Drink

[Electricblue1]

Can anyone tell me if it’s too early to have a drink. It’s been 12 weeks and I’m going on holiday, I’m not bothered by drink if I’m honest but just in case i fancy one do you think it’s ok or would I be ruining all the work that’s been done.

[BobD Volunteer]

Personally if you managed this long I wouldn't want to risk starting again anyway but you are not me and alcohol has very little place in my life. I think most AF related benfits are more about changes to life style.

[Electricblue1 in reply to BobD]

Thank you, I think I will give it a miss , I actually enjoy not drinking but wanted to get another opinion.

[secondtry]

Definitely resist that drink particularly when relaxing on holiday, would be my approach with vagally mediated AF and current great QOL at stake.

[Rubymurray25]

Drinking used to give me a lovely warm feeling inside , I now get a warm feeling knowing I'm not risking another AF episode by stopping drinking and exploring all the many alternatives. 7 years on and I honestly can say I don't miss it and I was a regular drinker! Hope you have a nice holiday.

[Electricblue1 in reply to Rubymurray25]

Thank you, I’ve not drank for over three years now and I can honestly say I don’t miss it, I think it was the thought of being on holiday that I thought maybe one but I think I will stay on the path of no alcohol 😊.

[Singwell in reply to Electricblue1]

It's funny isn't it? I've not been drinking now for 2 year and very occasionally I get a yen for it. But I make do with plain chocolate and that seems to hit the spot. I was very attached to my good quality wines too so it was a big deal for me. No regrets as, like you, I've found I feel better without it.

[Electricblue1 in reply to Singwell]

Yes it’s strange I loved a drink but I never knew how to stop, my nights would be just keep going but now I’m so much happier not drinking. It crossed my mind but I know it’s something in the past now .

[Singwell in reply to Rubymurray25]

Yup!

[momist]

I you do happen to be tempted into it, then ensure that you drink as much, or even more, water at the same time. I risk a glass of wine with a meal, but will get through most of a decanter/large bottle of water alongside it.

[Snowgirl65]

After all you've been through, I personally if I were you, would not want to take the risk!

[Jajarunner]

You cannot undo a scar which is what an ablation creates. My EP told me to not drink for three months. Basically I haven't had more than a sniff in last three years but would like to have the odd drink now and again in the future