Drinking alcohol post-op

I haven't had surgery yet, so yep, three drinks can go down. I'm not driving anywhere after drinking if I have that many. 

Ohhhhhhh - gotcha 

Well I had a medical marajana card and prior to surgery I smoked everyday. Since I had surgery I have not smoked why because than I want snacks hello I'm trying to get skinny lol that is an enjoyment of the past. 

I started adding a small glass of wine on special occasions at about 5 months post op.  I had no problems with it. But I didn't drink often because I would rather lose weight than drink. Now I'm in maintenance, and I'll have a little alcohol maybe once or twice a week, and it seems to be ok.  I do worry about transfer addiction, so I monitor it closely.

best wishes,

Carol

Rapid weight loss is terribly strenous on the liver.  To add alcohol to the strain can cause permanent damage to the liver - the last thing you want so early in life, right?  The recommendation is to wait until your weight loss stops, 12-14 mos before you imbibe again.  By then you'll be of legal age, so no judgement necessary. 

For the other side of your social interactions, when they pass around the pizza - just pull off the cheese and toppings and leave the bread/crust on the plate...or ask for chicken wings instead - awesome protein!

I'm 10 months out and tried alcohol for the first time last week. Let me tell you, your body will definitely react differently. A few sips of a margarita with good tequila and the room was spinning. That never happened before surgery. I've come to the conclusion that alcohol is just not something I can indulge in anymore.