Question:
What affect does alcohol have on post-ops?
I know that we could probably feel the affects of alcohol quicker because of WLS. I am really not a drinker but when I did drink it was daquaris or other sweeter tasting drinks. I'm not so worried about the alcohol in these drinks as I am to the sugar used in the mixes. I would hate to have a drink than get double slammed but the alcohol and dumping from the sugar. How have other tolerated mixed drinks post-op? — Sarahlicious (posted on October 31, 2003)
October 31, 2003
Hi, Sarah! I also liked the sweeter drink mixes when I drank pre-op, which
was maybe once or twice a year. I also dump badly on sugar now, so I
probably won't drink for a lont, long time, if ever. If and when I do
drink, I will try it out at home first, that way if I dump, I'll be at
home! Good Luck!
— Moysa B.
October 31, 2003
I tried a bloody mary about two weeks ago (I asked the bartender to go
light on the vodka), and didn't see much of an effect from it. I would
think that, as far as sweet drinks go, you might want to stay away from
them; you probably know your own limits in regard to sugar, but for me,
anything over 10 grams is a guaranteed dump. Good luck!
— [Deactivated Member]
October 31, 2003
Hi, I had LAP RNY on 8/7/02, (-162!) and I actually drink quite frequently
(no, i am not an alcoholic, and yes, i know it's kinda of bad for me lol).
Anyway, I usually drink Amaretto Sours or Captain Morgan with Diet Coke. If
it is made the usual way I usually am drunk off of two. Sometimes though
they make them very strong and I am buzzed off of literally 3-4 SIPS..lol
my friends think it's very funny, and we joke that I am a cheap date. As
far as other things that happen, I find that sometimes I do get bad gas
after having drinks that contain Captain Morgan. Oh and heartburn can be an
issue if you are susceptible to that. I will say that I have never dumped
off an alcoholic drink, but I think if you drank something really sweet
like a mudslide or something, then you might feel kinda icky.
— fropunka
October 31, 2003
I might have a drink every couple of years. That's about it. I only like a
Grasshopper. One drink PRE OP would make me warm and alittle light headed
or whozzy. POST OP.... it does nothing. No effect at all now. I've heard of
a few others that say this, but we are definately in the minority!
— Danmark
October 31, 2003
Hi Sarha, Iam almost 3 months out and I have drank Light crannberry and
vodka and I do ok, no dumping and feel pretty dam good LOL. But 3 was the
limit I was feeling no pain. Good Luck :)
— blainejrjeni
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