post-op question

Hey Everyone! I am exactly 7 weeks post-op today and have lost 35lbs so far(YAY!). I am going to be in a wedding on September 30th and was wondering how long everyone waited before they started consuming alcohol (not that I am a big drinker, but this is the first social event I will be going to)? Any responses would be greatly appreciated! Regan

Hey Regan, I'm 6 months out and down 76 pounds, I'm only 25 pounds away from my goal. I had 1/2 glass of wine last weekend, it hit me hard and fast. It don't take much to get you a buzz. I was slap happy by the time I went for my othe 1/2 glass..So be careful, sometime it can really mess you up..and you are so new still to this. I'd probally not drink anything until your further out...Have fun at the wedding... Sandi

I had surgery at the end of April last year and my younger brother was married mid-october. I drank wine at the reception and was fine. It doe**** you fast so drink very, very slow or you'll hit the floor before you know it!

Hi, I am a little over a year out. I have tried one mixed drink.......... I will never do it again. It made me sick as a dog. I guess it had sugar in it. I can't do sugar at all. And I got hot and felt drunk as a skunk. I use to drink beer alot before my gbs. But not now. NO WAY. Amy

I am not quite 9 months out. I went to Harris Teeter last weekend and they were doing a wine tasting. I had less than an ounce and my toes went numb! It hit quick, but only lasted about 15 minutes. My hubby was laughing at me!

Enjoy the wedding and wait awhile before you try to drink. You want to remember the wedding because it was special not cause you dumped, were totally toasted or puking your toenails...Or all othe above. I havent had the nerve yet and had RNY 3/6. Good luck Gail

I had about 1 oz of a margarita at 5 months and almost had to be carried out of the restaurant, I was so drunk and sleepy. But it sure did taste good. Now I can have about 3 oz over an hour and feel pleasantly happy. and it still tastes so good! No beer or champagne..the carbonation KILLS me.