my surgery date is 5/6. We are having a birthday party for my daughter on the 17th. How long after surgery did people have their first alcoholic beverage. I'm thinking I might have a glass of wine. Thanks for the input

Jaylow, you should be very careful with alcohol while you're in the liquid phase, for a couple of reasons. Obviously there's the empty-calorie issue, but that's always the case. But that close to surgery you're still going to be on a very low-calorie regimen, and any alcohol you take in is likely to go directly to your head. And if you're still on strict liquids at that point, you'll have to be very careful you don't give in to a desire for solid food.

Alcohol affects our judgment, and many people have regretted drinking because it can lead to very bad choices with regard to food. And that close to surgery, bad food choices can mean more than just a few extra calories--you don't want to compromise your healing by eating before your body is ready for it.

I didn't have my first drink until I was a year out. I'm not a big drinker so that was no biggie for me. Now since you will still be on liquids I would advise against it. Many drinks are carbonated and that is a big no no so close to surgery. Also you may still be on pain medications and you can not mix the two. I would ask your doctor to be on the safe side.

I would ask my doctor. Although I was 5 days out and had 1/2 a bloody mary sipped very slowly over about 1 hours time and I did feel it. (DH and me were stuck at the airport for 7 hours due to bad weather and my meds were packed in my checked luggage) I am sure the doctor woud say no.

New weight 04/27/08 205= 35 pounds gone!!

I had a drink about 2 1/2 -3 weeks after surgery.....but this was only 1 drink sipped over an hour or so. I think you would be fine with a glass of wine.

Enjoy!

I know i am a cheap date now though. a couple of weeks after my band i had to taste a cocktail someone at work made to see if it was correct, omg! a sip and i felt it!

i think one glass, sipped slowly should be ok. but remember to take into account for the calories

My first drink was a couple of months out.

I was 6 weeks out at Christmas time. I had a glass of wine and did just fine. I'm 5 months out now and have a glass occasionally. It helps me relax. If I'm nervous, tense or stressed out, my band tends to hurt. The hot tub helps too. :wink2: