Question:
Can you drink at all post op?

I go to alot of business dinners. What will happen if I have a drink post-op?    — [Anonymous] (posted on February 11, 2002)

February 11, 2002
I would listen to what everyone says about waiting to drink, imagine pouring alcohol on an open wound! However, when you do, drink slow!!! Before surgery I could put away a 12 pack no problem. Now, I have 1 glass of wine and I start acting silly! I don't know if a business dinner is the place I would try drinking for the first time also. Sometimes that wine and such goes down really smooth and the next thing you know, you're toasted! Most people say have 1 drink and a glass of water and then another drink. It slows you down and keeps you hydrated! Look on the bright side, you'll be a cheap date!! :) Hang in there!
   — Amy E.

February 11, 2002
I can't help you with personal experience. However, I do know that this is asked a lot on here and so I did some research for you in the library. I went to the library and typed in "alcohol" into the search. I got a page with a lot of information. Here it is http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/dbsearch.phtml Maybe you could find even more answers there. Hope this helps. Shelley
   — Shelley.

February 11, 2002
I am almost 5 months post-op and I drink wine on Fridays with the girls. My doc said it was okay even before 2 months post-op. He did say to take it easy. I go out on Fridays and have up to 5-6 glasses over the course of the night. I know many others may pass bad judgements on me becuase of the calories, etc....but, life is life and while I've changed a BIG part of it, I enjoy a few glasses of wine every now and then. Talk to your doctor.
   — [Anonymous]

February 11, 2002
My doctors office gave us a post-op guide book. It says that alcohol should be completely avoided for one year. Due to the surgery there are absorbsion issues and any alcohol consumption prior to one year could cause irreversible liver or kidney damage. (can't remember which one exactly) I live in NY City and partied hard on the weekends (5-6 martinis were nothing!) I probably will be too scared to start up again after my one year annivesary. I don't want to mess with progress.
   — Kisha G.

February 11, 2002
Okay, here's my story on alcohol.......I am a social drinker, and my Surgeon told me at my 6 week visit I could start experimenting. He told me to stick with dry wines, and low sugar drinks. My choices have been various wines, absolute vodka with diluted cranberry juice (get strage looks when ordering that) or absolute with lime juice. I have also tried a couple bloody mary's. The alcohol does have an effect on me faster than before, however, it also goes away really fast. I always try to drink plenty of liquids the day before and after I drink. Cheers!
   — Chloe S.