Has anyone tried it? I would assume shots vodka would be best other than completely avoiding it.

I was told to wait a year. So far, i've been compliant with that

My doc said I could but take it easy no time frame though

I'm guessing some docs say to wait a year because of the fear of cross addiction. I'm guessing once your stomach is healed, it's probably not going to have vastly different effects at six months as it does at 18 months.

I have drank white wine and had a couple of beers. I drink VERY slow, especially with the beer (Miller Lite). I am a couple months post op and have only had drinks recently because of the holidays.

How did they do

I did fine. Beer sat a bit heavy and it took about a hour to drink one, but I didn't have any problems from it. I did catch a buzz quicker, but it didn't last long. I had no problem with a sweet, white wine either.

FYI, I drank beer out of a glass, not from the bottle.

I have been able to drink most everything from Martinis to Margaritas and all the holiday specialty drinks. I am careful to "nurse" the drink along over the course of an hour or so... but I have been absolutely fine. No buzz or drunken feeling when the intake is slow. When I consumed something faster - it made me feel nauseated/hungover a little. So I just pace myself at a social event or when I pour a glass of wine.

Have fun and party on!

Thank u I going to try a beer this weekend just to see how it do

I have tried it all. Fireball scorched my pouch like no other. I get drunk INSTANTLY but I am stone sober within 30 minutes. I prefer to pop pills. Less calories!!

Lol

How far out are u and when did u start trying alcohol

Like 3 months out lol

I never was a rule follower

I am 3 years out. I can't do beer.

#1 the fuzzy stuff makes me uncomfortable

#2 the beer foam is even worse

#3 I feel like I ate a meal 5 sips in

#4 it takes so long to drink it gets hot

#5 shots have less calories and work faster

I had bypass. When I drink, it's a very quick path from fine to drunk off my butt! I sober up pretty quick and haven't experienced a hang over. It's actually not that fun trying to keep a buzz going without getting too drunk...

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