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Hi everyone! I just got banded last Tuesday and have been doing very well. I was just wondering if I can ever drink beer or hard liquor again????? Also, when can I start to do this????

As far as I've heard (someone will correct me if im wrong i hope) was that to stay away completely from beer because of the carbonation but liquor should not have any effects on you other than the added calories/carbs/fat or whatever is in it.

I dont like beer anyway so this works in my favor :)

I do look forward to the day when I can have a vodka and cranberry juice or something...of course in moderation :)

I'm not too sure about when you can drink liquor though, i would assume when you go to full solids if not before as its a clear liquid.

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As far as I've heard (someone will correct me if im wrong i hope) was that to stay away completely from beer because of the carbonation but liquor should not have any effects on you other than the added calories/carbs/fat or whatever is in it.

I dont like beer anyway so this works in my favor :)

I do look forward to the day when I can have a vodka and cranberry juice or something...of course in moderation :)

I'm not too sure about when you can drink liquor though, i would assume when you go to full solids if not before as its a clear liquid.

I HAD WHITE WINE THE DAY AFTER SURGERY

DR MIRANDA SAID I COULD TRY A BEER, OFF TAP IN 6 MONTHS AND SEE HOW IT GOES

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I HAD WHITE WINE THE DAY AFTER SURGERY

DR MIRANDA SAID I COULD TRY A BEER, OFF TAP IN 6 MONTHS AND SEE HOW IT GOES

Why would she tell you that? Even the nutrition instructions she handed me says "NO CARBONATED DRINKS EVER AGAIN!". I don't think there's a difference between naturally and forced carbonation.

Bubbles is bubbles, and parts is parts, no?

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Actually she told me one beer at the ballpark 6 months from now would be possible. On tap and after it had set for awhile

Tom

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No carbonation: beer, sparkling wines, certain wine coolers. However, 5 months post op I am able to have mixed drinks with no carbonation - like a tequilla sunrise. Try to pick something you can sip. Be warned though... alcohol seems to absorb much faster post band! Also, alcoholic beverages are loaded with hidden calories. Chelley

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No beer was almost a deal breaker for me! I really LOVE the taste of beer and don't drink it to get drunk. I really had to think long and hard about giving it up. Fortunately, I have not had the withdrawls that I thought I'd have (4 weeks now) and can actually watch someone drink a beer without crying. I have had white wine a couple of times since banding with no ill effects. I'm really trying to cut back because of the calories though. At least I can socialize with my drinking friends now and not feel too deprived.

PatU

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