Does anyone drink wine after WLS? I know it's empty calories, but I'd like to be able to have a glass periodically.

2 hours ago, CammyC said:

TBH, I know exactly where you are coming from. I too drank a lot before surgery. My poison was vodka—a lot of vodka. I drank vodka the night before my surgery...not much granted. I was scared but it was a clear liquid.... I’m day 6 post op and have zero craving for alcohol and so happy I don’t! I am loving not wanting alcohol! I hope your doing well on your journey. My dr did not test me for anything but pregnancy.

I'm glad to hear that you no longer want alcohol. That gives me hope.

I actually haven't had a drink for three days and I don't miss it. Keeping my fingers crossed.

On 3/7/2020 at 11:59 PM, Jon7z said:

I'm preop as well and alcohol has also been a problem for me over the past few years. I drink about the same amount as what you've stated here.

For me, I see my upcoming ESG as a chance to reset my lifestyle. Not just post-op, but starting from right now (and the ESG giving the opportunity to make the best of this second chance).

Not many people get a second chance, so I'll make the best of it I can.

That's how I look at it. Now's the opportunity to "clean house" and get my mind right.