Drinking alcohol post-op
I started adding a small glass of wine on special occasions at about 5 months post op. I had no problems with it. But I didn't drink often because I would rather lose weight than drink. Now I'm in maintenance, and I'll have a little alcohol maybe once or twice a week, and it seems to be ok. I do worry about transfer addiction, so I monitor it closely.
best wishes,
Carol
Surgery May 1, 2013. Starting Weight 385, Surgery Weight 333, Current Weight 160. At GOAL!
Weight loss Pre-op 1-20 2-17 3-15 Post-op 1-20 2-18 3-15 4-14 5-16 6-11 7-12 8-8
9-11 10-7 11-7 12-7 13-8 14-6 15-3 16-7 17-3 18-3
Rapid weight loss is terribly strenous on the liver. To add alcohol to the strain can cause permanent damage to the liver - the last thing you want so early in life, right? The recommendation is to wait until your weight loss stops, 12-14 mos before you imbibe again. By then you'll be of legal age, so no judgement necessary.
For the other side of your social interactions, when they pass around the pizza - just pull off the cheese and toppings and leave the bread/crust on the plate...or ask for chicken wings instead - awesome protein!
Valerie
DS 2005
There is room on this earth for all of God's creatures..
next to the mashed potatoes
I'm 10 months out and tried alcohol for the first time last week. Let me tell you, your body will definitely react differently. A few sips of a margarita with good tequila and the room was spinning. That never happened before surgery. I've come to the conclusion that alcohol is just not something I can indulge in anymore.
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