Hello folks!

I just had my 2-week follow up with my surgeon today. I am excited to be moving onto stage 4 (out of 5, being solids food and forever based on my surgical center's directions)... I am able to take in soft foods and thicker purees.

My surgeon told me that I can resume drinking alcohol again at the 2 month mark. I know this might be a contraversal topic and I know many have different opinions and experiences. But if all goes as well I plan to resume drinking and enjoy some alcholic beverages again.

I have heard that others do drink beer (which is carbonated). I am willing to try it and see how my stomach tolerates it. But I am normally a liquor drinker or mixed drinks. I am used to drinking vodka in sprite or ginger ale. I am trying to plan what non-carbinated drinks I can make especially with vodka. I would love to find a ginger based drink because it would go well with vodka in my opinion.

Does anyone have any ideas of what alcoholic drinks to try when weening back into alcohol.

*note* note I also know that I will try my first drink at home and be aware that it will affect me quicker. I know that I need to be aware of my calorie intake and know that alcohol = sugars.

-Joe M.

I would be very careful with alcohol. I get drunk super fast and black out. Tread slowly.

My sister just got her PhD (super proud of her) and she's having a party July 15. I had my surgery 5/22. I've thought of having a glass of wine but perhaps not. I rarely drink (like once a year) so I can skip it. Guess I'm the designated driver

Nothing halts weight loss like alcohol

Yeah, not worth it to me.

I have a few whiskey's and water with my friends on the weekends (1 shot in a big glass of water with orange slices)I Watch the carbs through the day, we are here to live!! live and have some fun along the way!

2 hours ago, Please said:

I have a few whiskey's and Water with my friends on the weekends (1 shot in a big glass of water with orange slices)I Watch the carbs through the day, we are here to live!! live and have some fun along the way!

Alberta? Where was your surgery?

My surgeon told me that I can have wine after 6 months and to always drink in moderation. I had have a glass of red wine with dinner on occasion prior to surgery, nothing sense, so waiting hasn't been hard but I do plan on incorporating an occasional glass of red wine and some hard cider in the fall back into my diet.

The best advice I've heard is to try it, see how your body and your stomach tolerate alcohol and always use moderation. It may be possible that you will go to have that drink and no longer have the interest or the desire to drink anymore.