Hi all. I know you’re not supposed to have any alcohol after surgery so I’m talking about a year or more down the line. What alcohol beverages are safe to consume if you were to have 1 drink socially?

I drink wine all the time. It causes me no issues and I have never gained one ounce from it.

I did wait until about 3 months post-op to imbibe again.

I am 6 months out, and have enjoyed wine and beer. I like dark beer, and I pour it into a glass and try to get some of the carbonation out. I can't drink a whole one, nor do I get buzzed from sipping slowly.

I also enjoy a glass of wine every now and then with no issues.

My biggest whine is not being able to enjoy it with dinner. I'd rather have a glass before we eat, while everyone else enjoys it with dinner. I usually have to wait an hour after eating, but by then everyone else is done and my wine is warm. By then, the desire is usually gone, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing.

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