I am currently off all meds. Can I drink wine or alcohol at this point? Thanks


You definitely can. It will affect your output, and can break your barriers down faster. Best to start in moderation, and close to home at first. I love a nice glass of whiskey now and then. ❤️

Off your meds? Hell, that's the best time. Just do it in moderation so you don't get stupid. Thumb's up.


RaenotRay wrote: You definitely can. It will affect your output, and can break your barriers down faster. Best to start in moderation, and close to home at first. I love a nice glass of whiskey now and then... |
My favorite too. 😋💗

I've had one glass of red wine since I got out of the hospital and it was delicious. Moderation as always is key, I have yet to have another but it's been over a week so I think I'll be picking up a nice red to sip on over the next month or so!

RaenotRay wrote: You definitely can. It will affect your output, and can break your barriers down faster. Best to start in moderation, and close to home at first. I love a nice glass of whiskey now and then... |
I love a nice Woodford Reserve occasionally, haven't had one since the ileostomy though

Abefroman1969 wrote: I love a nice Woodford Reserve occasionally, haven't had one since the ileostomy though |
I gotta be careful though, brown liquor makes me mean, I do not need help with that!

RaenotRay wrote: You definitely can. It will affect your output, and can break your barriers down faster. Best to start in moderation, and close to home at first. I love a nice glass of whiskey now and then... |
Thanks

HenryM wrote: Off your meds? Hell, that's the best time. Just do it in moderation so you don't get stupid. Thumb's up. |
Thanks

Abefroman1969 wrote: I gotta be careful though, brown liquor makes me mean, I do not need help with that! |
I don't know why, but this made me laugh. I can't imagine you mean. 😂 I'll have to try your suggestion. I have a 20 year single malt scotch that I'm loving right now. Fortunately, it was a gift. A bit rich for my blood. 😉

RaenotRay wrote: I don't know why, but this made me laugh. I can't imagine you mean. 😂 I'll have to try your suggestion. I have a 20 year single malt scotch that I'm loving right now. Fortunately, it was... |
Woodford Reserve isn't cheap but it's not Pappy Van Winkle expensive either

Abefroman1969 wrote: Woodford Reserve isn't cheap but it's not Pappy Van Winkle expensive either |
I will definitely look into it. 🥰

Hermit wrote: Tk gabapentin and you won't even drink! |
Gabapentin does nothing for me, in fact made me feel worse. Some folks get a lot of relief from it, I wasn't one of those people though. Fluid retention was also an issue

Had a couple small glasses of red wine last night, it was good and no ill effects! 🍷🍷

I would say start with just a couple of drinks and see how it goes. We are all so different with foods & drinks. On my first stomaversery I got so drunk my friends told me afterwards that I was talking to a coat rack thinking it was a person 🙈 😂 No idea how I emptied my bag that night but I guess it was just like second nature! And now that I survived that night I can go out and socialise with my friends with confidence ☺️
But don’t forget to drink plenty of water so you don’t get dehydrated 💧

PipPop wrote: I would say start with just a couple of drinks and see how it goes. We are all so different with foods & drinks. On my first stomaversery I got so drunk my friends told me afterwards that I was tal... |
I hope the coat rack wasn’t talking back. 😂

AlexT wrote: I hope the coat rack wasn’t talking back. 😂 |
Me too! To be honest I don’t remember a thing 🤣

PipPop wrote: Me too! To be honest I don’t remember a thing 🤣 |
Probably for the best. 😁

RaenotRay wrote: You definitely can. It will affect your output, and can break your barriers down faster. Best to start in moderation, and close to home at first. I love a nice glass of whiskey now and then... |
I read that beer and wine (grapes} are not good for an ileostomy. When I had wine I had a lot of liquid output. I enjoy a white russian on occasion!
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Abefroman1969 wrote: Gabapentin does nothing for me, in fact made me feel worse. Some folks get a lot of relief from it, I wasn't one of those people though. Fluid retention was also an issue |
Gabapentin is an effective medication for me too!

sunflowers wrote: I read that beer and wine (grapes} are not good for an ileostomy. When I had wine I had a lot of liquid output. I enjoy a white russian on occasion! ... |
Mmm, White Russians are delicious! I love a good, dark beer. Bubbles can definitely be problematic. ❤️

PipPop wrote: I would say start with just a couple of drinks and see how it goes. We are all so different with foods & drinks. On my first stomaversery I got so drunk my friends told me afterwards that I was tal... |
Haha, I can just see it now. 😂 I’m glad you had fun, and all ended well. ❤️