Alcohol and RNY

[LakeishaNicole 42]

Sooooooooooooooooo when did you have your first drink after surgery?

[BellaItalia088 21]

One month out I had a few sips of wine when I went on vacation.. but I didn’t go overboard. I definitely felt the alcohol faster than usual... then I had my first full glass of prosecco at 4 months and felt tipsy but was sober in an hour...😂

[LakeishaNicole 42]

3 minutes ago, BellaItalia088 said:

One month out I had a few sips of wine when I went on vacation.. but I didn’t go overboard. I definitely felt the alcohol faster than usual... then I had my first full glass of prosecco at 4 months and felt tipsy but was sober in an hour...😂

I was told that would happen. I want a drink so bad but was a little scared to try it lol. Thanks for responding.

[nycgirl18 25]

How long ago did you have your surgery? My program doesn’t have any restrictions on alcohol (which I don’t know that I agree with). Anyway, you do want to be careful - your new tummy is sensitive, you’ll feel tipsy or drunk a lot quicker, there are a lot of empty calories and (most disturbing to me) there are certain studies that have shown post WLS patients can have a higher tendency for alcohol dependence. Addiction runs in my extended family, so that is something I’m going to be careful and mindful of.

I’d give it at least a couple months and then start with something easier on the stomach. I don’t even know what that would be - red wine ?

[nycgirl18 25]

One month out I had a few sips of wine when I went on vacation.. but I didn’t go overboard. I definitely felt the alcohol faster than usual... then I had my first full glass of prosecco at 4 months and felt tipsy but was sober in an hour...

Did the carbonation in the procescco bother you ?

[dathvick 150]

I have 1 drink a night usually about 5 nights a week. It is usually Fireball Whiskey, Peppermint Schnapps, Coconut Rum or Wine. I don't get drunk, just a little tipsy. I am aware of the empty calories and the sugar content but I have never had an alcohol problem and never have more than 1.

[LakeishaNicole 42]

How long ago did you have your surgery? My program doesn’t have any restrictions on alcohol (which I don’t know that I agree with). Anyway, you do want to be careful - your new tummy is sensitive, you’ll feel tipsy or drunk a lot quicker, there are a lot of empty calories and (most disturbing to me) there are certain studies that have shown post WLS patients can have a higher tendency for alcohol dependence. Addiction runs in my extended family, so that is something I’m going to be careful and mindful of.
I’d give it at least a couple months and then start with something easier on the stomach. I don’t even know what that would be - red wine ?

It’s been a month

[BostonWLKC 806]

I thought alcohol was forbidden for a year?! [emoji15]. I’m afraid to even think about it during this rapid wl phase


HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17)
GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18)
GW#2- 180 [emoji736] (4/2/18)
GW#3- 160
CW 174
5’6”

[BellaItalia088 21]

14 hours ago, nycgirl18 said:

Did the carbonation in the procescco bother you ?

No, I drank it slowly so I was fine.. although I have tried to drink one sip of a Diet Coke once and the carbonation really hurt even with just one sip so that will definitely be something I never pick up again 😊

[Dubchild 42]

On 4/20/2018 at 3:33 PM, dathvick said:

I have 1 drink a night usually about 5 nights a week. It is usually Fireball Whiskey, Peppermint Schnapps, Coconut Rum or Wine. I don't get drunk, just a little tipsy. I am aware of the empty calories and the sugar content but I have never had an alcohol problem and never have more than 1.

When was your first drink ?

[dndshepherd 19]

6 weeks it was a Christmas party that I was nervous about so I ordered a white Russian. It took over an hour to drink. I've drank a few times in my 4 months. I always order white Russians since my body didnt reject it. I'm a cheap date 2-3 drinks will last 3-5 hours sipping on it. I ordered single shot in a pounder glass. I use to love bloody Mary's. One sip and I wanted to puke it tasted terrible. Haha anyway if you're gonna try anything go less booze bigger glass. Cheers!

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[dathvick 150]

5 hours ago, Dubchild said:

When was your first drink ?

6 weeks post op.

[WNC AV8R 31]

Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc about 7 weeks post-op. Did fine, but definitely felt it. Drank mostly brown liquor pre-op, but I haven't felt the need to try that again...yet 😉