I have my surgery scheduled for August 1st. July 10-15 we are going on a small vacation with friends and I'd like to enjoy a few drinks or shots. I'm not a beer drinker but asking if anyone had drinks this close to surgery? I will still be three weeks away and not in my two week liquid diet phase. I won't drink everyday but wondering what the thoughts were on occasional drinks while there?

Other than the empty calories, I don't think it's a big deal and wouldn't worry about it. Have fun, then get your mindset on the surgery. At least that is what I would do.

^^^ ditto
Have a ball!

I agree. I don't think it'll make too much of a difference for you! Have fun. I'm 6.5 months post op and get tipsy on half a glass of wine!

Thanks all!! I will enjoy a few drinks then!

I was wondering the same for myself. I've been drink free for two weeks. Surgery date is July 25th. I'm not gonna drink until after surgery and Im healed. Getting to close for me.

Why don't you ask your surgeon instead of looking for validation on an internet forum?

I agree.

My surgery was December 27, my preop diet started December 12. We had our Christmas dinner December 11, and that was last splurge before surgery. I drank a bottle of wine throughout the day, knowing that it would never happen again. I too, watched the amount I drank for the two months before, but this was my celebration. Enjoy your last little bit, because you want to be able to dedicate yourself to this lifestyle. It is amazing process. I wouldn't change a thing!

Kitty