sober 4 good?

Bright · March 30, 2005

I almost never drink since being banded - I find it completely lowers my inhibitions and I end up eating tons of crap! And talking tons of crap! Hubby bought me a bottle of baileys for Easter and I was red-cheeked and giggly after one glass! Not used to drinking anymore! Also alcohol is such a waste of calories in my view! I'm so happy having lost over half my excess weight, I am delighted to be anywhere, alcohol or no!!!

babsyintx · March 30, 2005

Hi,

I drink about once a month. My drink of choice is vodka and cranberry or vodka and crystal light. I dont drink beer, champagne or soda of any kind. I hate the bloated feeling. I cannot drink as much as I did when I weighed 334. I have made a slight fool of myself a couple of times pushing the bar. So yes, I am a relatively cheap drink compared to the old days.

Babs in TX

334/180

-154

laraestokes · March 31, 2005

I like my beer and can still drink it- I just do it slower. AND my DH was hoping it would make me a cheap date and it hasn't yet. We normally go to Happy Hoiur every Friday with friends. I took it ver slow the first 6 weeks though, not knowing how I would do. I drank taps for a few weeks, because they seemed to have less carbonation. With Summer coming I was glad I could still have my beer for a nice hot day on the deck!

vinesqueen · April 22, 2005

bumping as per request

DeniseG · April 22, 2005

I have a drink or two a week with no problems.........except........can't drink beer or champaigne for the "tiny bubbles"

I try to stay away from it as much as I can because it messes with my metabolism.

bobby_hamrick · April 23, 2005

okay I have drank quite a bit since banding and at time sickly. First I make sure I have eaten a couple hours before. I figured out that a lot of time my stomach is really empty then the magarita hits the eruption!!!

I have since swore off alchohol because I drank too much. Lots of empty calories I may add and a negative weight loss reaction I may add.

I had no problem drinking most of the time. Pray for my sobriety as I am entering the 3 week period with no drinking at all. It will be a first in 15 years if I pass 30 days with no booze at all!

I can not drink beer at any time by the way, not since my last fill!

HarleyNana · April 23, 2005

Good luck with the next two weeks, you can do it. Just remember, you've come this far and if you even take a sip, you gotta start all over from scratch. Not to mention you had this surgery to be a healthier you. You can do it!