Alcohol

Has anyone consumed alcohol?  If so, how did it go?

I have and it was fine. some vodka and water with a crystal light or tequila and water with a crystal light but I waited about 5 months out before I tried

I was also a good many months post op before I had any alcohol.  Juice and vodka doesn't really affect me too much (I think they put in more juice than vodka) but wine can make me loopy on an empty stomach.

Just be careful, and don't make it a habit of drinking calories.

I have no problem drinking, cant do champagne due to the bubbles my main prob is whenever I do I gain quite a few lbs... so this means all my hard work is wasted! but I do still want to have a normal life, I just dont do it very often!!!! but iv never felt that it affects me more than before

I have enjoyed ****tails since about a month out with no issues. My tolerance is the same as before .The only thing now is no beer and no sugary mixers.I too do water and vodka or rum and add crystal lite.It is delish!  You do have to remember it is empty calories and that you may be more inclined to eat  mindlessly when you have a drink or two. :)

yes.  it is always fine as long as i didnt have any carbonation: smirnoff ice, and beer will destroy me, or give me awful heartburn

 I've had no problems with any alcohol including beer.

My dr said alcohol is fine just realize that many people find they area a "light weight" drinker after banding.  So be carefull.  Don't forget alcohol is a lot of liquid calories also.  LOL it might of made the liquid diet easier if we could of added some vodka

Don't do well with beer. Hate to waste the calories. Definately drink less post-band, either wine or liquor with low calorie mixer. 

I don't drink very often - about 3-4 x a year and when I do it's Tequilla shots. I hate everything else. It took a full year before it didn't bother my stomach but I've had it a couple times this summer and been fine. Don't need as much to get "tipsy" so don't drink as much. I do make sure I don't eat much when drinking because I'm afraid I will eat too much. I usually have a meal before.