Alcohol... ????

[lsubabe33 23]

What alcoholic beverage do you drink post-op?

I LOVE beer but bc it's carbonated I can't have it. ????????

I don't want nor need negative or rude comments. I like to have social drinks from time to time. ESPECIALLY since it's Mardi Gras! ????????????

Thanks for you help!

[Pillar2butterfly 391]

I am 6 months post op. I have yet to try beer. I have a very occasional glass of white wine and can barely tolerate it, as it sits right in my esophagus. i find it best to just not bother with it at all.

[Pescador 1,374]

I do not know when you had WLS. I used to love an occasional beer but not any more. Wine is smooth and gives me heartburn. Margaritas made me gain weight. I want to drink but I am still trying to find that perfect alcohol.

I do not know when you had WLS. I used to love an occasional beer but not any more. Wine is smooth and gives me heartburn. Margaritas made me gain weight. I want to drink but I am still trying to find that perfect alcohol.

I do not know when you had WLS. I used to love an occasional beer but not any more. Wine is smooth and gives me heartburn. Margaritas made me gain weight. I want to drink but I am still trying to find that perfect alcohol.

[JamieLogical 8,684]

I have had beer a couple of times, but I do try to avoid carbonation, so have really limited it to just that handful of times. I mostly drink "girly" drinks now post-op. I get drunk SUPER easy, so I can't do shots anymore. If I drink, it's usually some sort of mixed drink, but they have so much sugar, it's a very rare treat.

[Ronjohn 84]

Maybe you can try a Bloody Mary. It has Tomato juice, so there is slightly something redeeming about them. I had two yesterday at a super bowl party with no issues, or then a buzz that comes on a little bit quicker. The tomato juice has tons of salt, so I wanted get on the scale the next day. I gained two pounds over night and only ate/drank like 1,200 calories for the day.

Not to people in weight loss phase. Alcohol does have calories, so watch you drinking. 400 of the 1,200 calories I had yesterday were drank, and I'm not talking about Protein shakes. Not a good idea to be doing frequently...

[rastus 35]

I drink beer or dry cider most days [in moderation of course]..

I pour both these over ice & that removes much carbonation.

Most English beers are carbonated much less & less filling than all the domestic type offerings.

They have a nitrogen/CO2 gas mix & one can drink that when out as straight draught or from cans that have widgets in them [when the tab is pulled there will be a whoosh as the beer become lightly carbonated & really creamy]. Then pour into your glass.

Easily identifiable cans usually 500ml @ the liquor store/s.

Edited February 8, 2016 by rastus

[kranky813 477]

@@lsubabe33 I am a fan of flavored vodka and crystal lite lemonade. We went to a party last night and I drank Kinky Blue and Lemonade (they didn't have crystal lite) but I try VERY hard to stay away from anything carbonated. I have had a drink of beer and pop before and it gives me horrible gas and gas pains. That alone is enough to keep me away from the carbonation.

@@lsubabe33 I am a fan of flavored vodka and crystal lite lemonade. We went to a party last night and I drank Kinky Blue and Lemonade (they didn't have crystal lite) but I try VERY hard to stay away from anything carbonated. I have had a drink of beer and pop before and it gives me horrible gas and gas pains. That alone is enough to keep me away from the carbonation.

[lsubabe33 23]

Thanks guys for all the help. Who knew it would be so hard to find that one go to drink when u want one.

[Densol 15]

I'm looking forward to a very small glass of red wine with a meal.

Edited February 8, 2016 by Densol

[LeslesLosingIt 43]

I still love a good martini. ????

[Dub 9,922]

Tito's vodka mixed with 5 calorie Ocean Spray Cranberry drink.

At bars.....a Cajun martini.....or just occasional shooters of high grade tequila.

[Dub 9,922]

Tito's vodka mixed with 5 calorie Ocean Spray Cranberry drink.

At bars.....a Cajun martini.....or just occasional shooters of high grade tequila.

[libby43 136]

Tito's vodka mixed with 5 calorie Ocean Spray Cranberry drink.

At bars.....a Cajun martini.....or just occasional shooters of high grade tequila.

I drink the vodka mixed with the 5 calorie oceans cranberry drink. I was just cleared to drink and really enjoyed this mix drink.

[Jim in Utah 25]

Try brandy...you don't need to mix it with anything and it has no carbs.

Or vodka, gin, tequila, etc mixed with Crystal Light.

[jhclikesshopping@gmail.com 285]

I am at 11 months.... have not done beer since carbonation worries me. I got for the gin and Water or a shot on the rocks. Less calories than beer and not worried about the bubbles.

And yes, I miss my champagne lots!!!!