Love the occasional glass of wine! I have been reading all the post and have yet to find if there are any alcoholic restrictions. I am sure Beer and mixed drinks with sodas are not recomended because of the carbonation. Just curious as to what the "Norm" is for bandsters when it comes to social drinking.

I drink casually all the time beer, wine and otherwise. I have never had a problem.

I don't drink a lot but an occasional glass of wine or drink... sure. Just remember to include it in your daily caloric intake.

So do I. And I have one when I feel like it.

obviously alcohol is empty calories to a degree and detrimental to strict dieting. But moderate wine consumption is actually GOOD for your health.

I was encouraged by my surgeon to have a glass of wine occasionally and not deprive myself - saying that you must live!!

I've been plateued(sp?) for a long time now, and last week was talking to the psych in my clinic. She said that when she was losing weight(she's banded too) she found that having a drink stalled her weight loss for about 3 days everytime. Even one drink. Well, I have been having a glass of wine a couple of times a week, not much because of the calories, so I've cut it out totally. And I am down a couple of pounds. So, that might be something to consider.

Love the occasional glass of wine! I have been reading all the post and have yet to find if there are any alcoholic restrictions. I am sure Beer and mixed drinks with sodas are not recomended because of the carbonation. Just curious as to what the "Norm" is for bandsters when it comes to social drinking.

My doc says it's ok - his take on the carbination isn't that it streaches the band - but that it depletes your calcium..

I don't drink carbonated alcohol, and I count it in my daily calories, but once in a while I have a drink. Normally wine or white russian (CALORIES!!)..those are casino days when I'm not planning to eat anyway.

Appreciate all the input! We have a lot of family get togethers and living in Austin my husband and I are always meeting friends to catch some live music. I could say no to the glass of wine if I had to but concerts are so much more fun when you can have a couple glasses of wine:eyebrows: and sometimes you need that little extra something to put up with family at those gatherings, JUST KIDDING!

Mmm, Sex on the Beach. Or pina coladas. Either would be good right now.

I've been plateued(sp?) for a long time now, and last week was talking to the psych in my clinic. She said that when she was losing weight(she's banded too) she found that having a drink stalled her weight loss for about 3 days everytime. Even one drink. Well, I have been having a glass of wine a couple of times a week, not much because of the calories, so I've cut it out totally. And I am down a couple of pounds. So, that might be something to consider.

I experience the same thing. If I have so much as one glass of wine it's a promise I won't lose for that week.

I don't mind giving up the carbonation: beer, Cokes, etc. But I DO really like dirty martinis. And I don't seem to have any problem downing a couple of those now and then. But two is my limit.

I experience the same thing. If I have so much as one glass of wine it's a promise I won't lose for that week.

So it's not just her then? Good - then I have some hope. I like wine and a drink, but not enough to stall my loss over.

The only time one glass of wine keeps me from losing for a week is when I couple that glass of wine with lasagna or Tex-Mex.

The only time one glass of wine keeps me from losing for a week is when I couple that glass of wine with lasagna or Tex-Mex.

LOL-yeah a drink or two does tend to make me focus less on what I'm eating.:hungry: And I end up eating more.

But I'm ready to go again on this journey, and am looking for everything I can improve.

I miss beer!! I have resorted to drinking margharitas but I know those are loaded with calories. I sometimes wish I was a good liquor shooter, but I know if I tried shots I would puke everywhere. I love wine, but my "wine drunk, beer drunk, and liquor drunk" are all different and sometimes I want to feel "beer drunk!" LOL.