so I know that you can have like a glass of wine a day, basically just keeping it down to a minimum, but, just wondering how soon do you think it's safe to have a glass of wine (for example). I got banded on the 13th. I should call my doc but, just thought I should ask you guys!

I was told no alchohol for a year :biggrin: I miss jy occasional margaritta!

I waited a month and have no problem with anything non carbonated...but my Dr didn't say no alcohol... It's just a matter of useless calories.

I'm allowed alcohol but alcohol is too high in calories sadly.

Just think of it as a slider food. It wont do you any harm but will add calories, so should be kept to a minimum. I am 3 months now from geting my band and have not had a single drink. I am so looking forward to a few beers with my mates over the christmas holiday season.

I had a drink 1 month after I was banded. (Feb. 09)

My Doc said it was ok - other than the calories - I try to walk a little extra the day I am planning to have a drink . :-)

My dr. said I could have it a few days after surgery but that I need to watch the empty calories. We are all doing this to loose weight so I'm not going to go overboard, but I do plan to have a glass of wine every week or so.

same as homewith2 - when i went for my one week post op they said I could have alchohol. Just be careful as you will be on liquids and lo cals so it will hit you.

I was banded about 8 weeks ago and I had my first beer in about 3 months took me about 30 minutes to drink it...i sipped it slowly and enjoyed it then I was kinda bloated after I was done...but I got the taste out of my mind after I had It.... I guess no more downing a case of beer on a good day... those days are looooong gone...

my doc told me no alcohol for a year as well..i know of SOOOOOOO many people who do go ahead and drink...they told us it was mostly because when you drink you lose your inhabitions and/or sense of what's ok w/FOOD, and you can eat too fast/too much and hurt your band...i would like a glass of white wine but i'll be strong and wait...but only till may (10 months post op)... going on a cruise!

My doctor told me use moderation...enjoy it as this is a livestyle change not a diet.

I was banded about 8 weeks ago and I had my first beer in about 3 months took me about 30 minutes to drink it...i sipped it slowly and enjoyed it then I was kinda bloated after I was done...but I got the taste out of my mind after I had It.... I guess no more downing a case of beer on a good day... those days are looooong gone...

Now beer is another story - when I said a week that includes no bubbles.

my doc told me no alcohol for a year as well..i know of SOOOOOOO many people who do go ahead and drink...they told us it was mostly because when you drink you lose your inhabitions and/or sense of what's ok w/FOOD, and you can eat too fast/too much and hurt your band...i would like a glass of white wine but i'll be strong and wait...but only till may (10 months post op)... going on a cruise!

You can def eat more if you drink. It relaxes you thus makes you less tight and less prone to the esophagal spasms that can cause those PB (that I at least get). Of course if you are bombed yes you would prob want to eat more - frankly for me I think it is an effect on my blood sugar that alchohol has which makes me want to eat.

Oh my gosh. I had 3 vodka and cranberrys last night and I felt loaded! And Im around 390lbs. And all I wanted to do when I got home was eat! And I did. No weight loss for this girl. Im gonna have to walk extra far today. I just wanted to try it but I dont think Ill drink anymore. so not worth it plus I felt a little queezy too. I so dont want to puke