How long before you drank alcohol again?

[EighteenStoneGirl]

I must admit I like a bottle of wine (or 3!) with my friends. And I've let them know I won't be drinking between now and 8 weeks post op.

Just wondering when did others start drinking again and how did they feel?

 

[WeightlossDreamer]

i had my first drink nearly 3 weeks post op just take it easy and realise your limits will change and youll be fine x x

 

[The Old Woman]

I had a small glass around 8 weeks out and enjoy an odd couple of glasses per week. You will become a lightweight and this will take you by surprise. One glass is enough for me and to think I could easily drink a bottle. Everything in small amounts is the motto. Cheers.

 

[clare-revised]

I've tried a couple of glasses of wine on 3-4 diff occasions, it doesnt taste like it did - and half a glass gives me a hangover....

I've had a vodka and orange and although didnt taste bad - felt like crap the next day.....

Eating so little and needing more nourishment from the small amount you eat initially kinda means you dont really bother??

I think its more a pre-op worry, post-op all of a sudden you dont bother with certain things

 

[Paula Garner]

I waited the recommended 12 months. I never drank much pre op, so I can take it or leave it.

 

[fjsinc]

6 months, planned and discussed with team. Surgeon advice was minimum 3 months for healing. Dieticans prefer a year to maximise weight loss. I don't have a lot, and a little goes a long way.

 

[Butterfly_lady]

3 months as per my providers rules, I used to really enjoy a vodka (or 5) on a saturday night, but now I don't bother I've had 2 shots of vodka (well diluted with apple juice and loads of ice) in total

 

[princess4d4]

cant say on this as im tee total but i would follow providers guidelines