When you drink a glass of wine at dinner, do you drink it with your dinner or do you do the half hour before half hour after rule? Also, do you find the effects are greater and faster than before the band? I am only 5 weeks out and have not had a drink yet but would like to so I was just curious. I know people with bypass feel the effects stronger but not sure with us banded people.

Thanks.

I drink most of it after the meal, I might have a couple of sips during.

The first drink I had after several weeks abstinence post surgery went straight to my head! But now, my capacity for and tolerance of alchohol is exactly the same as it ever was. Meaning I can cope with 3 glasses of wine before I start to get silly and four if I dont want a wicked hangover.

Mostly I stick to one or two. Two if I'm out, one if I'm at home.

i will have a few sips w/my meal, but typically i treat the wine like "dessert" after wards.

i've not realized if it "hits" me harder - but i definitely drink less than prior to banding; which just goes along with a healthier lifestyle.

A lot of time I have one when I get home from work while I am getting ready to go out. Then several after dinner if we are out with a group of friends. Havent noticed any difference either in the effect.

I have only been banded for a couple of months and have had wine or cocktails a few times. When having wine, I will drink slowly prior to dinner and a few sips during dinner. As for cocktails, I have had them once and it went with no food. I didn't notice a change as far as how fast it hits me...but I am more cautious since I consume substantially less food.