After being banded can you drink alcohol in moderation? Please can someone advise. I believe that beer is a no no, because of the yeast.:help::help::help::help::help::help::help::help::help::help::help::help::help::help::help::help::help::help:

Beer is a no no because of the gas. When you pour the beer, you see the gas on top, the foam. That is the part that is not good for you.

As far as alcohol is concerned, you are able to drink it or course. In moderation also and that is only because you want to be able to chew your calories and not drink them. Try to remember, alcohol turns into sugar 3 days later and then sugar turns into fat. I haven't had a drink since Nov. 2005 and I don't miss it at all, like I was never really that fond of soda so I didn't have any problems. My doctor says that having a glass of wine is a good thing.

Josephine

My doctor said a beer in moderation is fine,but to try it at home first in the case it would make you sick & also you will get drunk really fast or as my husband says a cheap date lol.

i have not had beer but what i used to drink compared to now is not what it was! doesnt take long to feel like a floosey!! teehee

You can drink what you want- acording to my Doctor- just like the others said- some people can tolerate it and some can't. I drink diet soda with no problems- and no stomache expansion. You don't want too much alcohol, however, becuase of the calories.

Soniacan, your right it doesn't take much to get the feeling.

most alcoholic beverage have a lot of calories, the Dr. don't want to waste calories on drinks that's calories you can eat.plus you will get drunk faster it will run right though you,:omg: you will be the life of the party

I was told that if I occasionally want to take a drink-to take something like pepcid complete chewables or other antacid before to protect the stomach. also same instructions for the occasional "spicy" something.

Mary