Hi all....

I am still at the beginning of the process...however I am wondering if wine is allowed post-op? I work 2nd shift as a nurse and enjoy a glass when I get home while checking email, or watching tv....is this a soon to be "no-no"? Thanks...

As far as fluids to avoid post op, make sure you stay away from anything carbonated and make sure you are not drinking within an hour of eating. Because of the empty calories, alcohol is not recommended. However, we all have to live and an occasional glass of wine is fine for most people. Perhaps you could find a substitute to help as you wind down from work...maybe try a smoothie or something hot?

Take care,

Lynn

Well, you always have to account for calories in one way or another but there's a lot worse habits you can have than a glass of wine at night.

Red wine particularly is very heart healthy, and white has benefits too. As long as you dont judge an enormous fish bowl wine glass as a standard drink!

There has also been studies done in Australia that show that moderate wine drinkers lose weight better than non drinkers.

I like a glass of wine at night myself, I have one probably five nights out of seven. It never hurt my weightloss.

I agree with Jachut. Wine can be good for your heart. Just don't overdo it!! My surgeon allows a glass of wine. "A" glass of wine. Not the whole bottle. The alcohol will affect you a little differently now that you're banded. I'm not sure why, but you'll be a cheap date. It goes straight to your head if you drink to much. One glass does me just fine these days.....

Thanks all..........LOL Aubrey on the cheap date!!:thumbup:

It's just nice to hear that everyone you once enjoyed has to be a no-no.