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GOOD FOR YOU!!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!! I just want to let you know that my soapbox comment was not about you at all. I commend you for being open and honest about your addiction and tackling it! This is a different journey for all of us and you seem strong in mind and spirit! Keep up the good work!

Hi! Looks like we we're stat twins.... same surgery date and almost the exact same weight loss stats! Lets keep the faith!! Dana

I didn't really try drinking any alcohol until I was 6 months post-op. I found I got roaring drunk from half a vodka cooler! I didn't like the feeling and it left me quite dehydrated. So I didn't drink after that until we went to an all-inclusive resort in January (9 months post-op). By that point I had lost more than 100 lbs, was eating closer to 800-900 calories per day and exercising regularly (3-4 times per week at the gym, plus daily 4-5K walks). I found I tolerated the alcohol much better during our 2 week vacation. But it's not something that is part of my normal daily life. I will have a social drink (just 1) during special events, but I haven't drank anything since returning home from vacation (over a month now) and I don't miss it in the least. I was not much of a drinker before surgery, so this is pretty close to my normal drinking pattern pre-op as well. It is said that VSG patients must be extra careful to monitor their alcohol use post-op as there is a risk of "cross-addiction". We give up our addiction to food, and substitute it with an addiction to alcohol! Very dangerous and easily done! If you're going to have a social drink, try just part of one drink at first to see how you do, but I would certainly wait until you're at least 6 months post-op. You need to be solidly into a normal eating routine and above all, make sure you hydrate well before and after the drink, make sure your'e in a safe environment if you get drunk (it may not take much!) and of course, no driving. Follow your surgeon and NUT's guidelines regarding alcohol consumption post-op and you will be fine.

Well stated! I like the analogy about food commercials. You are so right! Love your soap box!

Congrats! I think you're the first one that I've read where the process time was cut shorter...lucky you. Your surgery date will be here before you know it. By the way, I like the image of the bird and cat

I was having trouble with the idea of having surgery. I then started to think about food as an addiction. I asked myself whether or not a drug addict or an alcoholic who had the option to have surgery would do it, and whether or not their choice to do so would be frowned upon. This helped me with my decision to get the sleeve. This is a GREAT post. Thanks!

This is completely normal. You are ok. And you made the greatest decision for yourself. The surgery will absolutely help you get to a physical comfort zone- but this surgery was not performed in your head. You are on the right path seeing a therapist. I myself see a behavior therapist, i go to weight loss surgery support group and also overeaters anonymous. That is 3 seperate places that I find help with this disorder for mental help. It is the complete key to success- it really is. Don't feel like a burden and don't wish that it is another time that it isn't. Jump into yourself right now. Take advantage of all the support out there. Find a weight loss surgery support group. You are ok.

First I just want to say I don't think you're rambling, this what these forums are for. You're just looking for a little support & motivation. Now I won't have my surgery until march 4. But that is something I really wasn't thinking about. Are you an emotional eater? That may explain why you are kind of having a hard time to stop eating while you're full. With food, you really have to change your way of thinking. Maybe it's just the fact you're not used to leaving food on your plate and it feels kind of strange like you're wasting food or something. Idk how open you are to talking to a professional but that is something you should consider if you're still struggling to stop eating after you're already full. Because like my doctors tells me, any weight loss surgery can be undone with too much high calorie food and drink. I have a friend now who got the lap band back in Dec. 2010, she lost weight real good for approx. 8 mos, like 75 or 80lbs. Then after a year or so she reverted back to her old eating habits and of course put almost all of her weight back on. Good luck to you and keep us posted.

I eat 6 times a day. Very small amounts, but I need to stretch it out. Try eating smaller amounts more frequently. Good luck!

Have you thought about selling your clothes on ebay? I am making good money getting rid of my good clothes. Why donate them when you can sell them and make some cash to go buy some nice clothes. It's worth looking in to.