I can't find an answer on how long to wait after a Gastric Sleeve to have a drink. I've seen answers from one month to six months to never. I will speak to my nutritionist tomorrow, but I was looking for a quicker answer because of a work event this evening.

Your doctor or nut will most likely tell you never. But there are several people on this site that have had alcohol with no ill effects. I myself have had a small amount at 2 months out and was fine. I think its a very individual thing.

My doctor said never but I've had a few sips at 6 months post op with no issues.

I'm too late to comment before your event tonight but wanted to share anyway. I've had drinks periodically since month one post surgery. And I've had no issues. I enjoy imbibing every once in awhile.

Um you can go to an event without drinking... You could be pregnant or allergic or just healthy...

On 08/02/2019 at 02:57, rs said:

I'm too late to comment before your event tonight but wanted to share anyway. I've had drinks periodically since month one post surgery. And I've had no issues. I enjoy imbibing every once in awhile.

I’m 10 days away from bypass but at some point in the future would like to have some wine. What type of alcohol did you have?

4 hours ago, Mikeyy said:

Um you can go to an event without drinking... You could be pregnant or allergic or just healthy...

I know that. That's what I usually do, but we were toasting the healthy birth of a Coworker's early baby, and I thought that I may want to have a glass of wine. I didn't. I'll wait a few more months.

I’m 10 days away from bypass but at some point in the future would like to have some wine. What type of alcohol did you have?

Vodka based cocktails such as vodka and cranberry.

For all you wine drinkers - just saw this new ad for low sugar/low carbs brand of alcohol & with very good review! Go to website to see all the varieties! You best believe someone is ALWAYS creating healthier versions of cheers ; )

FitVine is great! I am 11 months out and I drink with no issues. Of course, it will slow down your progress. It can keep you from drinking sufficient water, has a lot of sugar still and are empty calories.

29 minutes ago, NJ Patty said:

FitVine is great! I am 11 months out and I drink with no issues. Of course, it will slow down your progress. It can keep you from drinking sufficient Water, has a lot of sugar still and are empty calories.

Drinking should be an occasional activity and shouldn't be dranken enough to affect your weight loss progress.

On 9/11/2019 at 11:10 AM, HipHopDiva said:

Drinking should be an occasional activity and shouldn't be dranken enough to affect your weight loss progress.

I think any extra, empty calories are not really a part of healthy weight loss, even occasionally. People shouldn't go down the slippery slope of one drink a week doesn't impact it, so I'll keep adding more. Was just trying to make sure people are cautious.

On 09/11/2019 at 10:39, NJ Patty said:

FitVine is great! I am 11 months out and I drink with no issues. Of course, it will slow down your progress. It can keep you from drinking sufficient Water, has a lot of sugar still and are empty calories.

Do they others beside Cabernet? 14 months out and I do miss wine

7 minutes ago, NYJenn said:

Do they others beside Cabernet? 14 months out and I do miss wine

They have several varieties. The Chardonney and Cabernet-sauvinon are my favorites.

3 hours ago, NYJenn said:

Do they others beside Cabernet? 14 months out and I do miss wine

They have all brands!

3 hours ago, NJ Patty said:

I think any extra, empty calories are not really a part of healthy weight loss, even occasionally. People shouldn't go down the slippery slope of one drink a week doesn't impact it, so I'll keep adding more. Was just trying to make sure people are cautious.

True, if you can't control yourself. I was a weekend drinker but as soon as I started my first nutritional session I stopped cold turkey. It's not worth my health. I plan to have wine March 15th, my BIRTHDAY. So if anyone is a alcoholic or borderline - STAY AWAY. I do understand & respect your answer : )