Hey! Hope all is well with everyone. I was just wondering, after having Gastric Bypass are you allowed to drink any types of alcoholic beverages?

I hope so

My program allows alcohol after you are at the two month mark which is at the eating normally/bariatric lifestyle phase of post op, which I am at now. My NUT did advised that after surgery we may be light weights and go very easy on it. Lots of alcohol and alcoholic drinks are high in calories which you'll want to be mindful of. I've had a light mikes hard lemonade and a glass of white wine so far and both seemed to go okay, I couldn't finish the whole bottle of mikes.

My program allowed it only after 1 year. I even had to sign a contract.

Yes, you do have to worry about the carb and calorie counts.

I have been on meds that don't allow it so I still have not tried alcohol but I understand it won't take much for us to get drunk. Also it can become very addictive for us.

My clinic has had a few people "blow over" and so their protocol is now no alcohol for life. That's fine with me I'm not much of a drinker - maybe 5 or 6 occasions a year pre-op so I won't miss it. The only problem is that I always feel like I have to justify my lack of drinking - as if people will think I'm a recovering alcoholic - as if that is a bad thing. Now at least I can say my body doesn't digest alcohol properly. I'm not sure why that is important to me but it is. However, Even with all the restrictions (alcohol, caffeine, soda pop) I must say I am thrilled that I now have a card to show restaurants that says I should be allowed to order of the children's menu!

Edited December 18, 201510 yr by pink22

When you can drink alcohol after surgery varies. Ask your doctor for a more specific timeline, but you still can at some point. Just remember that it will hit you fast and then leave you even faster. Ha ha! I went home back on Halloween and had a shot of vodka with a friend. I felt it fast but also recovered fairly quickly after that initial buzz; up and down in about 20 minutes or so...it was fast!

However, Even with all the restrictions (alcohol, caffeine, soda pop) I must say I am thrilled that I now have a card to show restaurants that says I should be allowed to order of the children's menu!

So you received a card? What does it say? I had read about these in a couple of books, but this is the first time I've seen somebody mention having one in these threads (granted I don't read everything here).

Edited December 18, 201510 yr by DangerMouse007

i was told 1 year for alcohol soda and straws

I have had wine 1/2 gladd and did great. 6 months post op.

When you can drink alcohol after surgery varies. Ask your doctor for a more specific timeline, but you still can at some point. Just remember that it will hit you fast and then leave you even faster. Ha ha! I went home back on Halloween and had a shot of vodka with a friend. I felt it fast but also recovered fairly quickly after that initial buzz; up and down in about 20 minutes or so...it was fast!

However, Even with all the restrictions (alcohol, caffeine, soda pop) I must say I am thrilled that I now have a card to show restaurants that says I should be allowed to order of the children's menu!

So you received a card? What does it say? I had read about these in a couple of books, but this is the first time I've seen somebody mention having one in these threads (granted I don't read everything here).

I'll try to remember to pull it out and post it exactly, but basically it says for medical reasons I should be permitted to eat off the children's menu.

If you search google or google images lots of examples pop up. You could probably print your own out if your doc didn't give you one.

bariatric surgery card for restaurants

Is what I googled and found lots

I was told 6 months post op alcohol was allowed. However, that came with a disclaimer. The alcohol will effect you more after surgery. A small amount may make you intoxicated. I never drank alcohol so it wasn't a big loss. I took some NyQuil the other night and I felt drugged so I will continue to stay away from alcohol. Anyway, discuss this with your surgeon.

My clinic has had a few people "blow over" and so their protocol is now no alcohol for life. That's fine with me I'm not much of a drinker - maybe 5 or 6 occasions a year pre-op so I won't miss it. The only problem is that I always feel like I have to justify my lack of drinking - as if people will think I'm a recovering alcoholic - as if that is a bad thing. Now at least I can say my body doesn't digest alcohol properly. I'm not sure why that is important to me but it is. However, Even with all the restrictions (alcohol, caffeine, soda pop) I must say I am thrilled that I now have a card to show restaurants that says I should be allowed to order of the children's menu!

I need a card like that!!

My clinic has had a few people "blow over" and so their protocol is now no alcohol for life. That's fine with me I'm not much of a drinker - maybe 5 or 6 occasions a year pre-op so I won't miss it. The only problem is that I always feel like I have to justify my lack of drinking - as if people will think I'm a recovering alcoholic - as if that is a bad thing. Now at least I can say my body doesn't digest alcohol properly. I'm not sure why that is important to me but it is. However, Even with all the restrictions (alcohol, caffeine, soda pop) I must say I am thrilled that I now have a card to show restaurants that says I should be allowed to order of the children's menu!

I need a card like that!!

Google and print one out for yourself--lots of pix of examples on the Internet ????

None for a year in my program, and none for life is recommended.