Question:
30 days out-GOT WINE?

How long did u wait to have ur first alcoholic beverage? Is it too soon for me to have a supervised glass of wine?    — Duke007 (posted on January 30, 2010)


January 30, 2010
YES!!! I was told to wait at least 6 months. I did and took a couple of sips of alcohol and was tipsy. I don't like feeling out of control so that did it for me. One thing that people need to be careful of is addiction transfer. Can't eat anymore so start drinking, drugs, etc. Just be careful, but it is way too early to have any kind of alcohol.
   — Dawn A.

January 30, 2010
You are not to consume alcohol at all after surgery.A small amount will bring you over the limit because of the size of your stomach. Will go right through you. You will be "hung over". Saw someone who had one drink of beer & was drunk as a skunk.
   — SPIRIT2002

January 30, 2010
i would say wait a few months at least again everybody is different for me it does tend to get me drunk quicker but just as quick i sober up and as far as my stomach i have not had any ill effects i usually have a glass or two when im cooking because i use a lot of wine and liquor in my recipes
   — JaVin70

January 30, 2010
I'd wait a little more. It will hit you quick, so don't drive, even with one drink. I am a few years post op. I mix a little wine with diet (sprite, 7up)soda and orange juice and plenty of ice.
   — smparker2

January 31, 2010
My surgeon said no alcohol until at least one year post op.
   — Julz3170

January 31, 2010
I thought it was 18 months before drinks?
   — smokeybonefan

January 31, 2010
I think I heard 6-12 months out if you just have to have a some. I am only 4 months out and have had a glass of wine recently. I would recommend no driving and make sure you don't over do it. I can't tell if I am tipsy sooner because it didn't take much before I had surgery. Good luck
   — Papoose79

January 31, 2010
Absolutely too soon! My surgeon requires you wait 12 months to have alcohol. Besides the empty calories, most alcohol contains waayyy to much sugar. In addition, the change in your digestive tract will make the absorption of the alcohol very fast. I'm 6 months out and haven't even considered having alcohol.
   — Peggie

January 31, 2010
My question is; Do you really need it? Alcholol does nothing for you and has so manny calories that it is't worth it.
   — Jim Christian

January 31, 2010
My Dr. said absolutely NO Alcohol for 12-18months after surgery. I am 6months out and haven't even thought about having a drink.
   — domoreland




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