I was at least 2 months Post-Op before I tried 1/2 glass of wine. I felt the 1st sip immediately, so I cautiously kept an eye on how I was feeling as I sipped it all night.

Then last evening I was at an engagement party and I had 2 peach margaritas from one of those margarita machines you can rent for occasions. It was more like a slushy. Very delicious too! I nursed those 2 margaritas over 4 hours; I also found it helpful to not drink it using a straw, everyone kept offering to get me one, but I politely refused. Without a straw, I found I would let a bit melt before drinking. This allowed me to have a drink in my hand all night, but gave me 2 as my limit. It worked out great!

I seriously doubt that you'll drink more than 1/2 of your beer in an hour's time. It will fill you up immediately and you'll feel the effects of the alcohol. Be very careful, okay?

3 weeks after my surgery I had 2 oz. of wine with Easter dinner.

2 months after surgery I had 1/4 of a can of diet soda and paid for it it was 3 more months till I tried again and only after making it mostly flat.

I am 18 mo after surgery and still only drink a carbonated beverage on an empty stomach and after pouring it into a glass to release most of the carbonation.

I tried a beer after my 5th month and it didn't stay down. so never again. Wine I got real sick too. I can live without it all. And soda pop.