few months (3 or 4) before I had a drink. I can't drink as much obviously, and I can't really do shots anymore, but I definitely enjoy drinks just like everyone else and have been totally fine. Just don't drink anything carbonated (beer is even too fizzy for me) and you'll be fine!

Yeh Im trying to wait at least three months! Its easier not drinking now but when summer comes thats when Ill have to be careful! I live at the beach, so theres nothing better then a day at the beach with friends, drinks, music and sunshine! Ahhhh I cant wait!

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Bombs    353

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Great time. Didn't catch a buzz. Oh well :)

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jimhead4866    21

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Ill be a month put this week. Im conpletely bewildered by how some doctors already gave the ok in just a few short weeks or months! Mine told me 18 months! Now there is absolutely no way im waiting that long probably by the time summer comes ill be having a beer or 2 on weekends at family events and parties at least. I thought 18 months is pretty steep. Now im wondering how different people have a different guideline for alcohol.

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Ill be a month put this week. Im conpletely bewildered by how some doctors already gave the ok in just a few short weeks or months! Mine told me 18 months! Now there is absolutely no way im waiting that long probably by the time summer comes ill be having a beer or 2 on weekends at family events and parties at least. I thought 18 months is pretty steep. Now im wondering how different people have a different guideline for alcohol.

Yeh my nutritionist said a year which I think is to long. But I think she said a yr not bc itll be dangerous to drink alcohol in a few months but bc she wants me to lose my goal weight first.

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