FRIENDS WANT ME TO....

Hi everyone, My friends want me to come over for a fourth of july party and have some drinks. I haven't had any alcohol since surgery or even loooong before surgery. I guess what I am wondering is, do any of you drink alcoholic beverages and if you do...could you give me some good examples of what to drink or any advice at all on this matter? I should mention that I really don't want to drink any soda or anything with alot of carbonation in it. I'm sure that doesn't leave me with a heck of alot of choices. Oh, and also nothing too sweet. I just can't think of anything. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!

I have drunk small amounts of alcohol a few times--since I had a DS I don't have to worry about dumping--but one thing I noticed is that I lost all tolerance to alcohol! One drink gets me as buzzed as three or four used to--so be careful! Try wine--no carbonation and not too much sugar. Carolyn DS 11/03/03 317/196 (-121 and counting!)

Hi, Just a thought, but do you have to have a drink? i attended 2 fourth of july parties one on the 2nd and 1 on the 4th and didn't drink at either of them even though everyone else was. and i didn't feel bad or out of place either. my friends & family know i had the surgery and are very supportive of it. they know i can't have sugar or alcohol so they had water and crystal light and even sugar free desserts for me!! it is ok to drink if you choose but please do not feel pressured to drink. i am not a party pooper i just thought you should know that this is an option as well. Stacy Leary 262.5~141.5 11/14/2003

Heather, Why not bring to the party your own beverages. It will save them from having to second guess what you are allowed, and now a days, it is not unheard of to bring your own. I know that this is coming post july 4th, but maybe this will be helpful in the future.

I did bring my own beverages, and it was always my plan to bring my own beverages. I don't expect people to make any special arrangements for me. In fact, I'd rather that they didn't. I ended up drinking my own version of a bloody mary which was low sodium V-8 vegetable juice and a little bit of absolute vodka. All went well but I definately do not want to make drinking a big part of my social life. I'll just do it on special occasions. The alcohol definately hit me alot faster. After just 2 sips I could feel some effects.

You did great. I've had a few ****tails since my surgery in November, and so far done okay. My first drink was Valentine's Day, and I had about 2 sips of wine. That's been my habit since then if I go to something where I might normally have a drink. On the 4th I brought protein drinks with me to a party. I had a glass of wine & a couple of sips of a punch ... and I was drunk!! I don't think it's a good idea to drink with any regularity, because our bodies handle it differently now, but once in awhile we can indulge with a small drink. Sounds like you handled it just fine. Have a great day! Kathy