Alcohol

[Benjamin Prez 4]

How soon was any of you capable of consuming alcohol

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[mr1121 59]

I drank 2 last night surgery date was October 11.... all was good

Michelle Rose

Spring TX 77373

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[ocgirl15 667]

I am close to a year out and can have about 2.... Any more and I act like an idiot. I am a cheap date. I didn't drink much until I was at my personal goal.

[Benjamin Prez 4]

I'm only 2 weeks out and craving lol

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[LipstickLady 25,682]

L.O.L.

[QueenOfTheTamazons 634]

I am close to a year out and can have about 2.... Any more and I act like an idiot. I am a cheap date. I didn't drink much until I was at my personal goal.

I couldnt do 2 drinks pre op!

HW 385 SW 359 CW 326 (59lbs down!) Sleeved 10/5/16

[suzzzzz 1,005]

When does your surgeon allow it? They are all different. Best to get past those cravings. I had wine after 6 weeks. I was fine. However, alcohol has empty calories and turns to sugar so drinking will impact your weightloss.

[higher 966]

I was allowed alcohol by my surgeon pretty quickly post-op and drink 1-2 x a week generally. This didn't happen at first, but as I've lost weight further out from surgery alcohol hits me much more quickly than it did pre-op. It also wears off quickly, but yeah I'm pretty loose after just 1 drink. I consider it a blessing - less calories and less $$!

If you are allowed to progress to include alcohol just make sure you're conscious of how it fits into your daily protein/calories consumption and make smart choices.

Edited November 24, 2016 by higher

[KristenVSG2014 1,871]

I tried to wait until I felt my sleeve was completely healed before I introduced alcohol. I believe it was around 4 months. Even then it burned like fire so I didn't try again for a while. I also did not want to take in the extra calories while I was losing weight. Try to make the most of your first year when you are able to lose the most weight and avoid drinking your calories (besides Protein drinks, of course).

Two years out it still burns when it hits an empty stomach so I've learned to have a small snack before drinking. I also learned I have a two drink limit now.

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[Fredbear 397]

When does your surgeon allow it? They are all different.

Our plan says never, citing statistics that Bariatric surgery patients who continue to drink have a 8-10x greater percentage chance to develop cirrhosis of the liver than the general population.

[SleevedMetal 3]

I waited about six months and found out shortly that my tolerance was two drinks tops. I'm a year out and still haven't had a beer. I would avoid carbonation and alcohol for at least six months. Just remember everything in moderation. Alcohol has no nutritional value, so it is best to avoid it if you can.

[KristenVSG2014 1,871]

When does your surgeon allow it? They are all different.

Our plan says never, citing statistics that Bariatric surgery patients who continue to drink have a 8-10x greater percentage chance to develop cirrhosis of the liver than the general population.

That's interesting. I've never heard that. Could you provide me with the reference?

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[Fredbear 397]

When does your surgeon allow it? They are all different.

Our plan says never, citing statistics that Bariatric surgery patients who continue to drink have a 8-10x greater percentage chance to develop cirrhosis of the liver than the general population.

That's interesting. I've never heard that. Could you provide me with the reference?

The specific wording in our manual is "*the bariatric center* has a policy never to recommend alcohol consumption after any bariatric procedure. Eighty percent of the alcohol you ingest will go as a toxin to the liver resulting in a higher level of intoxication and more liver damage."

The 8-10x increase in cirrhosis was listed on the presentation slide, of which I unfortunately do not have a hard copy of. (hopefully it's not something they pulled out of their @$$, they are supposed to be reputable...)

Edited November 25, 2016 by Fredbear

[ppressey24 254]

I drank 2 last night surgery date was October 11.... all was good

Michelle Rose

Spring TX 77373

Email: mr110726@gmail.com

Im 8wks and i had a glass of wine yesterday. Maybe half a glass but i was fine. Im not much of a drinker anyways, only wine

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[rolosmom7 740]

I'm not a drinker either - maybe 1 to 2 times a month pre surgery. I was cleared at 8 weeks and had apple saki at a work event which was yummy and fine, and then we went to a client dinner where a rather arrogant man ordered 2 insanely expensive bottles of wine - I left half of my glass while everyone else polished off 2-3 glasses. I felt kinda bad since I think I left like 50 bucks of wine, but. Who even orders wine that expensive? Tasted bad anyway, like someone dumped black pepper into it. I was fine after that half glass as well.