When did you have your first drink?

I know they say no alcohol. But I'm looking for personal stories, not opinions please I'm going to a wedding this weekend - I know, no beer.

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Dirty Martinis and Chianti and cigarettes, oh how I miss you but skinny tastes soooo much better, and I have much more money to buy all my skinny clothes with

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I miss my cigarettes too. Every time I have a craving, I just remind myself that my body can't heal if it's fighting toxins from cigarettes instead. I, too, am looking forward to saving money. $16/pack adds up quickly.

@@CLN.BK $16/ pack? You must be a fellow New Yorker.

@@CLN.BK $16/ pack? You must be a fellow New Yorker.

Yes ma'am, I am. :-)

Dirty Martinis and Chianti and cigarettes, oh how I miss you but skinny tastes soooo much better, and I have much more money to buy all my skinny clothes with

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I miss my cigarettes too. Every time I have a craving, I just remind myself that my body can't heal if it's fighting toxins from cigarettes instead. I, too, am looking forward to saving money. $16/pack adds up quickly.

$16 a PACK??? Sweet jesus....I quit smoking in '89 and they were just over $1/pack and that was outrageous to my little poor, young self!

Dirty Martinis and Chianti and cigarettes, oh how I miss you but skinny tastes soooo much better, and I have much more money to buy all my skinny clothes with

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I miss my cigarettes too. Every time I have a craving, I just remind myself that my body can't heal if it's fighting toxins from cigarettes instead. I, too, am looking forward to saving money. $16/pack adds up quickly.

$16 a PACK??? Sweet jesus....I quit smoking in '89 and they were just over $1/pack and that was outrageous to my little poor, young self!

NY has a very high tax on cigarettes. I *think* in most other states, a pack of cigarettes cost $6-7, but don't quote me on that. I know there are a few other states or local municipalities who have high taxes on cigarettes.

Play stupid games and you'll win stupid prizes.

You make me tingly on purpose, don't you?

Thanks to everyone (Well, some)! I'm only asking because I want to know what other people have done. I understand that everyone's plan is different, but I don't understand why. If your plan says alcohol after 4 weeks, why does mine say no alcohol for the rest of my life? There has to be a reason your plan says 4 weeks. So I think it's okay to veer to someone else's plan for a second.

Cheers to that. I'm having wine at the wedding tonight.

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Thanks to everyone (Well, some)! I'm only asking because I want to know what other people have done. I understand that everyone's plan is different, but I don't understand why. If your plan says alcohol after 4 weeks, why does mine say no alcohol for the rest of my life? There has to be a reason your plan says 4 weeks. So I think it's okay to veer to someone else's plan for a second.

Cheers to that. I'm having wine at the wedding tonight.

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Girl, I don't think you need someone else's story to justify your own decisions. You're a grown woman and can absolutely think for yourself.

From your blog, you had already decided you were having wine at the wedding before you even posted this thread!

You do you. Clearly you know what's best for you. Bottom's up!

Have a great time!

It is too late to ask your doctor today, but what were your post WLS instructions? Are there any medical reasons why you need to follow a slightly different plan?
You were sleeved ~2 months ago. If you do have a drink, be careful, alcohol may have a stronger affect on you post WLS, so let someone else drive.

Alcohol, as compared to a battery acid martini with a carpet tack instead of an olive, when you don't know if it is safe to consume, is a better choice.

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It is too late to ask your doctor today, but what were your post WLS instructions? Are there any medical reasons why you need to follow a slightly different plan?

You were sleeved ~2 months ago. If you do have a drink, be careful, alcohol may have a stronger affect on you post WLS, so let someone else drive.

Alcohol, as compared to a battery acid martini with a carpet tack instead of an olive, when you don't know if it is safe to consume, is a better choice.

Silly! It doesn't matter what **your** doctor says! As long as **someone's** plan OKs it, it's fiiiiiine.

It is too late to ask your doctor today, but what were your post WLS instructions? Are there any medical reasons why you need to follow a slightly different plan?

You were sleeved ~2 months ago. If you do have a drink, be careful, alcohol may have a stronger affect on you post WLS, so let someone else drive.

Alcohol, as compared to a battery acid martini with a carpet tack instead of an olive, when you don't know if it is safe to consume, is a better choice.

Silly! It doesn't matter what **your** doctor says! As long as **someone's** plan OKs it, it's fiiiiiine.

I am following my surgeon's plans to the letter, and even postponed my surgery because of their air travel restrictions, but it is interesting to compare all the different "rules and requirements" that different practices follow.

hahaha sometimes I wonder if a post is really a question that someone is looking for a real answer, or if they are just posted for our entertainment....Posts about drinking, smoking, and eating off plan always go downhill pretty quickly.

I might throw something out there about Doritos and cheese dip or something, just to make my weekend more entertaining! Actually, I'm going to a beer fest tomorrow...gasp. Mostly I'm hoping for one of those little taster glasses...that's about my speed with beer right now

I don't drink or smoke...(I know how boring)....But how about some chocolate?...or home baked bread?? haha

A home baked blueberry scone! My member name here should be "BlueberrySconeFanatic" instead of Shelterdog...I've developed SUCH a craving for them. But in keeping with my new, virtuous lifestyle, I've been putting blueberries in my oatmeal and pretending it's a scone. Hahahaha, it's not working but I'm trying!! Chocolate covered blueberry scones all around!

Add some cocoa powder to your oatmeal!

For Breakfast today, I added WonderSlim dark chocolate Protein pudding powder and PB2 to my oatmeal to up the protein. Yum.

I had my daughters sangria that is delish. It was one month post, just a splash. It was at a special occasion and it took me a while to drink it. Just remember blood sugar spikes can be really bad. Protein, protein is a must. Moderation is key, life must be enjoyed and lived. Quality of life involves greatest portion of your life living with great care of your sleeve. Wine has its place in life as far as I am concerned.

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It is too late to ask your doctor today, but what were your post WLS instructions? Are there any medical reasons why you need to follow a slightly different plan?

You were sleeved ~2 months ago. If you do have a drink, be careful, alcohol may have a stronger affect on you post WLS, so let someone else drive.

Alcohol, as compared to a battery acid martini with a carpet tack instead of an olive, when you don't know if it is safe to consume, is a better choice.

Silly! It doesn't matter what **your** doctor says! As long as **someone's** plan OKs it, it's fiiiiiine.

I am following my surgeon's plans to the letter, and even postponed my surgery because of their air travel restrictions, but it is interesting to compare all the different "rules and requirements" that different practices follow.

I followed my surgeon's plan, too. I figured that I paid him the big bucks, entrusted him with my life, and really, are a few bites of foood or swigs of drink really worth the chance?

That said! If I disagreed with his advice or wanted to implement something earlier than allowed in the manual, I simply asked. We discussed my whys and his and modified (or didn't) accordingly.

Call me stick in the mud, I guess...

Sips lemon tea... (unsweetened of course)