I'm pretty new here and I'm scheduled for surgery July 4th (EEK!) with Dr. Illian. I drink alcohol very rarely now...but I am a mother of an almost two year old, so occasionally a glass of wine or a nice cold beer really hits the spot. I was just curious on post-op how your body tolerates that? I know that wine may be a little easier on the belly, as long as it's not "bubbly". Just curious on what others experiences have been. Thank you for the info!

What is anaphylaxis? My sister had gastric bypass 10 years ago and became a raging alcoholic and chain smoker. I don't even know how she's still alive, she doesn't eat she just eats gummy bears and drinks and smokes. I've put her in rehab 5 times but she always fails and she hardly drank before surgery.

I figured it might be something I try in advance at home where if I get sick I will be ok. I'm just so unsure. Waiting to speak to my surgeon now at my 3 month post op so I will have to see what he says!

Let us know what he said.
Definitely try at home first (assuming he gives the green light). That would be tragic to get sick on your big day!

Let us know what he said.
Definitely try at home first (assuming he gives the green light). That would be tragic to get sick on your big day!

Woohoo!! Doctor gave me the go ahead. Definitely suggested trying it out at home first and then make the judgement call on what I can tolerate for the wedding day!! I will have to start experimenting to see what matches with my new tastebuds!! (He stated that it helps that my progress is phenomenal! 62% of my excess weight lost in just 3 months!)

Woohoo!! Doctor gave me the go ahead. Definitely suggested trying it out at home first and then make the judgement call on what I can tolerate for the wedding day!! I will have to start experimenting to see what matches with my new tastebuds!! (He stated that it helps that my progress is phenomenal! 62% of my excess weight lost in just 3 months!)

Ok that's great! Now you'll have to let us know how you do. Congrats on your weight loss too!

A few times a month I will have a glass of wine or part of a light beer. Alcohol hits me hard and therefore I don;t have much. With wine I can drink a glass over a period of time, beer I don;t even drink a full glass before I fill full.

Thank you all for your input and experiences I will for sure be good w/o, just was curious in case the terrible 2's get too intense.

Thank you all for your input and experiences [emoji4] I will for sure be good w/o, just was curious in case the terrible 2's get too intense.

Since everyone's body is different my surgeon suggested giving some red wine a try first at home. I had a 4 oz glass over a period of an hour last night with no reaction and I didn't feel drunk. He says wine is the better option!

I have had the surgery approximately 2 years ago and I have gained 13.8 labs and I am starting to become a little worried I did not go back to the Post Op classes after my surgery as I was sealing with my oldest Brother's just two months prior to the surgery but proud of my decision to go ahead with the surgery. l am feeling full of gas that is not moving and not sure how to relieve the pain should I drink more water?

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I have been wondering about alcohol as well! I am getting married in 4.5 weeks and want to have some wine with the toasts or even a few sips of my favorite apple crown with the wedding party on the way to the reception! At that point I will be a little over 4 months post op. I have my 3 month post op appointment today but I know if I mention it to my surgeon he will tell me no as he is against drinking after bypass! I just want to celebrate a little nothing crazy!!

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I wouldnt its pretty early. Remember its gonna hit u like a ton of bricks

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Actually in my case your completely wrong. As previously posted my doctor gave me the go ahead and I tried it last night and was able to drink a small glass over an hours time with no adverse affects...

1 hour ago, Melissa315 said:

Actually in my case your completely wrong. As previously posted my doctor gave me the go ahead and I tried it last night and was able to drink a small glass over an hours time with no adverse affects...

I agree with you. That's my experience. I got to a point that alcohol wasn't affecting me. That was dangerous. I'm still learning to deal with that. Alcoholism among weight-loss patients is a very real danger. Good luck!

I agree with you. That's my experience. I got to a point that alcohol wasn't affecting me. That was dangerous. I'm still learning to deal with that. Alcoholism among weight-loss patients is a very real danger. Good luck!

I have never been a big drinker nor will I ever be! I'm not concerned about alcoholism bc I do not have an addictive personality. I was never a food addict, my WLS was due to other medical issues. A drink every now and again will be fine just as before.

I had half a glass of red wine over a couple hours Saturday evening and I found my tolerance to be about the same as it was prior to surgery. I don't drink often but a half glass of wine is still a comfortable drink for me.

I am getting married about 7 weeks post op surgery is July 19 and wedding is September 9 I am not a big drinker but my family is big on drinking and celebrating they like to party! I asked my doctor about having a drink or two at my wedding and he said I should be fine! This was definitely a worry for me!!

I too am a mother and understand that sometimes we need relaxation and alcohol can really hit the spot. I however have resorted to meditation I find that learning to relax takes away my need for alcohol. Also it's a really good thing to do with your child as they get older. Teaching a child how to relax can help if they develop sleep issues or anxiety.

I know of somebody who has had a gastric sleeve and finds out how very easy to slip down his throat and has probably replaced one issue with another. It's always worth just keeping a check on these things I can slip very quickly.
What you're suggesting in terms of drinking occasionally should not be a problem. In fact a delight. Enjoy and cheers.