I have been looking forward to my 21st birthday for a really long time. My boyfriend is 4 years older than me, and so for 4 years, I have been watching him go to bars and order a cocktail with dinner, etc. I have always been so excited for this part of adult life. Granted, I don't see myself becoming an alcoholic, but I really want to be able to enjoy a drink now and then. I know that alcohol is a problem for people with GP, and I know that when I have had a beer at a party, I can never finish it, because it makes me feel so sick.
I guess this is just me being whiney, and I know that in the grand scheme of things it's a petty thing to complain about, but how can you feel like a normal 21 year old if you can't enjoy a drink now and then? Do any of you guys tolerate alcohol in small amounts? Am I wasting my breath?
I just want to know
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I'm about to be 21 and...
- By evalasvegas
- Posted November 7, 2009 at 2:35 pm · 8 replies
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- By wasunflwr
- Posted November 7, 2009 at 2:52 pm
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I know exactly how you feel! Though I am 29 and have had my drinking years, I have dealt with pain for a long time. My social life has become pretty lame since GP last April. Food and drinks were such a part of my life but its important to find other hobbies to share with partner/friends. When I have good days I make sure to go out and have a drink and food like pho, sushi, Indian, or simple pasta just to feel normal. Sometimes I can have 2 drinks and others maybe 1/2 a drink. I love wine and sip in small amounts through the week just for the taste!
There are so many foods that work if you just play around. I make carrot ginger soup, bake squash, chicken and lite fish in small amounts or 1 scrambled egg with toast. Also make smoothies. Let me know if you have any questions or need someone to bitch with. Try to hold on to you're young spirit and get out and explore! I just recently took a trip to
Seattle to see the Bodies Exhibit, so cool!
Stephanie
- By evalasvegas
- Posted November 7, 2009 at 3:33 pm
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It really sounds like what you can eat and what I can eat are very similar. I'm not on a completely liquid diet at the moment. What do you like to make your smoothies out of?
Can you still eat Indian food? I find the spiciness is a lot to handle lately. I love sushi and pho though! I am staying out of restaurants for awhile, but those are the first kinds of foods I plan to try when I start going out again.
I think I saw on your profile that you are married, is your husband supportive? My boyfriend is trying so hard, but he doesn't really understand yet how little we will be able to eat out and stuff. Thanks so much for all your help and support!
How did you enjoy the bodies exhibit? I might try to go next weekend!
-eva
- By JenD
- Posted November 7, 2009 at 7:05 pm
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I miss having a glass of wine with dinner or socially. I've had problems tolerating beer and have never liked it because of that. In general I miss food more than I miss alcohol, but it would definitely be nice to be able to join in a toast once in a while. Happy 21st Birthday! Have some sips of wine to celebrate.
Best,
Jen
- By Roscoelady1974
- Posted November 7, 2009 at 7:31 pm
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I miss beer........................... I smell other people's alcohol! lol I haven't tried sipping anything- too afraid too. But if you can get some sips in go for it!
- By my4heathens
- Posted November 7, 2009 at 8:21 pm
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I have a small drink every now and then, but I am not supposed to since I also have liver issues. But I figure a little bit once or twice a year isn't going to hurt me any more than I already am.
- By STOH
- Posted November 8, 2009 at 10:23 am
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I have found that I have lost the taste for wine - which is one of my favorite indulgences! I drank a glass last night (a social occasion.... hanging out with my sisters...) and I was so sick!
Sucks, huh?
- By NancyL
- Posted November 8, 2009 at 10:48 am
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Happy Birthday! Perhaps try something new and daring to celebrate! Sky diving? Rollerblading? Bellydancing?
I used to enjoy a cold beer after work. I haven't had the desire to taste one in a long while. I have enjoyed a glass of wine occasionally but also seemed to not enjoy it as much as before. The same is true for margaritas. But there are times do order one and enjoy it throughly. Don't let this disease rob you of the chance to have fun. I have several neices and nephews that never drink and are so much fun to be around.
Nancy
- By jajera
- Posted November 9, 2009 at 7:58 am
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Do you get pain from the alcohol or reflux or both? I am also 21 and have to deal with the drinking and GP. If I get pain I completely stop drinking, if it is just reflux I usually keep a drink in my hand to be social and just take small sips. For my 21st birthday, I am not going to lie, I bit the bullet and wen't all out. Probably not a smart idea...
For me liquor and crystal light goes down best, sometimes I can find a white wine that will settle well for at least a drink or two. I never go red, it is too accidicy. Beer is a little too carbonated for me, so I wouldn't recommend that either.
Good Luck! I hope you can get few drinks down for your 21st!
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