How long after surgery does one have to wait before having a beer?:smile:

Well since beer is carbonated and my doc says no carbonation I'd have to say pretty much forever.

I suggest you check with your surgeon.

Monkey's right. Beer, like soda, has a ton of carbonation, which can stretch your pouch out. So I'd have to say no beer.

What about mixed drinks?

mixed drinks yes but remember empty calories.

Also on your mixed drinks make sure that they do not use any carbonated mixes in it....like I love Mojitos but they use soda water...so no more Mojitos!

My office said ok to have a drink after you are in the solid food stage. But she warned go VERY SLOW it won't take much with the weightloss and smaller amounts of food in your system to do you in. Also no-no to carbinated drinks. She suggested having the first drink at home until you know how it's going to effect you.

Ask your surgeon!

No more beer or soda forever! I am 4 weeks out and my boyfriend and I went to the bar this past weekend. Before the surgery... I could take out quite a lot without being phased. This weekend, two drinks did me in for the night. Be very careful and cautious until you learn how your new body will handle alcohol. My surgeons office has no policy on alcohol, but I would definitely suggest calling your surgeon's office and asking. All doctors really try to stress for their patients to avoid alcoholic drinks in general because of the empty calories. Again, it is best to call and ask YOUR doctor.

Rachel

Maybe we should post some favorite drink recipes that do not have carbonated beverages. If you do want to have an adult beverage every now and again

sea breezes are a good summer option. I also enjoy long island iced teas. They have a splash of coke but that is just for color, not enough to make it fizzy.

I will confess to drinking beer - I got what was on tap since it has less carbonation that way.