drinking aloud?

 

Does anybody know if we can drink alchoholic beverages after surgery? Well 6 months  after. I was asked to go see my cousins band play and I haven't really went out anywhere, but I would like to go, I am a little nervous though because I have this issue,the ostomy . But I 'm not sure of what I can and can't have? What do you all think? I really like sea breezes, mmmm, yummm. Please tell me this is aloud. honestly thanxs. Bluz

does nybody know if we can

Moderation is always the key. And I would try it after a meal, not on an empty stomach. Some folks get a real gassy effect from carbonated beverages and OJ... try a little, experiment, you may or may not. What's the worst that can happen? You might have a mini balloon to burp!

GO, ENJOY!!! Have fun.... you will feel like a reborn person again once you start getting out and doing stuff.

Hi sfgiantsjo, Thank you for the reply,I am looking forward to going out but yet alittle nervous, its been a long time. But my cousin is playing and i'm looking forward to seeing him, I have passed multiple times due to my insecurities and stuff, but I guess thats to be expected. I had my surgery may 8th, and I have isolated myself, for reasons that I feel safe and secure at home where nobody can see or judge me, I don't know. I know it sounds stupid, and I have to get over this and realize that nobody can see this, its meee! See when I went out not to long ago I had my little black bag and people stared at me and that made me feel like I was, inhuman, so I'm going to go out and buy myself a big pocket book to carry my black bag in it! So nobody can see it, its just my secret  ,look forward to talking to you again soon, Bluz 

 Thanks sfgiantsjo, that really made sense to me and put it into a different perspective, I appreciate that more than you'd ever know. I guess here goes nothing my first baby step.Bluz 

 Hi Peggy, I found that if you eat olive oil and angel hair pasta w/ a little salt and pepper  the olive oil aids in ulcers in the stomache. See I was taking fish oil at one time and what happened was the fish oil was lifting my wafer off, so I decided that I was going to do my self a great favor and that was try to find a way to aid my small intestine, come to find out that yes the olive oil does aid in peptic ulcers in the stomache, not only that when I eat this it goes through gently into my system and I don't have to worry about my bag being lifted off, and it protects my small intestine along with cholesterol,and my b.m.s  aren't sticky, it just slides right out.I just about live on this stuff, along with my cherrios. I also like frozen margaritas too, they are soooo good, I get real silly. Talk to you real soon, have a great night! Bluz 

One of the only issues I have with drinking (apart from the hangover) is the dehydration, esp since ileostomates dehydrate quicker than 'bowel intact' people. Make sure you drink plenty of water inbetween drinks. Other than that, go for it :) I've drunk wine, vodka, Tia Maria, Kahlua, Whisky, etc and only had the normal problems that 'bowel intact' people have had (although trying to change your bag while drunk is a challenge :) ).

Hi Summerstorm, thanxs for the reply, do you occassionally drink? I'm only once in a blue moon, thats why I posted this because I was not sure. Rather be safe than sorry, you know what I mean?  Thank you again, Bluz

 xdeex, Well I guess I'll be a pretty cheap date !!!! But I am looking forward to seeing my cousin play next Friday, I can't wait but yet anxious, first time out in a long time. I will keep you all posted on how things went, and if I had to hold any walls up, or the safest place, a chair HAHA!!! Thanks again, Bluz

Judyk89, Hj I'm not on any matience drugs, I called the drs. office and they said that they don't see wht not and to go have a good time. So far there is no med out there for me, it just passes through the bag. I thank you for you for your reply, its greatly appreciated, Bluz

 

I have to admit that I only have MAYBE 6-10 drinks in a whole year, and I AM a cheap date ---- they usually go right to my head. 

During the summer months, I love to make slushies.  I got one of those slushy machines as a Christmas exchange gift a few years back (a glorified blender! with a spout on the bottom of the container).   So we make fruit slushies in the summer - add a bit of flavored rum, like pineapple rum.  MMMM  but right to my head it goes!!! 

Also, occasionally been drinking  a glass of wine here and there now that I can tolerate it, ulcer healed.  Very pleasant and relaxing in the evening. And I really don't like beer, so no problem there.  I do, however, try to stay away from carbonation - but that is a personal preference.

Bluz, Go, enjoy, have a couple throughout the evening, and be sure to report back to us!! 

What kind of music does your cousin play?  Where will they be playing - what kind of venue?  Do you have to drive far?   (designated driver, just in case?!!!)  Are you going with a group of people, friends, relatives?  I'm excited for you to venture out and join the real world again!!!  Countdown begins: T minus 7!!!

I had a colostomy in November of last year. My doctor told me it was fine to drink as long as I wasn't on pain meds too. I drank quite a bit on new years with no problems.

Beer can tend to make you a little gassy, but other drinks didnt seem to have any efect on me other than the intended ones...

peggy113 said...
Welcome schleven!! I just noticed that was your first post... have you been lurking? Good to hear from you.

Hehe, Yes, I have been lurking. I read a lot here when i first had my colostomy done. I figured I should join the community.

i have ~6-8 drinks per day, no probs here. anything carbonated i try to stay away from because it'll give you gas, but if you don't mind the gas, drink up. other then that, if it has alcohol, i'll mix and match anything together....doesn't seem to effect the bag. the only thing you have to watch is that you can't pass out drunk like you did as a teenager...you've gotta stay sober enough to be able to empty your baggie, or chance your flange if need be. other then that, seeya at the bar =D

--matt