drinking

Brenda, I find that I can drink a margareta fine. I have it on the rocks and sip it very slowly. The alcohol doe**** fast so I try and let the ice dilute the alcohol and sip so slowly. I tried some red wine and that did not sit well at all. Take it very easy and go slow. Do not think that you can drink and drive. The alcohol does affect us differently than before WLS. Have fun and don't be good. Monica

thanks for the info Monica

I don't drink often, but if the opportunity arises I don't say no. I've had a class of wine and a martini since surgery. I sipped each one very slowly, made one drink last 1-1/2 hours. I could feel the effects more than I used to. Sue O.

Thanks Sue O for the info

I carry Raspberry Ice Crystal Light and have really gotten used to ordering 1 shot of Vodka and 1 bottle of water, with a tall glass of ice. I mix the Crystal Light in the bottle, then pour the shot in the glass of ice and top it up with Raspberry Ice Crystal Light. I have also had the Cranberry Breeze Crystal Light with a shot of vodka. It allows me to drink alchol without getting the extra sugar /carbs / carbonation from the mixes. Drink very slow. Start with one and sip, sip, sip. See how it affects you before you try your second one. Good luck, Enjoy Your Trip, Karen G