Question:
How long after surgery should i wait to consumer alcohol?
— jeffmi (posted on June 2, 2006)
June 2, 2006
Most physicians suggest that you wait at least a year before consuming
alcohol. The best thing to do is ask your surgeon. Drinking alcohol may
reduce maximal weight loss success. Alcohol has no nutrient benefits and
contains a high amount of calories. This may prevent weight loss or even
cause weight gain. One 12-ounce beer contains 150 calories, 3.5 ounces of
wine contains 70 calories, 1.5 ounces of rum, vodka, gin or whiskey
contains 97-124 calories. When you drink alcohol, you are consuming
"empty calories."
— Tiff's On a Mission
June 2, 2006
It is not just about the calories in the alcohol. It will also
effect you system differently than before surgery. If you
had RNY than I would stay away from it all together. This does not mean you
can never have a drink again, but, drink wisely & be very careful 1
drink will get you
acting like you are drunk. Try to stay away from beer as it has lots of
carbination & you really don't want to get started on carbinated drinks
of any kind
— Marilyn C.
June 2, 2006
Jeff- Check the library (under the Q&A tab). This question comes up a
lot. Alcohol consumption must be undertaken very cautiously with lots of
caveats, like watching for using alcohol instead of food, getting drunk
much quicker on far smaller amounts than prior to surgery, eating more when
drinking (as inhibitions are reduced) and getting dehydrated if alcohol
impedes your consumption of more hydrating liquids.
— SteveColarossi
June 3, 2006
Well I waited 2 months. No more beer it will hurt. Wiskey or vodka in
extreme moderation. I do 2 shots and it is like drinking a 12 pack Booze
will hit you hard and fast. It is the way you are now wired. BE CAREFUL.
you can get alcohol poisioning easily so be smart and take it easy.
REMEMBER 1 shot will legally make you a DWI not DUI but a DWI
— dbotterell
June 3, 2006
Well.... In addition to being wasted calories and getting you intoxicated
faster -- the bigest thing to consider is the wear that it will place on
your already overworked liver. During the initial weight loss phase your
liver is working EXTREMELY hard processing all the excess toxins. You
should take care to not make it work even harder having to process alcohol
too. After the initial weight loss phase, your liver will be just fine and
you can drink, within reason. As long as you can handle the extra
calories! :-)
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