Alcohol

[Guest guest]

> For my part, I've never really been a big fan of alcohol. I enjoyed

> tequila shots and fruity cocktails but not much else. Never drank

much.

> but everyone's different I guess

>

I haven't drank any alcohol in about 15 years. Never had a strong

craving for it either. I think it depends on the person.

Ellen

[Guest guest]

Actaully, I think it's a good/interesting question. Everything I've

read says " no alcohol " .

That said, I did see somewhere that Vodka w/grapefruit juice or Vodka

w/cranberry or orange juice is less offensive to your system than

others.

BUT... I'm no expert so....

> Hello everyone

> I am new to the candida diet. I'm aware that I can't drink beer,

> ale, wine or cider or any mixers but I wondered whether there is

any

> alcohol that I can drink. Don't get me wrong I'm not someone who

> has to have a drink every night but sometimes in a social situation

> I would like to have a drink to be sociable.

> Is whiskey, for example, OK or any spirits that can be mixed with

> water?

> I apologise if this is a stupid question but I can't seem to find

> anything that says otherwise.

> Thanks.

>

[Guest guest]

I think all alcohol is a no-no due to the high sugar content. I am not an authority by any means but I was told to stay away from alcohol of any sort. When I am in a social setting, I try and opt for Club Soda with a squeeze of lime. At least its something beyond water!

Rhonda

Alcohol

Hello everyoneI am new to the candida diet. I'm aware that I can't drink beer, ale, wine or cider or any mixers but I wondered whether there is any alcohol that I can drink. Don't get me wrong I'm not someone who has to have a drink every night but sometimes in a social situation I would like to have a drink to be sociable. Is whiskey, for example, OK or any spirits that can be mixed with water?I apologise if this is a stupid question but I can't seem to find anything that says otherwise.Thanks.

[Guest guest]

Giving up my wine quite frequently was tough, but when I did along with the

coffee I felt much better in the morning. Not so, sluggish as I used to.

Apparently it has something to do with how we process alcohol, and

acetylaldehyde which gives me that hang-over like feeling from just a few

glasses of wine. I did read an article that said to assist the

detoxification process when drinking alcohol to take B-6 and vitamin C. I

tried it once and for me it seemed to really help. As far as what to drink,

I'd suggest staying away from beer, sweet wines, and of course any of the

adders with sugar.

Kari

Alcohol

Hello everyone

I am new to the candida diet. I'm aware that I can't drink beer,

ale, wine or cider or any mixers but I wondered whether there is any

alcohol that I can drink. Don't get me wrong I'm not someone who

has to have a drink every night but sometimes in a social situation

I would like to have a drink to be sociable.

Is whiskey, for example, OK or any spirits that can be mixed with

water?

I apologise if this is a stupid question but I can't seem to find

anything that says otherwise.

Thanks.

[Guest guest]

Hey - we're all human and sometimes in a social situation, a drink can help

(especially if social anxiety is one of your Candida symptoms). I'd say

that vodka is your best bet. On ice and perhaps with some water and a twist

of lemon. But only for special occasions.

Alcohol

> Hello everyone

> I am new to the candida diet. I'm aware that I can't drink beer,

> ale, wine or cider or any mixers but I wondered whether there is any

> alcohol that I can drink. Don't get me wrong I'm not someone who

> has to have a drink every night but sometimes in a social situation

> I would like to have a drink to be sociable.

> Is whiskey, for example, OK or any spirits that can be mixed with

> water?

> I apologise if this is a stupid question but I can't seem to find

> anything that says otherwise.

> Thanks.

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

All alcohol turns to sugar, so no alcohol is allowed. There are earlier posts about this and Duncan explains this in some of those posts.

Chris

[Guest guest]

Dear Rhonda,

I agree.

Alcohol is a big no-no!

Liz

Re: Alcohol

I think all alcohol is a no-no due

to the high sugar content. I am not an authority by any means but I was told to

stay away from alcohol of any sort. When I am in a social setting, I try and

opt for Club Soda with a squeeze of lime. At least its something beyond water!

Rhonda

Alcohol

Hello everyone

I am new to the candida diet. I'm aware that

I can't drink beer,

ale, wine or cider or any mixers but I wondered

whether there is any

alcohol that I can drink. Don't get me wrong

I'm not someone who

has to have a drink every night but sometimes in a

social situation

I would like to have a drink to be sociable.

Is whiskey, for example, OK or any spirits that

can be mixed with

water?

I apologise if this is a stupid question but I

can't seem to find

anything that says otherwise.

Thanks.

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It's carbonated and should be avoided.

On 6/22/05, tobeseventeenagain <tobeseventeenagain@...> wrote:

>

> I was banded on June 10, 2005. Will a couple of beers on vacation be

> okay or is that strictly prohibited?

--

Liz Grigorian

http://lap-band.blogspot.com/

[Guest guest]

-It's always up to you whether to chance problems or not! Beer has

carbonation, and carbonation has been linked to erosions and other

problems. (Because it harms the tissues around the band, and the gas

can expand the pouch leading to slips) Do you really love beer so

much that you'd take a chance to harm your band? There will be many

times in the future when you'll need to make decisions like this. I

personally chose not to do anytghing that might sacrifice my band -

it is the most important thing in my life - so I HAVE a life!

In my mind, I'd like to see all of us enjoy things for themselves,

and not need alcohol, drugs, or other artifical stuff to have fun

with friends. That's part of the Band lifestyle changes, IMO.

Your web name is interesting, in regards to all this! :-) Sandy R

-- In , " tobeseventeenagain "

<tobeseventeenagain@y...> wrote:

> I was banded on June 10, 2005. Will a couple of beers on vacation

be

> okay or is that strictly prohibited?

>

> 6/10/2005

> dr. sanchez

> 268

[Guest guest]

Still wondering if I'm taking Iron and Calcium how much time after or before

the Calcium should I wait before taking the Iron??

Barb

-- Re: Alcohol

-It's always up to you whether to chance problems or not! Beer has

carbonation, and carbonation has been linked to erosions and other

problems. (Because it harms the tissues around the band, and the gas

can expand the pouch leading to slips) Do you really love beer so

much that you'd take a chance to harm your band? There will be many

times in the future when you'll need to make decisions like this. I

personally chose not to do anytghing that might sacrifice my band -

it is the most important thing in my life - so I HAVE a life!

In my mind, I'd like to see all of us enjoy things for themselves,

and not need alcohol, drugs, or other artifical stuff to have fun

with friends. That's part of the Band lifestyle changes, IMO.

Your web name is interesting, in regards to all this! :-) Sandy R

-- In , " tobeseventeenagain "

<tobeseventeenagain@y...> wrote:

> I was banded on June 10, 2005. Will a couple of beers on vacation

be

> okay or is that strictly prohibited?

>

> 6/10/2005

> dr. sanchez

> 268

[Guest guest]

What's in a web name? I have been 17 many times.

Sandy <MoonshadowRN@...> wrote:-It's always up to you whether to chance

problems or not! Beer has

carbonation, and carbonation has been linked to erosions and other

problems. (Because it harms the tissues around the band, and the gas

can expand the pouch leading to slips) Do you really love beer so

much that you'd take a chance to harm your band? There will be many

times in the future when you'll need to make decisions like this. I

personally chose not to do anytghing that might sacrifice my band -

it is the most important thing in my life - so I HAVE a life!

In my mind, I'd like to see all of us enjoy things for themselves,

and not need alcohol, drugs, or other artifical stuff to have fun

with friends. That's part of the Band lifestyle changes, IMO.

Your web name is interesting, in regards to all this! :-) Sandy R

-- In , " tobeseventeenagain "

<tobeseventeenagain@y...> wrote:

> I was banded on June 10, 2005. Will a couple of beers on vacation

be

> okay or is that strictly prohibited?

>

> 6/10/2005

> dr. sanchez

> 268

---------------------------------

[Guest guest]

Well, the ultimate answer is to ask your doctor. However, it may also

depend on when your vacation is. The beer is a liquid, and has a lot

of calories, but you know that. Alcohol also makes most of us want to

eat more (reduced inhibitions, old habits). As to the carbonation,

you know inamed says no carbonated stuff....but many bandsters do

drink carbonated drinks with no problem.

Personally, I've been off of alcohol for fifteen years and off of

carbonated and caffeine since a year before the band....but none of

that means you should or have to do the same.

I'd give it a little try if you're so inclined. If a few sips make

you hurt, burp, barf, whatever, toss the rest....or give it to someone

else.

dan

Wednesday, June 22, 2005, 1:48:06 PM, you wrote:

t> I was banded on June 10, 2005. Will a couple of beers on vacation be

t> okay or is that strictly prohibited?

t> 6/10/2005

t> dr. sanchez

t> 268

Dan Lester, Boise, ID honu@... www.mylapband.tk

Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana, 4/28/03

323/209/199 Age 62 Fair is whatever God decides to do.

[Guest guest]

Not that I am the perfect bandster by any means. But

I do drink some alcohol from time to time. I am not

into beer and I do not drink carbonation. However,

what I find refreshing at times is vodka and I mix it

with my diet ice botanicals (flavored water) I use

the cranberry one and it is just like drinking a vodka

and cranberry. I have also mixed it with crystal

light. Not that I drink tons of this, however, it is

not nearly as bad as drinking the plain vodka with

juices and adding all those extra calories. Just my

two cents worth. Hope it helps.

OOH my other motto I follow is I drink water in

between my drinks and I normally start out the night

with a whole pitcher of water. As far as the lowered

inhibitions and eating more when that happens. If

that is the case, make sure you have healthy choices

around. I always have some sort of nuts hanging

around my house, so I opt for that or a piece of

string cheese.

Good luck

Cheerful

--- Sandy <MoonshadowRN@...> wrote:

> -It's always up to you whether to chance problems or

> not! Beer has

> carbonation, and carbonation has been linked to

> erosions and other

> problems. (Because it harms the tissues around the

> band, and the gas

> can expand the pouch leading to slips) Do you really

> love beer so

> much that you'd take a chance to harm your band?

> There will be many

> times in the future when you'll need to make

> decisions like this. I

> personally chose not to do anytghing that might

> sacrifice my band -

> it is the most important thing in my life - so I

> HAVE a life!

>

> In my mind, I'd like to see all of us enjoy things

> for themselves,

> and not need alcohol, drugs, or other artifical

> stuff to have fun

> with friends. That's part of the Band lifestyle

> changes, IMO.

> Your web name is interesting, in regards to all

> this! :-) Sandy R

>

> -- In ,

> " tobeseventeenagain "

> <tobeseventeenagain@y...> wrote:

> > I was banded on June 10, 2005. Will a couple of

> beers on vacation

> be

> > okay or is that strictly prohibited?

> >

> > 6/10/2005

> > dr. sanchez

> > 268

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Dan,

Iron and Calcium will " bond together " to put it in easy terms and then

the body will get neither of them (especially when taken in

a " supplemental " form). The Naturopath that I see on occasion has

said that at minimum there should be 2 hours between the 2.

Also, calcium should be in the CITRATE form (preferably chelated) and

NOT carbonate. The carbonate is not chelated enough (meaning that the

size of the molecules are too large to be absorbed by the intestine -

thereby just getting pooped out!). I see lots of cheap calcium at

stores and people buying it up, women especially, thinking that

they're doing something good for themselves, when really they're just

making cheap, hard poo! It annoys me and makes me want to get on my

soapbox right there in the " vitamin " aisle.

Tamster

//Why should it matter?//

[Guest guest]

Thanks Dan

I am not a big drinker any more myself. Just socially. I might give some rum

or vodka a try and like you said if it does go down well, just so no.

Dan Lester <honu@...> wrote:

Well, the ultimate answer is to ask your doctor. However, it may also

depend on when your vacation is. The beer is a liquid, and has a lot

of calories, but you know that. Alcohol also makes most of us want to

eat more (reduced inhibitions, old habits). As to the carbonation,

you know inamed says no carbonated stuff....but many bandsters do

drink carbonated drinks with no problem.

Personally, I've been off of alcohol for fifteen years and off of

carbonated and caffeine since a year before the band....but none of

that means you should or have to do the same.

I'd give it a little try if you're so inclined. If a few sips make

you hurt, burp, barf, whatever, toss the rest....or give it to someone

else.

dan

Wednesday, June 22, 2005, 1:48:06 PM, you wrote:

t> I was banded on June 10, 2005. Will a couple of beers on vacation be

t> okay or is that strictly prohibited?

t> 6/10/2005

t> dr. sanchez

t> 268

Dan Lester, Boise, ID honu@... www.mylapband.tk

Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana, 4/28/03

323/209/199 Age 62 Fair is whatever God decides to do.

---------------------------------

[Guest guest]

The cystal light or other non calorie drinks is a good idea.

cheerful 33 <cheerful33_00@...> wrote:Not that I am the perfect bandster

by any means. But

I do drink some alcohol from time to time. I am not

into beer and I do not drink carbonation. However,

what I find refreshing at times is vodka and I mix it

with my diet ice botanicals (flavored water) I use

the cranberry one and it is just like drinking a vodka

and cranberry. I have also mixed it with crystal

light. Not that I drink tons of this, however, it is

not nearly as bad as drinking the plain vodka with

juices and adding all those extra calories. Just my

two cents worth. Hope it helps.

OOH my other motto I follow is I drink water in

between my drinks and I normally start out the night

with a whole pitcher of water. As far as the lowered

inhibitions and eating more when that happens. If

that is the case, make sure you have healthy choices

around. I always have some sort of nuts hanging

around my house, so I opt for that or a piece of

string cheese.

Good luck

Cheerful

--- Sandy <MoonshadowRN@...> wrote:

> -It's always up to you whether to chance problems or

> not! Beer has

> carbonation, and carbonation has been linked to

> erosions and other

> problems. (Because it harms the tissues around the

> band, and the gas

> can expand the pouch leading to slips) Do you really

> love beer so

> much that you'd take a chance to harm your band?

> There will be many

> times in the future when you'll need to make

> decisions like this. I

> personally chose not to do anytghing that might

> sacrifice my band -

> it is the most important thing in my life - so I

> HAVE a life!

>

> In my mind, I'd like to see all of us enjoy things

> for themselves,

> and not need alcohol, drugs, or other artifical

> stuff to have fun

> with friends. That's part of the Band lifestyle

> changes, IMO.

> Your web name is interesting, in regards to all

> this! :-) Sandy R

>

> -- In ,

> " tobeseventeenagain "

> <tobeseventeenagain@y...> wrote:

> > I was banded on June 10, 2005. Will a couple of

> beers on vacation

> be

> > okay or is that strictly prohibited?

> >

> > 6/10/2005

> > dr. sanchez

> > 268

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I would worry more about the carbonation than the alcohol--ask your

doctor, especially since your band is so new. (I have an occasional

1/2 glass of red wine just because I love the taste, not because I'm

looking for the " buzz; " yes, I know they're empty calories and will

slow down my weight loss a little---one pound is 3500 calories, so I

figure I get about 70 half-glasses of wine for that price---but we all

make our own choices.) Good luck!

PS Why do you need to be seventeen " again " instead of " still " ? I've

been 25 for many years now. . . :-)

> I was banded on June 10, 2005. Will a couple of beers on vacation be

> okay or is that strictly prohibited?

>

> 6/10/2005

> dr. sanchez

> 268

[Guest guest]

I would worry more about the carbonation than the alcohol--ask your

doctor, especially since your band is so new. (I have an occasional

1/2 glass of red wine just because I love the taste, not because I'm

looking for the " buzz; " yes, I know they're empty calories and will

slow down my weight loss a little---one pound is 3500 calories, so I

figure I get about 70 half-glasses of wine for that price---but we all

make our own choices.) Good luck!

PS Why do you need to be seventeen " again " instead of " still " ? I've

been 25 for many years now. . . :-)

> I was banded on June 10, 2005. Will a couple of beers on vacation be

> okay or is that strictly prohibited?

>

> 6/10/2005

> dr. sanchez

> 268

[Guest guest]

Hi tobeseventeenagain;-) To know then what you know now.. LOL..

Anyway regarding beer, sodas..please be careful because if your pouch

expands you'll be really really sorry. I don't drink anything

carbonated now (loved champagne before being banded) but regardless my

pouch is currently slightly dialated and they removed my fill for a few

weeks. Please consider your pouch and your future health. Consider

having a glass of wine or other alcoholic beverage if you're so

inclined to drink moderately..by the way, have a wonderful vacation;-)

Kem in Eugene

286/232/170

Dr. Neal 8.6.04

<º)))><

<< Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2005 16:03:30 -0000

From: " Sandy " <MoonshadowRN@...>

Subject: Re: Alcohol

-It's always up to you whether to chance problems or not! Beer has

carbonation, and carbonation has been linked to erosions and other

problems. (Because it harms the tissues around the band, and the gas

can expand the pouch leading to slips) Do you really love beer so

much that you'd take a chance to harm your band? There will be many

times in the future when you'll need to make decisions like this. I

personally chose not to do anytghing that might sacrifice my band -

it is the most important thing in my life - so I HAVE a life!

In my mind, I'd like to see all of us enjoy things for themselves,

and not need alcohol, drugs, or other artifical stuff to have fun

with friends. That's part of the Band lifestyle changes, IMO.

Your web name is interesting, in regards to all this! :-) Sandy R

-- In , " tobeseventeenagain "

<tobeseventeenagain@y...> wrote:

> I was banded on June 10, 2005. Will a couple of beers on vacation

be

> okay or is that strictly prohibited?

>

> 6/10/2005

> dr. sanchez

> 268>>

[Guest guest]

I was told that with the band Calcium carbonate would be O.K. Only with

gastric Bypass would it not be absorbed.

-- Re: Alcohol

Dan,

Iron and Calcium will " bond together " to put it in easy terms and then

the body will get neither of them (especially when taken in

a " supplemental " form). The Naturopath that I see on occasion has

said that at minimum there should be 2 hours between the 2.

Also, calcium should be in the CITRATE form (preferably chelated) and

NOT carbonate. The carbonate is not chelated enough (meaning that the

size of the molecules are too large to be absorbed by the intestine -

thereby just getting pooped out!). I see lots of cheap calcium at

stores and people buying it up, women especially, thinking that

they're doing something good for themselves, when really they're just

making cheap, hard poo! It annoys me and makes me want to get on my

soapbox right there in the " vitamin " aisle.

Tamster

//Why should it matter?//

[Guest guest]

Carbonate is a poor quality calcium for anyone..... not just by-

passers. It's cheap, and abundant and companies use it because there

is alot of mark-up to it. There is even a form of Calcium Citrate

that is even better, but I can't remember the name of it right now.

From what my Naturopath says (and from research I've done on the web

and in books) Calcium should also be taken in conjunction with Vitamin-

D (hence it's added to milk) and magnesium which both help with

absorbtion.

Tamster

P.S. when I hear women say that they got their calcium via Viactive, I

almost cry at that fact that it's really nothing more than a chocolate

piece of candy with a " healthy " label. Now, don't get me wrong, you

will absorbe SOME of the calcium in it, but not the 500mg that you are

hoping for!

//I was told that with the band Calcium carbonate would be O.K. Only

with gastric Bypass would it not be absorbed. //

[Guest guest]

when I hear women say that they got their calcium via Viactive, I

> almost cry at that fact that it's really nothing more than a

chocolate

> piece of candy with a " healthy " label. Now, don't get me wrong, you

> will absorbe SOME of the calcium in it, but not the 500mg that you

are

> hoping for!

>

Where do you get this information? My dietician/nutritionist endorses

the Viactiv, and it has only a few calories.

[Guest guest]

I agree on the calcium carbonate issue. I have found a great

chewable calcium " citrate. " Try www.myvitanet.com. Great prices

and lots of choices. I use the KAL brand. Only need 2 a day. I

also use their chewable B's.

> //I was told that with the band Calcium carbonate would be O.K.

Only

> with gastric Bypass would it not be absorbed. //

[Guest guest]

Hi, I am thinking that is a no no. Beer is a

carbonate and so you may need another drink that is

non carbonated. Good luck. Sandi

--- tobeseventeenagain <tobeseventeenagain@...>

wrote:

> I was banded on June 10, 2005. Will a couple of

> beers on vacation be

> okay or is that strictly prohibited?

>

> 6/10/2005

> dr. sanchez

> 268

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

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Hi Jenay

I guess that would have to be a personal call. The manual says no alcohol.

I do have a drink once in awhile. My liver enzymes have always come out

fine and I had a healthy liver at the time of my operation. If you do chose to

drink I'm sure one drink will be enough. lol. I've found that I'm the

ultimate " cheap date " when it comes to that.

gretchen

8/20/03

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