WLS & Alcohol

darn it!  I guess no more sf jello-shots for me!

I feel your pain!

     Did someone spill stories about me at the lodge?  Good lord, one little bit of wine after 11 months...   Seriously, I didn't realize there were such serious reasons for cutting out alcohol - I DID have a few at lodge - those little single-serve bottles, and frankly, I had a blast!  Figured the little buzz I had going was harmless enough, and it's not something I do but once in a blue moon.  But dang... this article gives some pretty good reasons to avoid it altogether!

Hey Sweetie!  I am with ya there!  I just didn't realize!!  It was a good article!  THat's why I had to share! Hugs!

Good article Sandie.  Am I reading the article wrong or isn't it more addressing people during the rapid weight loss stage of the surgery (which is why our surgeons and nuts tell us to weight at least a year post op to consume alcohol).  This is what it says at the end so I don't get the idea that the article says to never drink at all when you have the surgery because it sums it up by saying this:

• Do NOT drink alcohol during the rapid weight loss period.
• When drinking, remember that small amounts of alcohol can cause intoxication or can result in low blood glucose with serious consequences.
• Do not drive or operate heavy equipment after drinking alcohol, even small amounts.
• Eat if you plan to have a drink.
• Make certain to take your bariatric vitamin and mineral supplements.

I was never a big drinker before surgery anyway (I was lucky to have a couple glasses of wine PER YEAR if out on a date with hubby).  I'm also long past the rapid weight loss part.  I had that maybe the first 2 months and now I lose about 4 pounds a month if that. I think the article wants people to be cautious as well because of the transfer addiction that can happen after WLS.  I don't see myself transferring my addiction to alcohol - but maybe shopping.  ((((Hugs))) M.