I had vsg surgery 5 weeks ago and have a trip to the races coming up, any ideas on alcoholic beverages that are not carbonated for me to drink?

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Wine and cocktails without a soft drink mixer maybe, I don't know as I'm only 6 days out but I used to work in a bar

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Is this a serious question or a trolling?

It can't be serious...

Surely..

I didn't even think about trolling, what a blonde duh lol

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Why would it be trolling? Simple enough question

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Because if you truly are 5 weeks out, then it should probably be still pretty fresh in your mind that alcohol is not only just not a good idea, but genuinely a pretty bad idea.

you do realize that alcohol is straight up carbs, right? and not complex ones. while I do plan to have wine and whiskey on occasion - *IF* my body tolerates it - no way am I going to do so until months and months later.

and transfer addiction is a real thing.

but, what does your program say about alcohol? some allow it some don't but I've never seen a plan allow for it that soon.

what can you drink that is non alcoholic but would fit with your plan and not make you feel like you are standing out in the crowd? might be a better game plan.

I've had a couple of skinny margaritas. Definitely felt the alcohol burn going down. Don't think an occasional drink is going to cause you to lose control of your diet. I'm 8 weeks out btw.

what does your program say about alcohol.

My Nurse Practitioner allows for non carbonated alcohol at the one month mark, in moderation. As I am not a drinker, it is a non-issue for me, but yes, some programs allow for it.

Yes my bariatric team allow it too but there's certain people on this forum that think they no more than my professional team, just look at a few of the comments above, they must have a degree in weight loss surgery the way they start pointing the finger, simple question and alls I want is a few ideas for non fizzy drinks and you get morons telling me I shouldn't be doing it, it won't be excessive drinking just 1 or 2 to be sociable

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My plan allows for alcohol after one month.

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If you really want to stir up the hornets nest, say you will drink it through a straw.

I can use straws...

When I've had the odd drink I've had crystal light ice tea mixed with Water and white rum. Tastes pretty good

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Would not recommend drinking, alot of repercussions

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Edited June 16, 201610 yr by Mary22398