@rissarecharged: Consuming shots responsibly (at least) 6 months post op should not be an issue after Bariatric surgery. You just have to understand that after surgery, even small amounts of alcohol can cause intoxication and low blood sugar aka you could get very drunk, very quickly. Introducing alcohol will be a learning process just like learning your food intake. You must also be aware of “transfer addiction” (i.e. transferring food addictions to alcohol). Here’s some tips for healthy consumption of alcohol post-surgery. 1. Avoid alcohol for the first six months after bariatric surgery. 2. When you get permission to start drinking alcohol again, avoid carbonated beverages and sugary drink mixers. 3. Never drink and drive, even after consuming only minimal alcohol. 4. Only drink before or after meals to help slow absorption of alcohol. 5. Be aware of the calorie content of alcohol. 6. If you find yourself drinking regularly to cope with emotions or stress, seek help by consulting with your doctor. Cheers 🥂 Follow @rissarecharged for more candid & transparent weight loss (surgery) content 📍 Location: @minus5icebar (I’ll be sharing a full review of this experience in my stories today) #vsg #wls #vsgcommunity #wlscommunity #bariatric #bariatricsurgery #relax #alcoholafterwls #alcohol #transferaddiction #vsginfo #vsgtips #rny #weightloss #codyrigsby
