celebrating???

how soon out can a person have their first drink/beer? my bday is coming and the girlfriends asked.

You really ought to ask your doctor about that.  Many will say not for the first year post-op...  at least that's what PNC recommends. 

I believe I was at least 6 months out before I tried anything.  You really do need to be careful, for a number of reasons.  Transfer addictions, plus you really won't know how it will affect you until you try it, and the alcohol can do damage to your re-plumbed system.  I really don't drink a lot or often, but I've found that wine affects me WAY more than anything else.  I've had a few beers, nothing.  I've had a few mixed drinks - nothing.  But wine?  I'm buzzing within MINUTES of having my first sip!  And the buzz seems to be gone within 15-20 minutes of my last sip.  Doesn't mean I'm SAFE, I just don't feel it after a short while.   And the only thing wine USED to do for me is give me an instant headache!

Just be careful...  you're better off drinking water. 

Wine does the same to me Darla - I personally think that it is the sugar content in wine that does it.  At least that is my guess - almost like half alcohol buzz and half dumping.  But who I am - definitely not a DR and I don't even play one on TV.

 

Jenn

thank you so much!! I only have a few drinks on my bday, my best friends bday and new years eve. I will probably sit this one out. Thank you so much for responding, Lorie

Everyone is going to have differing opinions about this one.   According to most surgeons you should never drink again.  Most of us know that isn't much of a reality.  It looks like you just had sugery about a month ago.  I personally would not sugggest it.  I think I had my first drink about 6 months out and even though I was still very heavy around 300lbs one drink landed me on my BUTT.  Alcohol will affect you VERY different than ever before.  Not sure I should be pround of this but before my WLS I could drink most men under the table - after WLS I am trashed off of two drinks.  Beside all of that you want to work your tool to the utmost of your ability those first 12-18 months and honestly why add in un-needed calories.  Not tryin to preach to you as it is your body and decision just wanted to share my experience.  I will say if you choose to have a drink make sure your first few are at home - you never know what you might dump on or the way different alcohol will affect you. 

Good luck - and happy early b-day.

Jenn

thank you so much!!!!!! I have never been a drinker, my bday, best friends bday and new years eve. I guess I will sit this one out..... not sure about the dumping comment, as in dumping snydrome?? thank you again Lorie

I read your post earlier.  And I've taken a little bit of time to think about how I'd like to respond.  Because, as you can see, this is a tricky subject.

When I chose WLS, I decided that I would give up all alcohol.  This was MY own doing.  I don't begrudge anyone who chooses to drink.  Who am I to say what someone can or can't do?  To me, the liquid calories are not worth it.  I haven't dumped since having surgery.  But for some reason, I have it in my head that this will happen if I choose to drink.  Again, its my own personal choice.

With that said, I can say that I am still able to enjoy time out with friends who choose to have a drink.  It isn't less fun - its actually MORE Fun!  And I am all for everyone going out, having fun, and getting home sober.  So I choose to designate myself to drive if necessary.  Again, my own personal choice.  Doesn't make my decision right or wrong.  Its just what works for me.

Your question isn't an easy one to answer.  I wish you the best in making whatever decision you make - as long as it is what is right for you. Good Luck!  And still go out with friends, even if they do drink.  It gives you a different perspective on things. 

kel

thank you so much for responding!!!! I believe I will be sitting this one out. I only drank about three times a year and about 3to beers. I appreciate any imput. Again thank you so much, Lorie

I 'd had a brain fart and had Mogan David wine at communion just five weeks out. It hit HARD!  Barely made it back to my pew, the sanctuary was spinning, and felt HORRIBLE!  There forward, I choose the grape juice vial!  Otherwise, did not have a ****tail until nineteen months out.  The one slowly sipped from actually lasted three hours!  I concur with other responses;  try it at home to see how it goes, though my two cents is to wait at least nine months out.  Best wishes and happy early birthday!  Hugs, Patti

thank you so much for your response and your honesty!!!! I am and have never been much of a drinker and will for sure sit this one out. It never occured to me that not having a drink would make people not ask you to go after work ot after the night class... same person different body... also very shocked that people are treating me different.... thank you again. I really appreciate the response and the honesty. Also thank you for the bday wish, Lorie