Can I ever have alcohol again??

Of course have not had any since the operation but was wondering if I would be able to have a martini or glass of wine again . I was never a beer drinker and certain alcohols, like rum, vodka, and some wines have no carbs in them, but has anyone had a sip of anything?? Let me know.

Hi Freda - I was told to wait 6 mo before I could have alcohol. but... over the weekend I had a couple sips of my husbands bloody mary and it went ok. Not that i'm a big drinker or anything, just on a weekend trip with some friends and wanted a taste.

Yes. I was told after 8 weeks but only one glass.

Hi Freda, I was told to wait 6 months before I try alcohol again, I used to drink beer so I don't know if I'll go back to a drink. I'll have to find a wine I like. Carly

My nut told me after 3 mo. I can try. Leeanne

My nut and surgeon said, None til 6 months. I would love a rum and diet coke too. Kay

6 mos is perfect for me!! I'm going to see Damon Waynes on June 10th, that is 6 days shy of 6 mons. I don't think those 6 days will kill me!! Woohoo!! Dawn

I've had alcohol several times since surgery with no problems. Only thing is that I get tipsy MUCH faster then before! Beth

I've had wine a few times, too, with no problems. Like Beth said, you get tipsier faster on less - and note Cara's update on how quickly your blood level spikes. There have been times when the smell of a drink was so unappealing, too.

Saturday night my husband, myself, and a few friends went to see a band, Emily's Toybox, and I drank a beer and a half. Which is about what I would have drank preop, but I was tipsy much faster. The alcohol dissapated quicker as well. Happy times! Nicole E