We would suggest that alcohol is avoided for the first six to eight weeks of the ‘weaning’ period immediately following your surgery. Many people enjoy an alcoholic beverage and there is no reason why it should be completely avoided, but alcohol should be consumed in moderation. It is recommended that women should have no more than 14 units of alcohol per week, and men to have no more than 21 units of alcohol per week. However, alcohol is high in calories and therefore reducing consumption can assist in weight loss. Following bariatric surgery, you will find that alcohol is absorbed into your blood stream much more rapidly, you may feel intoxicated much quicker as there is less food to absorb the alcohol in your stomach.
