Question:
I am 3 months post op and wanted to know if anyone has had a glass of wine and dumped

I have a get together tomorrow night which i would like to have a glass of wine at. I have been told that other then being a cheap drunk, there are no other side effects when drinking. Does anyone have any stories?    — Philippa F. (posted on April 9, 2003)

April 9, 2003
Our nutritionist gave us a strict warning not to consume alcohol for the entire first year to avoid damage to the pouch.
   — Mark

April 9, 2003
Wine can make you dump because of the sugar content. I know the amount of sugar I dump on, so I know what I can and cannot have. I'm sure you are aware, but alcohol cannot be processed in our stomachs, so it is much harder on our livers. But my surgeon said alcohol in moderation is okay. Every surgeon is different, some say wait a year, some say 6 months. I do not think 1 glass of wine will kill you. But just take it slow, incase you may dump and ofcourse getting drunk faster. I had my first glass of wine about 5 months post-op and got drunk off 2oz. LOL Goodluck to you :-)
   — Lezlie Y.

April 10, 2003
Wine can make you dump, although it doesnt with me. I just get drunk a lot quicker. I tried just one glass the other night and boy did I feel it. If you watch reruns of the Andy Griffith Show, watch the episode called Aunt Bee's Medicine Man. One glass of wine and I was acting just as goofy as Aunt Bee when she drank that Indian Elixir:)
   — Kris T.

April 10, 2003
Assuming you're allowed wine (I won't preach to you about not following your surgeon's orders), I would suggest a very dry red or white wine. They have the least sugar in them. Try a chardonnay or a merlot, only have half a glass, and sip very slowly. You can have a glass or water next to it and sip on both. And whatever you do, don't drive afterward. Enjoy!
   — Michele C.