Question:
How long after surgery should i wait to consumer alcohol?

   — jeffmi (posted on June 2, 2006)

June 2, 2006
Most physicians suggest that you wait at least a year before consuming alcohol. The best thing to do is ask your surgeon. Drinking alcohol may reduce maximal weight loss success. Alcohol has no nutrient benefits and contains a high amount of calories. This may prevent weight loss or even cause weight gain. One 12-ounce beer contains 150 calories, 3.5 ounces of wine contains 70 calories, 1.5 ounces of rum, vodka, gin or whiskey contains 97-124 calories. When you drink alcohol, you are consuming "empty calories."
   — Tiff's On a Mission

June 2, 2006
It is not just about the calories in the alcohol. It will also effect you system differently than before surgery. If you had RNY than I would stay away from it all together. This does not mean you can never have a drink again, but, drink wisely & be very careful 1 drink will get you acting like you are drunk. Try to stay away from beer as it has lots of carbination & you really don't want to get started on carbinated drinks of any kind
   — Marilyn C.

June 2, 2006
Jeff- Check the library (under the Q&A tab). This question comes up a lot. Alcohol consumption must be undertaken very cautiously with lots of caveats, like watching for using alcohol instead of food, getting drunk much quicker on far smaller amounts than prior to surgery, eating more when drinking (as inhibitions are reduced) and getting dehydrated if alcohol impedes your consumption of more hydrating liquids.
   — SteveColarossi

June 3, 2006
Well I waited 2 months. No more beer it will hurt. Wiskey or vodka in extreme moderation. I do 2 shots and it is like drinking a 12 pack Booze will hit you hard and fast. It is the way you are now wired. BE CAREFUL. you can get alcohol poisioning easily so be smart and take it easy. REMEMBER 1 shot will legally make you a DWI not DUI but a DWI
   — dbotterell

June 3, 2006
Well.... In addition to being wasted calories and getting you intoxicated faster -- the bigest thing to consider is the wear that it will place on your already overworked liver. During the initial weight loss phase your liver is working EXTREMELY hard processing all the excess toxins. You should take care to not make it work even harder having to process alcohol too. After the initial weight loss phase, your liver will be just fine and you can drink, within reason. As long as you can handle the extra calories! :-)
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