male only No beer? So now what do I drink?

[bassriley 0]

I can still do beer - just much less. Agree with the Guiness comment - it does go down easier. I will have a few beers, then if I want to continue, I will switch to wine, scotch or my favorite - bourbon.

But you know what they say, "Beer then liquor. . ."

On vacation last week I tried a beer-made me feel very bloated from the carbonation. But it is true that Guiness isn't all that carbonated-will have to try Guiness. It's my favorite beer anyway.:wink_smile:

[jubjub 1]

no beer - no problem !! Spark it up !!! Nice safe buzz without any calories gained. Just got to watch the munchies afterwards.

[korndog 0]

I'm considering surgery and was looking for a thread like this. I ma an avid beer drinker and brewer. This would probably be a deal breaker for me if I couldn't enjoy sipping my beers.

[bassriley 0]

I was a home brewer. Now learning to make wine instead.

[travelinsnorkel 0]

Vodka and Cranberry is what I get at the bar. I get an extra cranberry to make it last longer as I get tipsy faster! I also drink wine, but that is a bit girly I suppose!

[Augubwa 0]

I too am a scotch man. I'm also into red wine. Nothing girlie about it!

[jubjub 1]

What's all this Home Brew talk? I would not worry about not being able to sip your beers or even drink them. I can drink beer or wine easily. Im not a big drinker at all, but I have no problems. BUT !! enough home brew - let's try HOME GROWN !!

[homer1 0]

I too am a scotch man. I'm also into red wine. Nothing girlie about it!

I would agree. I drive a road king and all I drink is red wine

[bassriley 0]

Thanks for the advice about Guiness. You've made me a very, very happy man. Having one right now. :thumbup:

[evobuilder 0]

Bassriley.... holy cow.... you were at 275 in Sept of 08 and now you are at 198????

Man... I am depressed now... I was banded 10-08-08 and I was 281 and as off today, I am at 239.

You are doing amazingly well... what is your secret?

[bassriley 0]

Bassriley.... holy cow.... you were at 275 in Sept of 08 and now you are at 198????

Man... I am depressed now... I was banded 10-08-08 and I was 281 and as off today, I am at 239.

You are doing amazingly well... what is your secret?

Nothing to be depressed about. You've lost 42 pounds, which is great!

As far as my secret, I am pretty much maniacal about managing this. I weigh everything so that I never eat more than 4-5 ounces at any sitting. I have kept a food diary every day since my surgery to make sure that I get my 70 grams of Protein and to keep my daily calories between 1300-1500. The only dessert that I have had since August is sugar free pudding-1/4 cup per day. Other than that, no Cookies, cake, or anything else. I have started running or walking 4-5 days per week. The only "rules" that I have broken are caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol. my doctor told me that I couldn't have any of these after surgery. As far as alcohol, well, I just really like it. I'm on call alot of nights and when I have to be at the hospital overnight, coffee is what gets me through. As far as nicotine, I'm a mostly reformed former smoker who occasionally falls off the wagon (but if Obama does it, so can I?).

Bryan

[Apples2 19]

Love my drinks but after banding takes less of them. I love sipping Johnny Walker Black and also order Grey Goose and Water. I carry the little Crystal Lite (I like the generic ones better and not so sweet) and dump about 1/2 tube into my drink. Wine makes me stupid for some reason.

[JayTee562 1]

Love my drinks but after banding takes less of them. I love sipping Johnny Walker Black and also order Grey Goose and Water. I carry the little Crystal Lite (I like the generic ones better and not so sweet) and dump about 1/2 tube into my drink. Wine makes me stupid for some reason.

:thumbup: Crystal Light and Johnnie Walker.....:smile: Not to sure about mixing it in my Maker's......

I use the store brand also and just found the Ocean Spray ones..... :tt2:

[Pushin10 0]

I am mostly a wine drinker, but lately I have been drinking Crown Royal with a splash of Water and lemon. I have come to really enjoy this as my alternative to beer and good for those bars that don't serve wine.

[kabob73 0]

I'm a Guiness drinker and having the surgury in 10 days so no worries. As far as another drink that not to foo foo, check out Catdaddy Moonshine Parallels H-Sphere I can't say enough good things about it. It's legal and you can get it most states, I had it in a restraunt the first time in New Orleans before Christmas