alcohol....

Has anyone had alcohol since having surgery?  What are your doctors saying about this?

 

Hello...

well im still pre op..and i think it varies from surgeon to surgeon..some will tell u not to have any AT ALL...EVER....but mine actually told me that it wasnt a good idea..because of the possibility of addiction transfer and because get can get drunk really really fast...but he also did tell me if i were to drink then to do it on special occasions around my close family and friend..( so that i dont end up getting a DUI or drunk in public..lol)....and that he would be fine with it...IMO i wouldnt drink till about 6-12 month post op.....and if thats where ur at then SALUD!!!

BoRiCuA408

I have had alcohol and many others on the board have too.  I usually have a glass of wine or a very flat Mike's light hard lemonade or a vodka/cranberry.   I haven't had a problem other than a quick buzz. 

 

My dr.'s opinion is about like any other doctor's would be....it's best to avoid alcohol health-wise but a drin****asionally is fine, just stay away from high sugar drinks.  

 

I figure I got my surgery so I could live a normal life around food and drinks.  As long as I don't go overboard or have a drink every single day, I'm comfortable with my choice to drink every now and then.  

 

~Emily~ 

How long did you wait?  (I am hopin your answer=1 month  :)  )

F! i deleted the message on accident, and now i kinda forget what i wrote...

My doctor told me 6 months post-op I can have alcohol again.

Also, he told me to be cautious of driving after drinking post-op, because although you can feel drunker quicker, and sober quicker... your BAC doesn't necessarily go down at the same pace.

my dr. told me to wait 6 months.. i drink like i use to drink before, and thanks god i don´t get sick or anything or get any drunken than bf. just be carul it can be a transfer adiction. there is a lot people dealing with that around this forums
good luck!
ps. u can try frappe coktails its gonna feel heavy on ur pouch
hugs.

thanks everyone!

I am able to drink like before too.  I have stayed away from shots and stuff but I have a couple drinks, however I have noticed becoming a little tipsy quicker since my 1st fill which was last week.  I am staying aware of the addiction thing too. 

WOOOOO BOOZE!!!

Seriously, my surgeon had no problem with alcohol as soon as I got on to solid foods and was tolerating those well. I was, however, warned about the "cheap drunk" factor and not drinking and driving due to elevated BAC. Also, the empty calories, but I allow for them when I want to drink. In addition, I've heard lots of scary things about transfer addictions, though I wasn't a food addict before surgery, it's still a concern.

For instance, tonight is $1.50 bottles at "my" bar. I'll probably go up there tonight, have a few MGD 64s, and spend around $10. I pour the beer into a glass and stir the carbonation out with a straw. Works for me.

Just don't choose anything too sugary to drink, and it should be fine.

Good Luck!!

thanks Sarah!  That helps! 
Have fun at $1.50 bottles!