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alcoholic beverages?

pubbypaws
pubbypaws
Does anyone have a few or minor drinks such as a glass or two of wine or beer ? I'm heading to the beach with the family, do you think it's safe to do so? Haven't had any booze in months, prolly get drunk off 2 beers lol
TossNTurn
TossNTurn
I've never really been much of a drinker, but I do have a drink every so often (by which I mean 2-3 a year) with no issues. I think a lot of folks have 1-2 pretty regularly with no issues.

This has been covered before on the group. Here's one thread from the past that might give you some insight:

http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Pulmonary_Embolism/forum/15472060-alcohol

There's two things to remember with alcohol. First, it is its own blood thinner, so you definitely don't want to over imbibe just for that reason. I'm not sure if its blood thinning properties are reflected in the INR or not. Secondly, its important not to get falling-down drunk because (a) that's never good and (b) it's really not good when you're on warfarin and injuries would be that much worse.
rmb
rmb
Yeah 1-2 drinks should be fine. I have a couple of drinks on weekends, sometimes 3, and I've never had an issue. Just don't get super impaired where you do stuff that could hurt you, ie fall, get in a fist fight, slam dancing (do people slam dance anymore???) .
mrschicopea
mrschicopea
While on meds I had up to 4 drinks (once in awhile) and was totally fine.
rmb
rmb
I've gone rogue myself on occasion and have had more than 3. Besides, I've had what is technically one drink, but based on the pour of the bartender, it was really two. So sometimes the actually number of drinks is a bit subjective.

When it's summer time, how can I be expected to settle for just one vodka and club soda with a wedge of lime? I mean, I want one right now and it's like 9:20 am here.
missd12932
missd12932
rmb It's 5:00 somewhere.....
pubbypaws
pubbypaws
Lol and I thought a few bud lights were bad.. can't escape these summer beach days.. had a few light beers and played beach volleyball and actually had a good time without worrying about sob. Life feels a little more closer to normal a little at a time..anxiety seems alot better as well and haven't had to rely on anxiety meds
rmb
rmb
Excellent! Distractions are the best medicine.
mrschicopea
mrschicopea
"When it's summer time, how can I be expected to settle for just one vodka and club soda with a wedge of lime? I mean, I want one right now and it's like 9:20 am here. "

rmb this gave me a good chuckle this morning!
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