Drinking

Ok Im just asking a question.  So dont tear me apart here.  I tried a little wine on Sunday night.  I got buzzed right away.  I stopped because I didint want to get sick.  So Im wondering is it ok to have a drink every once in a while????  Or has anyone tried???  Get back and please be nice....

Hi,

I know a few people that have wine or a few drinks......I think it's a personal decision...  I myself have only recently had 1 drink, and sipped on it all night, so I never even got a buzz......

Kelly

I know that Dr. Ikramuddin's group recommends waiting at least 9 months-- and also that alcohol affects people very differently post WLS.  It also represents empty calories--actually alcohol is metabolized as fat calories.

I do like a good wine, or glass of single malt Scotch-- but will try to be a good girl and wait the 9 months!

I also like a good glass of wine once in a while. I have a glass of water at the same time and aftera sip of wine ,I have a sip of water. My doc told me to wait four weeks, and I did. It works well for me. Bottom line is listen to your Doc.
mndane

I agree with Kelly~ that it's a personal decision.  This summer I had 3 glasses of wine over an evening and I got room-spinning inebriated. Not fun!  Won't be doing THAT any time soon!  ((And my son thought it was hysterical!  He had never seen me talking utter foolishness before.))

I'm sending you a PM with my reply.  Since I know a little more about your situation! 

Very supportive group!

Kelly

I drink but it doesn't take much anymore to get me drunk so I can only have maybe 2 sometimes 3 if I sip and move around. Brandy/7 I can do and don't have the dumping feeling but the more "sweeter" drinks I have to be very carefull.

Once in a blue moon I have a drink.  My max is 2.  And that would take an entire evening to drink!  And ONLY on a full pouch.  So basically I can only do little sips and stretch it out.  So, its just not fun anymore so I rarely do it.

Nope, there's waaaay to high a chance for me of addiction transference to alcoholism so I refuse to touch it. I can count on 3 fingers the number of times i've drank alcohol since surgery and i felt like %^#* after all of them. Don't get started on it because you'll try to "test the waters" like everyone does with sugar. I don't recommend it at all, but of course that's just *MY* opinion only.

I think you should call your Dr's office and ask about it.  If your not comfortable asking them, then you probably know you shouldnt be doing it.  Its WAY to early.

No flaming just honesty.