Question:
When if ever can we drink alchohol
I am 5 monthes post op and im 23 yrs old. I was wondering when if ever is it okay to have a drink, and what type of drinks are okay. — lisa N. (posted on March 20, 2003)
March 20, 2003
i drank by then, but watch out... alcohol hits your body like a BULLET. my
first time i copped a buz just after a couple sips. i drink cappy rum,
smirnoffs, but just moniter. watch the sugar content like in margs and
daqus.
— Patricia C.
March 20, 2003
Hi Lisa - weel, I'm 7mo post op(-115 lb so far) and I'm 43.......some will
tell you to NEVER drink. Some will tell ask you why you WANT to....I'm
telling you now that my blood work at 6 mo. is 110%, I feel like a million
bucks, and I drink. More than twice a week. Do what you think is right and
be aware of your body and your mind.. that's all.
— Debby M.
March 20, 2003
Due to the reduction of stomach and intestinal surface, the alcohol goes
thru the body faster and is sent to the liver for it is detoxed out of the
system like other "poisons"/toxins. That build up brings up your
alcohol level in your blood - you get the effects faster and you will
register a higher blood level faster. You should never drive after drinking
alcohol and should be sitting down. But the worse part is the effects on
your liver - it has to work harder to get rid of the alcohol and you will
get Ciirrosis earlier in your life if you're a heavy drinker. To me it
doesn't seem worth it.- I have enough inner organs effected from this
surgery. -- Sally 3/26/03, Harrrison, Mi
— Sally P.
March 20, 2003
I had rny on 8/7/02 and am -120. I am 21 and I drink about 3-4 times a
month. I DO get drunk VERY easily now, and I still to drinks like Fuzzy
Navels or Cosmopolitans. Those are the only drinks I feel "safe"
with.
— fropunka
March 20, 2003
Ooops that should have said "I STICK to drinks like"
— fropunka
March 20, 2003
I drink when I go out. I've never had any ill effects other than it hits me
faster. Just be careful of the mixers you use. I drink Hard Lemonade,
Bacardi Silvers, Cosmos, wine, etc. I've never dumped on alcohol and I do
dump on sugar. Go figure! Just consider yourself a 'cheap date' from now
on! hehe! My advice is to try it at home first and see how you do...
— Kris T.
March 20, 2003
I had my surgery end of July 00, and did not drink until December 00. I
have tried it all. The easiest thing for me is to a do a simple shot of
something (usually whiskey), and sip a light beer. I have found I can
control alchohol affects this way, unlike mixed drinks with multiple
alcohols/sugars in them. Also mixed drinks (usually) have so much added
sugar, they mess ya up as well. I was quite hooked on the White Russians
and neglected my weight loss.... I since scaled back to the
"basic" choices. Ahhhhhhhh- I have not had a drink since forever
(I'm pregnant) and all this talk makes me cry (not really, I jest) but come
summer, once breast feeding has ended, I shall have my coors light!
— Karen R.
March 20, 2003
Since surgery I have stuck with bloody marys and cosmopolitans. I gave up
my pre-surgery favorite of margaritas due to the sugar content of the mix,
but I have never had any dumping from the above mentioned drinks. As others
have mentioned, be glad you'll be a cheap date from now on and have fun :o)
— Samantha S.
March 20, 2003
I've had the rare small glass of wine since I was 5 months out - I also
have enjoyed a week vodka collins (a little vodka mixed with ice and diet
squirt). I'd recommend you keep them weak and not often since your liver
is already under a LOT of strain flushing fat from your body.
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