Is any alchohol permitted, 3 months post op?
I am going to sons wedding in April in Las Vegas. I was just wondering if I'm able to follow my food content pretty close by eating out for 7 days, is it possible to have a small drink or two by then? I am not a drinker, so, this never crossed my mind, but I would like to be able to celebrate just a little.
on 2/23/13 3:35 am
keep in mind that some people will dump - it has a ton of sugars in it. And if will "shoot" to your head right away...
I did not drink as yet - if you do I would try it first (1/4 glass) and see how you react. KInd-a hard if it surprise you then when you do not want to get sick for sure that day....
Ok... So you are going o be told by many it is too soon, etc.
I am going to say this...
I went to Vegas last year and had no alcohol because I was with 2 non-drinkers and I was able to celebrate perfectly without it.
Alcohol has a lot of calories, carbs, etc. and it can be a risk for some... It either hits them fast, or it tastes a bit too good. I am not sure I would try it while away.
Just my own thoughts.
Shell
Hi Kidbd,
Since it's a really special occasion, why don't you try having a very small amount of wine in your hotel room just a day or two before the wedding? Then, you'll know how the alcohol might affect you - dumping, getting woozy fast. I wouldn't think I could have one or two real sized drinks 3 months out, because I can't even have half of one without feeling tipsy now (and I'm pre-op). Don't they always say, 'try out new foods at home first', lol!
Jenn. :)
TWH says no alcohol for 6 months.
Referral- March 2012, Letter April 19, Orientation TWH- June 6, NP - July 3, Sleep Apena test July 16, Internist and SW - July 17, Nutritional class - July 23, Dietician appt. July 30th, Psych-Social appt - Aug 20th. Follow up with doctor sleep apena Aug. 28th Surgeons appt. - Dec. 14th Dr. Jackson. Surgery date - Feb 12 2013 - VSG
My answer for me would be no. Certainly not "a drink or two" if we're being told not to have any alcohol for six months. A sip? A quarter or third of a glass? Maybe, if I had a really special occasion happening, but definitely not a full glass or two glasses. Maybe a sip of my husband's glass.
One of the things I'm learning post-op is how to celebrate and socialize in general without drinking. And the best thing is, I'm not finding it difficult at all. I thought I would, but I'm not. I mean, I'm not a major drinker anyhow, and I didn't have to drink at every social occasion, but usually I'd have a glass of wine or a ****tail with dinner out. I'm enjoying life just as much without - in fact, enjoying life overall so much more because of the weight I'm losing because of the RNY. Not having a drink for six months is a small price to pay for that enjoyment. :)
Just think of all the great things you're going to be able to do at his wedding that you might not have been able to do as well heavier. I can move so much better, dance without getting exhausted after 5 minutes, look fabulous in an evening gown (well, more fabulous than before, anyhow...), and my confidence is through the roof. Honestly, when I'm out, I get high on all that, and it's a way better high than a glass of wine! :)
Good luck and enjoy your son's wedding no matter what you decide. But I'd really caution against two glasses, anyhow - apparently after RNYs, we become pretty cheap drunks - it hits us hard and fast!
Referral to registry: Oct 21, 2011 Orientation (TWH): Feb 22, 2012 Surgery: Nov 7, 2012
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