I got banded on nov24 08 you think it would be okay to have a few beers at our company party

First, I think you should ask your doctor. A few beers? Think of your poor little pouch and all the gas from those beers coming up to torture it. (:shades_smile:) I don't know if my doctor gave a firm recommendation as to when alcohol was allowed, but especially at this early stage, I don't want to drink a significant number of non-nutritional calories. If he gives you the okay, I wouldn't think of drinking more than a glass of wine or something with no fizz. Then, carry around a water with a swizzle stick, to keep your hands full.

my dr said no carbnation,so beer for sure has it,thats a nono i hear

I agree ask your doc. I too was told that the only absolute NO NO is carbonation. Period. That means no beer

as to other alcohol, i was told I needed time to heal internally and to not get the surgery if I couldn't go 3-6 months without liquor.

So check with your doc.

I don't think that drinking anything w/ carbonation is a good idea. Can you drink a margarita or bloody mary?

Is a few beers really worth risking damage to your pouch or band? I don't think its a good idea at all.

I'm sorry to say it... but I agree. No carbonated beverages at all is what I was told. I have read on here about people who have tried a soda pop and really wished they hadn't. Wine?? Screwdriver?? Have fun!! Becky

Ditto what everyone else said. I've heard horror stories from folks who had carbonation and ended up in severe pain. Plus, I was told it could cause band slippage by making the upper part of the stomach swell. I was banded on November 6 and I've had alcohol. I had some wine and some tequila, but not a huge quantity because of the calories.

Sorry Kutach

I just had my post op visit with my Dr. yesterday and asked him specifically about beer! He said NO WAY! It's the carbonation, like everyone else said. He said wine or other stuff, ok, but just watch the calories!! Have fun at your party!!

Sorry Kutach

I just had my post op visit with my Dr. yesterday and asked him specifically about beer! He said NO WAY! It's the carbonation, like everyone else said. He said wine or other stuff, ok, but just watch the calories!! Have fun at your party!!

Thanks everyone i will stay away from the beer and maybe a small glass of wine