Not that I am a heavy drinker by any means, but a couple times a year I like to get together with friends and tip back a few. I am wondering how everyone's experience has been with alcohol after the band and what types of drinks people are drinking when they do drink. That you for any advise.

I also am not a heavy drinker, like you I only drink a couple of times a year.

The first time I had a drink (post band) was on New Years Eve.

I drank beer, and it went down well, no bloating etc. I also downed a few shots.

I have heard stories of other people, with bands, getting drunk very quickly and not being able to drink as much as they did pre banding. This wasn't the case with me.

To get rid of all the extra calories I consumed I did a lot of extra exercise for the week after drinking.

Amy

I find that I feel the alcohol MUCH more and quickly. One glass of wine and I start to feel buzzed.

I tried one beer, and it made me uncomfortable. I tend to stick to wine these days when I do have a drink, or a Mojito which isn't too bad for calories, as compared to something like a margerita. I've tried things like a Rum and diet coke, but the carbonation just gets to me.

I too stick to wine. My doctor said no carbonation of ANY kind, so I regretfully gave up my beer. I probably won't really miss it until summer. Nothing better on a hot day than an ice cold beer.... the wine did buzz me pretty fast. I also got a little dehydrated so I had to increase my water consumption. Be sure to watch your calories the next couple days.

wine, vodka cranberry, Malibu w/pineapple juice, or strawberry daquri's. That way you don't have the carbonation, but still LOTS of calories! I tend to get buzzed faster, but I attribute it to the weight loss not necessarily the band per se'.

My drink of choice is red wine.. and yes, I can get buzzed quite quickly. Over the holidays I went to an all inclusive resort and brought along crystal light to have as my mix with vodka, gin, tequilla... was really refreshing and no calories!

I've become a wine drinker and I have to agree it gets me buzzed more quickly. I think it is due to weight loss, not being banded.

From reading it doesn't sound like anyone really drinks. Did anyone drink before? After? I like to drink a couple of drinks 3 or 4 times a week. Is this someting I need to give up?:confused2:

From reading it doesn't sound like anyone really drinks. Did anyone drink before? After? I like to drink a couple of drinks 3 or 4 times a week. Is this someting I need to give up?:confused2:

Well, as I write this I am buzzed off of one glass of wine. I do drink hard liquor, anything that you can think of. I am careful not to over extend on my calories and "sugar" during the day, so I can consume what ever I chose in the evening. I do believe it has slowed my weight loss, but I am losing at a good pace with relation to my fills.:cursing: