Just wondering...

Here I am, getting tipsy off of one Mike's lemonade, and wondering if those of us who have had the Gastric Bypass actually have a difference in the speed of change in blood alcohol level. Of course, reacting to the alcohol differently due to a loss in weight is definitely a factor too. Maybe we could use a meter... anyone interested in some kind of experiment? Dave

Count me OUT! I already get buzzed on one Mike's lemonade - I won't be able to smell them after surgery without getting plastered! Those are so good - I especially like them in the summer on a hot day when they've been sitting in a cooler and when you put your hand in to grab a drink it gets numb because the water is so cold..........ahhhh summer can't come fast enough! Have fun with your experiment! Best Regards, Tammy Count Down: 12 days!

I'm in. Where's the breatholizer?

Putting a medical spin on it, (sorry to dampen the party spirit), but it has been proven that some bariatric patients may drink a very small amount of alcohol (that may have NOT caused their blood alcohol levels to go up PRE-OP) and will have a significant rise in blood alcohol levels POST-OP. For example, a bariatric patient went to her normal happy hour, had her normal 2 drink limit in 3 hours. No biggie for her. She then drove home and hit a child. Her blood alcohol was way over the legal limit. This was a RNY patient (makes sense anatomically). Word of mouth...

Well, considering I got a buzz off of half a can of beer before I even had surgery I have pretty much just given up on drinking. Certainly not like the old days, but alas, probably for the better! If anyone needs a designated driver I'm your man! Take care All, Julio

Per my surgeon's suggestion... This puppy does not drink alcohol anymore. I urge you to drink with caution. As well...not to further dampen things. There is the worry of dual addiction, which is very common among us "foodies". I got tipsy just from a "sea sick" pill recently. So I dare say alcohol is on my NO-NO list. And it is empty cals anyway. T.

I can drink mixed drinks with no problem at all. Did on vacation. Now, give me some red wine and sweeten it a little, and 3-4 ox puts me in never-never land. Cheaper drunk You need a ride for next Sat then?? Don't want you getting into an accident! Peter

I wasn't planning on drinking and driving... that is an "experiment" I will not be doing. This is all more due to having stuff left over from the party that got derailed due to the snow storm. Dave

Hi Dave... Nope, no experiments for me!! Alcohol is on my no no list big time!! But I used to LOVE Mike's lemonade. In fact, I think I still have a few bottles left. Have a great day and I can't wait to meet you at the !! Kim K.

Yeah...I am a cheap drunk...Need I remind you what happened with the brandy? One and I was tipsy....Couldn't finish the second one because was getting too drunk...Thank god I brought my own designated driver... I always do when I plan to have a drink....I usually stay dry, but I do like a glass of wine once in a while,and let's just say the size of the glass has drastically decreased since the surgery.... See you at the Dance next week, Love, Dorota