Hi there! I was wondering what you all decide to drink when you have an adult beverage. I miss my beer to be honest! So, I need to find something else (besides wine) that I can drink when I feel the need to have a drink. Now, I know I can't be drinking like I use to but my birthday is coming up this weekend and I'd like to have a few drinks. I know I could have like vodka w/ a fruit juice but that's too many wasted calorie with the juice. It's hard not being able to mix alcohol with diet soda. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!

I too was a beer drinker, and at times miss it so much!!! When I do have a drink I now drink dirty martinis, they are so good!!!! I can't drink too much, because of my restriction but with these you don't really need much. One or two drinks and you will be feeling real nice.

Try Vodka and Crystal Light Lemon Aid

I keep the little packets of Crystal Lite (I like the generic brands also and cheaper) in my purse and when I feel like having a drink I just order a tall Grey Goose Vodka and water. Mix my little drink and I am good to go!

Hi i went from beer to guinness .I dont know if yous get it in the us.Plus i drink scotch on the rocks.

I've always loved a good single barrel rum, which you should never, ever mix because it's just too darned good to ruin that way. I also will mix rum with Diet Coke. The rum kills about 90% of the carbonation in the first couple of minutes. It hasn't caused me any gas problems, at least.

Scotch on the rocks with a twist is good for me, too (or a good single malt straight). BUT not everybody actually likes the taste of liquor; they actually like the taste of the mixers. So, scotch might not be an acceptable choice for a lot of people.

I went away to atlantic city this weekend i drank diet coke and cherry vodka. The alcohol does kill most of the carbonation. Rule of thumb is that whatever proof it is is how many calories it has so 80 proof vodka has 80 calories. So my drinks were only 80 calories. I asked my doctor if i could have diet soda and he told me yes as long as it doesn't brother me. Now i can't drink soda straight up because i get some pain in my chest but with the alcohol no problem. Now i don't drink all the time maybe once or twice a month and when i do i just cut back on my calories for the day so i can have a drink or two.

3 drinks with diet coke and vodka = 240

3 drinks with juice and vodka =600

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

I don't like sweet drinks so that limits my choices somewhat. I used to LOVE beer.

Since banding I discovered I love Patron'. Yummy! So my drink of choice is either Patron' straight, or in a margaritta.

I also like Mikearitas. These are made by the people who make Mike's Hard Lemonade. It is the only one that isn't carbonated and it packs quite a punch! They can be hard to find though. Just ask any store that carries Mike's to get hte Mikearitas and they will. YUMMY!!! And easily portable, great for cookouts and BYOB parties.

I still drink beer. Beck's Light in only 60-ish calories per bottle. Guinness draught is about 120, less than most beers. I also enjoy a glass (or bottle!) of wine now and then.

I still drink beer. Beck's Light in only 60-ish calories per bottle. Guinness draught is about 120, less than most beers. I also enjoy a glass (or bottle!) of wine now and then.

They didn't warn you that drinking beer can cause the band to slip?

I haven't had a full beer in about two years now. I still miss it. Especially in the summer. I can handle a sip or two but that's about it. More than that and I'm in PAIN. I drink white wine, but you're right. It gets old. When I do have a cocktail I have a couple of favorites. I like vokda and cranberry juice. BUT I don't buy the Ocean Spray "cocktail". It's loaded with sugar. I get the 100% juice from the health food store. No sugar added. It's tart and refreshing. I also make my mojitos home made. Fresh mint, lime, club soda or water, white rum, splash of triple sec and an artificial sweetner (splenda). AWESOME!!!

They didn't warn you that drinking beer can cause the band to slip?

No, and I don't believe that it's true in any case.

No, and I don't believe that it's true in any case.

I hate how every doctor is different. My doc swears that if I drink beer I will end up causing my band to slip... man I could use a nice cold beer!

i have a question.. how long before it is safe to drink again.. cuz i sure cant wait to have one..

OMG , that is the hardest thing i have given up. my beer. i was a weekend drinker. i went threw the wine thing trying different ones, and it got to the point i couldn't stomach any more. wine. GROSS!!!!! I am a country girl. I like beer. lol. So i have decided to stick with margaritas . i just buy a huge think of Vodka and some strawberry or lime mixes. I wish they made flat beer.... I have been drinking flat diet coke. I open a can at night and drink it in the morning . not bad at all. im scared to try the beer that way. ewwww don't sound to good.

i was told just last week by my doctor, if i drink Beer . the carbonation would cause my pouch to stretch. so i will stick to flat soda. for sure. you have to trust in your doctor, and i really do. that's why he told me flat!!!