Alcohol...it's true

It really does take a LOT less til you feel it. Even though I have been over 200lbs for nearly as long as I can remember, I have always been a "lightweight" (in a manner of speaking, in regards to the amount it takes for me to start feeling the effects of alcohol). This is true even more, now post WLS. I had several sips of DH's beer last night when we popped in the restaurant/bar for something to drink after working out (I ordered iced tea)...and I was feeling mighty "smiley" in a relatively short period of time. Another interesting factoid: I normally am not a huge fan of beer but it sure tasted delectable last night. Chele

I got buzzed off of Nyquil a few months ago, i wasn't sure what it was, but the doc said the alcohol in the nyquil is what did it. Who knew?????????????????????? Glad you hadfun and it tasted deletable!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nyquil...oh that stuff makes me loopy even pre-WLS! I can't imagine what it would do to me now! "Why is that woman stumbling everywhere? Oh, she must have a cold and is on Nyquil." The anytime-sniffling-sneezing-getloopy, trip-over-your-feet so you can rest (or walk around like you're three sheets to the wind) medicine! Chele

I was taking Nyquil instead of sleeping pills during my bout of insomnia It puts me right out

Last time, it was literally a couple of sips. Last night, it was a few sips. The difference...no buzz the first time. Last night, I was buzzing...would not have felt at all comfortable driving home and would have called a cab if I had been alone. Not that I would ever drink alone. hehe (hiccup) Chele

Hey Chele, Drinking alone is only a sign of thirstiness. Dana

http://www.wlscenter.com/ There some info about alcohol abuse after WLS on the web site that is interesting. I have never been a big drinker but lately I have been craving a drink. I am not suppose to drink for a year according to my program so I have been taking pain meds to calm me down and relax. I think I could get addicted to alcohol or the pain meds.

I just read the article...that was interesting. I haven't ever been a fan of alcohol...I'm one of those "one margarita a year when going out to dinner and a glass of champagne on NYE" people. I can see how some people may trade addiction to food for other additions though, after reading that! Chele

My doctor gives us clearance to drink alcohol 3 months after surgery, and I have done so on most Saturday nights. I have a group of friends and we usually go to a local bar that does karaoke and have a few drinks and make fools of ourselves and have a great time. I have to say it has taken me getting *really* drunk the first night from a few vodka cranberry drinks (I love that it's a local bar because I brought in my own lite cranberry juice...haha) for me to realize that my tolerance isn't what it used to be and calm down. Now I have a couple, and break them up by drinking a lot of water in between. I have a rule of not driving after having any drinks even before surgery, so I always taxi it. I don't drink beer or anything carbonated because it gives me gas pains.