alcohol and VSG

I didn't drink any alcohol until I was seven months PostOp.  I drink wine and I haven't noticed a difference in my reaction Post Op versus Pre Op.  I don't drink big quantities of wine - just a glass or two with a meal a few times a week.  If I were to try to drink a whole bottle of wine by myself, I'd probably be sloppy drunk. 

I guess the concern is that the alcohol will be absorbed into the blood stream rather quickly in the absense of a stomach and therefore one would not have a warning that they were getting drunk in time to stop. 

Oh hell i wont lie....I tie one on every once in awhile and yep i get sauced eventually. I cant really say that it affects me any different than before because i have always been either hard to get drunk or easy to get drunk. I was just talking about this with my friend yesterday and we both agree u feel it a lot faster but we have also noticed the affects wear off pretty quick too. I didnt drink til i was well over a year out however......alchohol is very fattening.

I have wine or Smirnoff beers on occasion and had my first drink on vacation 1 month post op.  I really cant tell any difference between pre-op and post-op...but then again I normally only drink 1 or 2.  I had forgotten that Smirnoffs had carbonation till several months later, and really dont think an occasional one is hurting me at all.... since I quit all pop and other carbonated beverages...but that has just been my experience. 

I wonder if it's better to eat before you plan on having a drink?  Would it be different on an empty stomach?

That whole getting drunk super fast thing has not been my experience at all. I get a buzz faster these days because I weigh less, and I'm more likely to drink on an empty stomach, but i don't metabolize alcohol any differently.

Other people have had different experience, so I think it's different for each individual.

MM

I have a sister-in-law that had RNY about 4 years ago.  She substituted alcohol for food.  Switched one addiction for another.  I think that is basically what they want you to watch out for.  It does get into your system a lot quicker too!   The best thing would be to ask your doctor.

I was a bad drinkre before the op and the same now. Can't say it has stopped me trying and I didn't have a drink for over 5 months post op. Only drink once a week at most but I normally have too much and then go home to bed. The fact that I don't have sleep apneoa or snore anymore makes sleeping and recovery much better and I don't feel as bad the day after can't anyway as kids are not that forgiving to hangovers.

Back off to England this weekend for a Football game (soccer) with my friends and I'm sure we will over indulge.

Running over 25 should make up for the bad cals and beer is only cold vegatable soup which is recomended.

Mike

I have found that I feel it faster and goes away faster. I don't drink much since surgery. I drank a lot more before. I do allow myself an occasional beer even though it is carbonated and as long as I drink it slow I don't have any problems with it.

Yeah, it happens with VSG too. I have no idea why. Maybe I'll ask my surgeon tomorrow at my check-up.