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I have a random question I guess. I'm having surgery thursday and I was wondering if you could drink alcohol after the surgery. I'm not saying right after but i mean like a couple of months out. I know that its weird, but i was just curious. Thanks

From what I've read, not for 6 months. Sorry!

Cayci, i would defitnetly stay away from beer, but i heard that I glass of wine after 6 months would be okay just not in excess Natalie 358/331/199

Ok From what I understand the liver really takes a beeting when we start loosing weight cause it has to dissolve all the fat that we are losing and and when You add alcohol on top of that you are asking for liver failure. or something like that. My advice wait till done losing. Or do it at Your own risk.

Hey Cayci, just read that you are having your surgery Thursday and I am too! Maybe we're having it at the same hospital. Who is your doctor? Mine is Dr. Bolar. SOrry,I don't know the answer to your question though! Vickey

I was told by my surgeon not to drink alcohol for one year after surgery. However, I am 14 weeks post-op, and I have had alcohol a few times since surgery. I drink vodka and cranberry juice, but one drink lasts two hours. I have been fortunate not to become sick. The body does break down alcohol (alcohol sugars specifically) after surgery, so be careful what you drink. I would not recommend mixed drinks because the mixers are high in sugar, and it could result in dumping syndrome. Also, any carbonated drink such as beer is very hard on the stomach. You must learn you tolerance again, and only drink on special occasions. Good luck on Thursday- you are beginning a wonderful journey!!!

Cayci Hi I drink 1 or 2 smiroff beers every ince in a while but I am 16 mts out I do know 1 man and seen him drink like 6 or more beers 1 night do not know how he did it he was 2yrs out that was not many beers for the reg person but for some one that has had WLS it was alot I have also had some mixed drinks but I can nottolerate voldka at all it burns my stomach to bad I would wait at least 6 mts b-4 I tryed anything Take Care Huggs Beth

I would highly recommend you go to this link and check it out. http://www.katdesign.biz/Weightnomore/Alcohol%20and%20the%20Gastric%20Bypass%20Patient.htm best wishes Hugz Shell