I want a beer!

Unfortunately an old biker friend passed away and today we attended his funeral. Being a biker funeral we all paid our respects by riding to it and then promptly went to a local tavern to toast our fallen friend. He was a young man of only 48 years and died of a heart attack. It makes me appreciate my surgery even more knowing that I am taking steps to improve my health. 

This was my first time in a bar since January when I last had a drink in preparation of my surgery.  Even though the beer was flowing, I didn't succumb to the temptation and happily drank my unsweetened iced tea. I did have a few handfuls of popcorn and balsamic vinaigrette on my salad. But wow, I really missed having a beer.  I'm two months post op I never thought the thing I would miss most was a cold beer. Although I always enjoyed having a beer with friends or having one with pizza, I wouldn't consider myself a beer drinker. Oh, don't get me wrong, I'm not a teetotaler. I enjoy a drink every now and then.   

You can put any sweet in front of me or even a bag of my favorite snack - Cheese Doodles and it wouldn't faze me now - but a beer?  I want one!   Isn't it funny how the mind and body work?  Foods I used to like I really don't think about too much and something like a cold beer is driving me nuts. Go figure.  

Maybe some day when I'm in maintenance I can have that beer. For now, I'll stick to the plan. I still have a ways to go til goal. 

Emotional situation - that might have something to do with your desire to have a beer? Just pay attention to the triggers of these "cravings" - you might see a trend. 

Wait as long as possible for introducing the empty calories....trust me, you'll appreciate it a couple years down the road. 

My surgeon said no alcohol for the first year with a preference of never. Once you are in maintenance and or a year has passed you can have one. That said be very careful because after the sleeve you can drunk very quickly. The rapid high is why a lot of people after WLS develop drinking problems. Carbonation and the sleeve don't get along all that well makes me belch and feel uncomfoirtable.

I'm so sorry for your loss....way too young.  But congrats on handling things in a healthy way.  you did right by yourself, and it honored your friend.

sophie

Sorry for your loss- I am 5 years out and can have an occasional Guinness- or other low carbonation beer- but I plan into my calories count.

Like you... I went to a training out of town for work and a group of us went to The Liberty Tap. Everyone was drinking a beer and I wanted one SO SO SO bad. I didn't succumb but had water and my salmon salad then walked back to the hotel ( abt 5 blocks).

But it haunted me for several days. I rarely drank pre sleeve so shocked the trigger that beer had post sleeve.

So proud of you for your healthy choice!!! WAY TO GO!

I used to love a good beer a few times per year pre-op. Now, it's completely out for me. The carbonation HURTS my stomach. Even nearly 2 years out, I accidently sip my kids soda now and then and HOLY CRAP. Not worth it.

But yeah... I do miss beer in certain situations. It's worth the 223 pound loss though :)