I'm just beginning the whole process, so bare with me. And I know this sounds really stupid and am completely aware of how bad this is for me...but:) My biggest concern about having surgery is drinking after. I don't drink on a daily or even weekly basis, but probably 4 times per year have a day long binge social drinking activity ( tailgating, camping, a winter festival we go to etc). Usually is beer or hard cider and we drink a lot. Am I still going to be able to do that? It's really my only time to see my friends due to distance and children etc. Any thoughts?

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My doctor didn't advise against it at all because that was also one of my concerns so I'm right there with you. I was advised to wait 3-6 months and try alcohol again in small doses and at home. He said you'll get drunk faster and no need to test the waters out in public and not know how you will react to it.

Personally, when I am back to regular food and have all of that figured out I intend to try alcohol again. Good luck!!

Dr says not to drink period and really won't discuss anything about it. I just wanted to know if I would be physically able to and what would happen if I did. I fully understand that this is a commitment to a healthy life, which binge drinking doesn't fit in. I just wanted to try to see if others had any experience with it, whether or not I choose to do it post surgery. Thanks so much for your help, just trying to get an idea of what is in store for me.


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I read that 100% of all those who have bariatric surgery die.

Based on my research, it's due to breathing oxygen before they died.

Hold your breath, people!

I also remember reading and hearing years back that "4 out of 5 doctors prefer Camels".

Well at least 1 out of 5 doctors aren't into bestiality!

My good friend who is 5 years out from surgery drinks occasionally - we get together once every month or so and we will each have a drink. They hit her pretty quickly, but also don't last that long. One drink and she's tipsy, but within a couple of hours after eating and chatting she's sober enough to drive.

My friend is seven yrs out and drinks wine all the time. Still looks amazing!

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