****tail----->?

I did not drink often pre-op and of course have not post op, but here's what I need your 2 cents on: My bday is Dec 26 and every year on my birthday I have always had one ****tail when I go out with my family....this year I had decided oh well, not this year. But I'm getting some different opinions about this. I'm just wondering if anyone has tried a ****tail or any alcohol in any amount yet...I DO know all the warnings and the absorbtion issues, I'm just curious if anyone has an experience to share. My surgery was 10/19/04 THANKS IN ADVANCE! Lori

Lori I have not tried alcohol yet but my Post Op Plan from my surgeron says, "After 6 weeks, OCCASIONALLY, a small amount of alcohol may be tolerated. Avoid sweetened alcohol or mixers, carbonated beverages including beer (may be allowed to go flat), no more than one serving. One serving = 3 oz wine or 1 oz hard liquor. Remember that after your surgery, alcohol will be more quickly absorbed and it effects more pronounced." I am sure you will get responses from posties that have had alcohol after surgery. Take Care Sheryl

Thanks Sheryl for your reply.....I'm sure I'll opt out on my bday, as I tend to be overly cautious.......but I do appreciate your response! Have a good day! (Enjoy your CA weather!!)

Hi Lori, We have the same surgery date! Yes, I have occasionaly imbibed. I have had wine both white zinfandel and blush. I also have had Absolut on ice mixed with crystal light(they sell the individual packets now that you can carry with you and mix with a bottle of water.) I have had no trouble, I just make sure that I order water with it. For each coctail I drank I also drank a 16oz. bottle of water. That is my experience! Happy Birthday! Amber

One won't hurt, actually if you are like me you won't even make it through that one. I had surgery on 10/4 and so far I have consumed 1/2 of a 8 oz rum and coke, and that took me 4 hours. Don't be afraid of one, everything in moderation is the goal. Dan -63

Thanks for the question because I was wondering about the answer myself, but did not want to sound like a lush LOL! I did go out one night and drank a small bottle of Sutter Home wine, then I had a large glass of 1/2 water, 1/2 cranberry and vodka and later on had another glass of wine. Had to stop there because it started worrying me. It took me forever to drink all of that, about 5 hours. It did help clean me out the next day! I did not get drunk or feel woozy or anything. Have a Happy Birthday! Hope you get what you want That is my daughter's birthday, too, she hates it! Mine is Jan 8 so I can relate!

Hi Lori, Like you, I never drank much pre-op and have been scared to post-op... then the other night I went out with a friend... I was 6 1/2 weeks out... I did a shot of tequila... and did not have problem... It was fine... it did give me a little bit of a buzz.. although not a lot... but I figured I was 6 weeks out and had to try it just once... empty calories, so not something I want to do all the time... But, I really dont think that one drink is going to hurt you at all... Good Luck, Leslie 326/286/170

At a Christmas party on Friday, I decided to treat myself to a white russian. Oh, I justified it....the milk was my protein :} Well...either I ate too soon after drinking that, or the food was just too much ( a little flounder, a cherry tomato, and a tiny sliver of roast beef)....but I had to leave the party and threw my guts up on the drive home. Probably not the best choice...should've opted for some wine, I guess. At any rate..next time I decide to treat myself, I'll be choosing something a little lighter :}