Hypothetical question

Hypothetically, if you were going to meet friends for drinks, and haven't been out socially since your surgery, would you have one and if so what would you consider  "legal" to drink?.   I was thinking one low carb beer. Nancy

With the lapband I would have a drink and feel fine with the decision.  I don't know the ramfications of a drink with the bypass.

I had my surgery on 5/3 and have sucessfully had a couple of drinks.  But, I had the band. 

Also, with the band, you are not suppose to have anything carbonated...which I believe beer is.  I don't know, I don't drink it.  But I've had vodka and cranberry juice.

I too am skeptical about having a drink..some friends want to go out next week and I dont know if im ready to drink yet!! Im sure one will be plenty though .....being a bartender myself....ive had people on diets come in with their own crystal light...get some bacardi on the rocks and add their own crystal light to it.... Soooo Nancy....where ya goin? lol AND....hows the fill working for you????????????????????????

Hi Nancy, Last year when I had my surgery in May, I had a chance to go out a couple of months later and I had a glass of white wine.  I usually dont drink wine  especailly red or rose (and i like it) but it doesnt like me...i get all stuffed up, as i think i am allergic to the way it is aged...Anyway, I ordered a white wine and added some ice and sipped it.   That was then, but now when I go out i order my manhattan or a cosmo with ice on the side .......ummmm delish!!! One is all I can handle but its enough for me.   ;) have fun!! Carol b

Me thinks I would have one at home one day first. I tend to do experiments at home. If you don't know how it will affect you it is a safe environment at home. Then if you have no problems ask Dr. Roye.......LOL. Betz