ALCOHOL????

Hi all! I have a question. My nutritionist said that I could sneak 2oz of alcohol and see how it goes. She doesnt really want us drinking until a year but she said it should be ok if I can tolerate it. So my questions is who has had some and what did you drink and how did you feel??? Ok so that is a few questions. I am planning to go out with some friends soon(I cant believe it-I am not the club type-GO ME) and was wanting to have a little drink. I am scared Ill get sick but so far nothing has really bugged me. I have never dumped and the only time I went was when I ate too fast or too much. Thanks for the info. LaDonna -95

LaDonna, I have had some beer and some wine. None of it bothered me but you can't drink too much. YOu feel it fast! LOL Just take you time and have fun. Cindy

LaDonna, Two ounces sounds like a lot to me. You'd have to pull me down from the ceiling if I drank two ounces. The first time I had anything to drink was about a month ago. I ordered a Bloody Mary and had about 1/3 of it before I was looped. Now I usually just have sips from my boyfriend's drinks. It's not worth ordering a drink for me because there's no way I could fini**** without doing a table dance or something. I've heard that red wine and vodka are the best for post-ops. I have no idea how true this is. Take it slow and you'll probably be fine. Most of all, have a great time and enjoy the new you. Connie

Hi La Donna, My girlfriend and I had a Brunch and she got a bottle of Blue Nun white wine, well I am not a drinker but I had about 4oz of wine and I was feeling great, untill I tried to stand up...hahahah ! I didnt get sick but It hit me really fast and really hard for about a half hour I was a mess laughing, and having a good old time! I say go for it! just know that it will effect you sooner than it would have pre-op, and Please dont drink and Drive! Have fun and Enjoy yourself! God Bless! Hugz Mary

Alcohol has caused me to dump. If I was in your shoes, I'd stick with 'virgin' drinks. Who needs all those empty calories anyway? Hugs, -Marcie

Well, from my experience, 1/2 bottle of Corona made me VERY happy (think giggling and feeling very lightheaded) for about 1/2 hour. My Dh was going out of town for business and we went out for dinner the night before he left! He just laughed at me and said I sure was a cheap date now, a few sips of his beer, a few bites of his meal...then he made a cute comment about how he liked the new "easy" me ROFL! have a good time, drink sensibly, lots of water before and after, pick your Designated driver carefully! YOU GO HAVE A GREAT TIME! Nicole 291/218/150

I've tried beer on tap (less carbonation) and in three hours, I still had at least a third of it left in the pint glass. I tried vodka gimlets (it's vodka, ice, and a little lime juice - there are no sugar free, carbonation free mixers out there, besides water), they were ok but really strong. I did not have to drive that night. And I had a glass of white wine this week. It takes me so long to drink that I don't get drunk.. it's more of that "losing the buzz" feeling for me so I'm not usually interested. Luckily (?) I drank my #$% off in college so it doesn't bother me that I can't party like I used to anymore. You're going to have a great time with your friends with or without the booze - enjoy yourself! Jen

Hi LaDonna: Alcohol is a large part of socializing and I have had drinks since I was 2 mos. post op. I usually have a glass of wine that lasts me all evening. I have had beer and vodka tonics with no ill effects. Good luck. Louise - 60