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Not as if there would be something wrong with abstinence, but we get it. There is that cold beer on a hot summer day or your favourite cocktail, with a bit of cherry on the side… Hence a lot of people ask us and the almighty internet: „can you drink alcohol after a gastric sleeve?”
The other question is even more burning - what will you be able to eat? How strict will the diet be? Or is it, like, get the operation and later eat what you want?
Hold on tight and let us clarify these matters!
Major change brings major changes
Let us begin by explaining the essence, the true “cost” of gastric sleeve. The thing is gastric sleeve as any other invasive surgery makes a permanent change inside you. If you take on a bariatric surgery, nothing will ever be the same – and hopefully, that was just what you were looking for.
You will have to become a lot more knowledgeable about what you put in you. They say your body is your temple – well, you just got yours renovated and partially rebuilt.
It will not be so much about keeping a rigid diet but knowing what will be good for you and what will be bad. And yes, the quantities will be lesser. And this is not saying that you ate huge loads before. With rearranged stomach, you will take in less than a “regular” human being. Alcohol will also affect you differently. But we will get back to it later.
Gastric sleeve surgery in Europe
Whether you are having your gastric sleeve abroad or in your homeland, you will have to prepare a lot before you set out for the surgery. Call in your vacation days, arrange friends and family to help you around the house and other menial tasks. Make food orders for the time you will be back.
This stands especially true if the cost of a gastric sleeve surgery has made you choose a foreign country. This is also why having your surgery in European Union is better – faster trip and the menu will be alike and hence stomach-friendly.
So, can you drink alcohol after a gastric sleeve?
No, there will be no drinking alcohol 3 weeks after gastric sleeve surgery.
Later, though, small quantities of liquor should be OK, however you should try and avoid sweet and/or fizzy drinks. Start very carefully and watch the amount very carefully. With any nasty side effects, definitely contact your bariatric clinic.
What can you eat after a gastric sleeve surgery?
After a gastric sleeve surgery, you can eat a healthy and balanced diet, including fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products. This is because the operation reduces the size of your stomach and allows you to eat smaller portions than before the surgery.
A gastric sleeve surgery is a serious procedure and should not be undertaken lightly. If you have any questions about what you can eat or drink after a gastric sleeve surgery, please don't hesitate to contact us for more information. We would be happy to help you in any way possible!
