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I try to avoid it. I've had alcohol three times in the last five years, only 1-2 glasses of wine each time, and not only does it hit me HARD, I find that I like it way more than I did pre-surgery. Since alcoholism runs on my mom's side of the family (luckily, she doesn't have it...), and since bariatric patients are at greater risk of developing it than the normal population, I'd rather not go there.
What is the appropriate amount of alcohol one can consume 5 months after surgery?
IMO the answer is "ZERO" or "0".: NONE
As we are losing weight, the process could be really hard on the liver. Add alcohol and in some extreme situation, liver damage is possible.
I never had problem with alcohol before my WLS. And I would never consider having issues of controlling how much I would drink if I start drinking. Over the years I realized that I have no problems not drinking alcohol at all, but when I have a serving of alcoholic beverage, I may have hard time limiting how much I drink. Alcohol affects me very differently than before I had WLS. I can get drank on small amount of alcohol, but it also wears out much faster. And that makes me want more.
Based on my experience, drinking alcohol not only allowed me to eat more food, but on 2 occasions when I chose to add alcohol to my way of eating, I gained weight and gained rather fast. Losing regain was very difficult for me when I had an occasional drink(s) over a weekend, or when out socializing. I had 2 significant regains of app 30-35 lbs each time. When I stopped drinking alcohol, I was able to lose regain without feeling deprived.
I know that if I started drinking alcohol before I got to my goal, I probably would have issues getting to my goal. I lost over 100 lbs in a 6 months.
Good luck.
Edited to correct some misspelled words.
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
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Hmm not sure where you got the idea that I was unhappy with anyone's advice. In fact I didn't even ask for any advice since my post last year. There are a number of people, dieticians and doctors who suggest going back to basics like shakes for a short period of time so it is not completely unheard of that it was the suggestion given to the original poster. Thanks for the good wishes though. We all need the good vibes ?
~ Kim Never take away someone's hope, it may be all they have left
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OMGoodness I had no idea how hard a couple of glasses of wine would hit me!
Labour day weekend and we have a houseful of guests. Tonight I had a couple of glasses of red wine and my husband said I was behaving like I was drunk! I've never had an issue with alcohol ever before. What is the appropriate amount of alcohol one can consume 5 months after surgery?
This was the exact case in my weight loss as well. Sometimes the further down the scale you go the longer the stalls but overall if you keep focused it will move again.
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That is exactly what I have determined from all my research, that's why I posted here. And I too have a binge eating disorder. Thanks for confirming!
"YMMV, but I lost 60lbs last year by doing this and have maintained that loss for over a year." .... HAHA I had to look up YMMV! I love it!
Thanks for the advice. I decided to cut back on my protein drinks and had two yesterday and a nice dish of eggs and veggies with an amazing avocado. Today I was only hungry for one protein drink and I had dinner (I didn't get to it until lunch time). Eggs again for dinner because yesterday was so good :)
I agree with you and your advice was exactly what I needed. I am looking forward to my lifestyle changes. I feel like my tummy is reset and my hunger is curbed from all the nasty carbs.
Onward I go.....
Thanks!
Congrats on the 7 lbs, not quite sure why a 14 day reset. I have done a 5 day to get off the carbs. 3 squares and no snacking can do the same thing, if you decide you cant do anymore liquids then do 3 squares and no snacking using an app to log and keep your calories to 1000-1200. This is just what I do when I start to get at the top of my range. Good luck
I'm sorry you are not happy with the advice here or given to you last year:
https://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/vsg/6034994/So-Freaking-C onfused/
I wish you luck with your liquid diet and hope that you'll lose the 40lbs this time.
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Thanks Kim.
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