Remember that alcohol contains calories of no nutritional value and you are trying to lose weight! Alcohol will slow your weight loss-so think about it before you are tempted! Another problem with alcohol use after Gastric Bypass procedure is that alcohol enters the blood stream more quickly than before and its intoxicating effects are felt much sooner and after smaller amounts than before surgery. Don't drink and drive - especially after gastric bypass surgery.

Can I drink alcohol after surgery?