Guest guest Posted January 15, 2004 Report Share Posted January 15, 2004 > 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2004 Report Share Posted April 9, 2004 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. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2004 Report Share Posted April 9, 2004 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2004 Report Share Posted April 9, 2004 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2004 Report Share Posted April 9, 2004 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. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2004 Report Share Posted April 10, 2004 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2004 Report Share Posted April 10, 2004 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. Candidiasis stories: http://CureZone.com/forums/f.asp?f=41 http://CureZone.com/dis/ http://CureZone.com/diseases/parasites/ List Unsubscribe: candidiasis-unsubscribe Post message: candidiasis Group page: candidiasis Candidiasis stories: http://CureZone.com/forums/f.asp?f=41 http://CureZone.com/dis/ http://CureZone.com/diseases/parasites/ List Unsubscribe: candidiasis-unsubscribe Post message: candidiasis Group page: candidiasis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2005 Report Share Posted June 23, 2005 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/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2005 Report Share Posted June 23, 2005 -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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2005 Report Share Posted June 23, 2005 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2005 Report Share Posted June 23, 2005 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 --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2005 Report Share Posted June 23, 2005 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2005 Report Share Posted June 23, 2005 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 > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2005 Report Share Posted June 23, 2005 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?// Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2005 Report Share Posted June 23, 2005 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. --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2005 Report Share Posted June 23, 2005 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 > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2005 Report Share Posted June 23, 2005 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2005 Report Share Posted June 23, 2005 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2005 Report Share Posted June 23, 2005 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>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2005 Report Share Posted June 25, 2005 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?// Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 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. // Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 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. // Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 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 > > > > > > > > ____________________________________________________ Sports Rekindle the Rivalries. Sign up for Fantasy Football http://football.fantasysports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2005 Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 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 8/20/03 270/125 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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