Alcohol consumption?

RubyRed · 03-13-2006, 02:16 AM

Pls dont get me wrong, I am not an alcoholic, but am wondering is it still possible to drink alcohol post op ?

I dont drink very often, but I do like to drink in social situations probably once a month or so. I like to get a little tipsy - not stone drunk.

But wonder is that still possible post op ?

DocSanae · 03-13-2006, 03:29 AM

It is possible to drink alcohol post op, some surgeons say no-no, others will say yes, but take care. First, follow your surgeon's instruction.
That said, keep in mind that with RNY (not with lap band) your small intestines will be shortcutted, so the consumed alcohol is going to hit you suddenly, slam, bang, even in amounts you were okay with, pre-op. Also, there is the problem of cross addictions, and there are post-ops who had no issues with alcohol pre-op finding themselves having an issue post op.

So, what your surgeon says, and, in small amounts, very very carefully. If you find yourself heading for the wrong direction in that area, extricate yourself immediately, and get help quickly!

CraigT · 03-13-2006, 06:32 AM

Doc said it all.

I would have you first test at the Husbands boss's house.

RobinZ · 03-13-2006, 07:50 AM

Hi Ruby,

My surgeon said no alcohol with RNY. Not a problem, because I rarely drink. But I was making my hubby a hot toddy the other day, with Southern Comfort in the tea and took a sip. Not only did I not like the taste (I used to enjoy one once in awhile), but I immediately felt kind of nauseous. Not really bad, not like I was drunk, just sort of queazy, and there wasn't much SOCO in the drink.

Some people don't seem to have a problem with very small amounts, I guess I'm not one of them! Anyway, just a heads up.

Pillows · 03-13-2006, 11:10 AM

I don't drink due to religion, but do be careful. I heard about a sorority girl that had the operation and drank afterwards. She ended up drinking too much before she knew it and ended up in ER with alcohol poisoning. If you do drink again, just try it out really slow. Please be careful, I would hate for anything to happen to you.
Janae

fr1endly2 · 03-13-2006, 01:04 PM

I agree with all the above. MY surgeon recommends no alcohol the first year. AND i think when u try it socially on ocasions to go slo and see how it hits you....i have heard many conflicting stories. I by choice dont drink so i dont concern.

I did hear and this maybe docsanae can advise if this is rumor or truth cause i dont actually know that with our new plumbing.....the alchol passes thru fast and then goes right for our LIVER?
sure wouldnt want to destory my liver from a few drinks but again i only read this and have no fact to back it up the great doc can help if this is not true ...
thanks
lisa

DocSanae · 03-13-2006, 08:21 PM

Yep, the alcohol goes straight to your liver....and to your brains....

Besides the fact that your new plumbing means the route is shorter than before, you have lost the fat that before buffered the concentration of alcohol in your system. One reason why those who haven't had issues with alcohol before, suddenly find to their surprise that they now have one.
So, be careful if alcohol is for you, something that "takes off the edge", something to "while the time away" because you may find yourself all of a sudden in a whammy.

To top it all off, alcohol is "empty calories." No nutrition, and the first thing the body burns off...so, the rest of what you eat gets stocked up in you...a great way to gain back the weight you worked so hard to lose...Would a few drinks be worth that? After all the hard work you put into becoming the new you? Whenever you are tempted, ponder on that point, and I think the answer is crystal clear.

Pillows · 03-13-2006, 08:45 PM

crystal clear, as in crystal light? hehehe..... good points doc. You are our own personal Yoda, here to guide us on how to use the force. Thanks for all you do.
Janae

RubyRed · 03-14-2006, 02:26 AM

oh - I feel a bit sad reading your replies. As I said before I am not an Alcoholic, neither do I drink on a regular basis, & I dont drink for any of the reasons docsanae mentioned.

BUT, the thought of not being able to have a nice glass of wine ( or two) when I go out with my friends makes me feel very sad.

As you said, I can try a little and see how I go - but I certainly wont be doing that till after I am at my goal weight - as that would be pointless.

CraigT · 03-14-2006, 08:21 AM

Hey Ruby, no one is telling you what to do or what not to do, kiddo. I think you are just hearing wise counsel encouraging you to be cautious.

I never had a problem with alcohol until after surgery.

Anything that can chemically become addictive, can be dangerous territory for us. Many of us ate impulsively that turned compulsive, that led to addictive. The food like alcohol was never the problem. The problem was who I saw in the mirror. ME...

As you continue to work on YOU, my guess is that the small voice that God speaks into your heart will be a guide for you along this journey.

Please continue to share you personal journey with us no matter what you decide to do. Your story is part of the collective experience we are all learning from.

If you have a chance, read some of the articles in the Reflections area of the main site but specifically this article http://www.renewedreflections.com/re...og-reflection/

03-13-2006, 02:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
RubyRed Whipper Snapper Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 11 Please Enter Height:	Alcohol consumption? Pls dont get me wrong, I am not an alcoholic, but am wondering is it still possible to drink alcohol post op ? I dont drink very often, but I do like to drink in social situations probably once a month or so. I like to get a little tipsy - not stone drunk. But wonder is that still possible post op ?

03-13-2006, 03:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
DocSanae Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 8,929 Blog Entries: 2 5' 5" Height:	It is possible to drink alcohol post op, some surgeons say no-no, others will say yes, but take care. First, follow your surgeon's instruction. That said, keep in mind that with RNY (not with lap band) your small intestines will be shortcutted, so the consumed alcohol is going to hit you suddenly, slam, bang, even in amounts you were okay with, pre-op. Also, there is the problem of cross addictions, and there are post-ops who had no issues with alcohol pre-op finding themselves having an issue post op. So, what your surgeon says, and, in small amounts, very very carefully. If you find yourself heading for the wrong direction in that area, extricate yourself immediately, and get help quickly! __________________ "In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun." Just a li'l bit 'bout myself Last edited by DocSanae : 03-13-2006 at 10:32 AM.

03-13-2006, 06:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
CraigT Administrator Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 418 Please Enter Height:	Doc said it all. I would have you first test at the Husbands boss's house. __________________ Craig T 11 years PostOp Open RNY - 2 TT's

03-13-2006, 07:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
RobinZ Big Loser Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Newburgh, NY Posts: 131 Please Enter Height:	Hi Ruby, My surgeon said no alcohol with RNY. Not a problem, because I rarely drink. But I was making my hubby a hot toddy the other day, with Southern Comfort in the tea and took a sip. Not only did I not like the taste (I used to enjoy one once in awhile), but I immediately felt kind of nauseous. Not really bad, not like I was drunk, just sort of queazy, and there wasn't much SOCO in the drink. Some people don't seem to have a problem with very small amounts, I guess I'm not one of them! Anyway, just a heads up. __________________ Hugs - RobinZ

03-13-2006, 11:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
Pillows Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, USA Posts: 2,495 Please Enter Height:	I don't drink due to religion, but do be careful. I heard about a sorority girl that had the operation and drank afterwards. She ended up drinking too much before she knew it and ended up in ER with alcohol poisoning. If you do drink again, just try it out really slow. Please be careful, I would hate for anything to happen to you. Janae __________________ "Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect...it means that you have learned to see past the imperfections. " Surgery date April 4th 2006



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fr1endly2 Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY Posts: 6,756 Weight Statistics June 1, 2005 Start Date: Please Enter Height: 310 lb Start Weight: 167 lb Current Weight: 159 lb Goal Weight: 143 lb Weight Loss: 8 lb Lb Left to Lose: 46.1290322581 % % Lost: Body Mass Index 51 BMI Start: 27 BMI Current: Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass	I agree with all the above. MY surgeon recommends no alcohol the first year. AND i think when u try it socially on ocasions to go slo and see how it hits you....i have heard many conflicting stories. I by choice dont drink so i dont concern. I did hear and this maybe docsanae can advise if this is rumor or truth cause i dont actually know that with our new plumbing.....the alchol passes thru fast and then goes right for our LIVER? sure wouldnt want to destory my liver from a few drinks but again i only read this and have no fact to back it up the great doc can help if this is not true ... thanks lisa __________________

03-13-2006, 08:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
DocSanae Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 8,929 Blog Entries: 2 5' 5" Height:	Yep, the alcohol goes straight to your liver....and to your brains.... Besides the fact that your new plumbing means the route is shorter than before, you have lost the fat that before buffered the concentration of alcohol in your system. One reason why those who haven't had issues with alcohol before, suddenly find to their surprise that they now have one. So, be careful if alcohol is for you, something that "takes off the edge", something to "while the time away" because you may find yourself all of a sudden in a whammy. To top it all off, alcohol is "empty calories." No nutrition, and the first thing the body burns off...so, the rest of what you eat gets stocked up in you...a great way to gain back the weight you worked so hard to lose...Would a few drinks be worth that? After all the hard work you put into becoming the new you? Whenever you are tempted, ponder on that point, and I think the answer is crystal clear. __________________ "In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun." Just a li'l bit 'bout myself Last edited by DocSanae : 03-13-2006 at 08:23 PM.

03-13-2006, 08:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
Pillows Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, USA Posts: 2,495 Please Enter Height:	crystal clear, as in crystal light? hehehe..... good points doc. You are our own personal Yoda, here to guide us on how to use the force. Thanks for all you do. Janae __________________ "Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect...it means that you have learned to see past the imperfections. " Surgery date April 4th 2006

03-14-2006, 02:26 AM	#9 (permalink)
RubyRed Whipper Snapper Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 11 Please Enter Height:	oh - I feel a bit sad reading your replies. As I said before I am not an Alcoholic, neither do I drink on a regular basis, & I dont drink for any of the reasons docsanae mentioned. BUT, the thought of not being able to have a nice glass of wine ( or two) when I go out with my friends makes me feel very sad. As you said, I can try a little and see how I go - but I certainly wont be doing that till after I am at my goal weight - as that would be pointless.

03-14-2006, 08:21 AM	#10 (permalink)
CraigT Administrator Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 418 Please Enter Height:	Hey Ruby, no one is telling you what to do or what not to do, kiddo. I think you are just hearing wise counsel encouraging you to be cautious. I never had a problem with alcohol until after surgery. Anything that can chemically become addictive, can be dangerous territory for us. Many of us ate impulsively that turned compulsive, that led to addictive. The food like alcohol was never the problem. The problem was who I saw in the mirror. ME... As you continue to work on YOU, my guess is that the small voice that God speaks into your heart will be a guide for you along this journey. Please continue to share you personal journey with us no matter what you decide to do. Your story is part of the collective experience we are all learning from. If you have a chance, read some of the articles in the Reflections area of the main site but specifically this article http://www.renewedreflections.com/re...og-reflection/ __________________ Craig T 11 years PostOp Open RNY - 2 TT's Last edited by CraigT : 03-14-2006 at 08:25 AM.

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