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It's a funny thing! So I learned last night that the 6 weeks of not drinking before and after my surgery apparently brought my tolerance DOWN! I was toast after 1 1/2 drinks - I mean you would not have wanted to be in public with me! Next time I go out I'll try 1/2 a drink at tops!
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Zomg! Why didnt you guys tell me about thi?s?
PGee replied to gamergirl's topic in Food and Nutrition
OMG.....that might be a bad move for me......I probably didn't need to see this LOL......but oh yummie, and happy day for You! I had a taste, yes a taste of a chocolate/bacon brownie last week......I didn't taste the bacon or the alcohol that was in it.....I just had a teeny tiny bit.......but yum yum..........who knew......bacon Jerky? bacon brownies, what next? (don't tell me). That bag wasn't open.....did you try it, was it good? -
Anyone sorry they had the VSG surgery?
Lainerz replied to debking811's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes, I am terribly sorry I had the surgery. I have no appetite; most food doesn't appeal to me. I miss the conviviality of dining and socializing with friends. If I want a drink - not an alcoholic drink, just Water, then there's no eating. I bought over $100 worth of Celebrate Vitamins which I liked prior to surgery, now I can't stomach the taste. I've resorted to the 'gummy' vitamins for adults from TARGET. My surgery was done at Kaiser Permanent/So. SF on March 2nd and pronounced a success; dropping 53 pounds post-op (and 87 pounds prior to surgery). I find myself crying a lot and looking back from my mirror is a face and body I don't know teeming with lots of extra skin. I look older and more 'wrinkled'.:thumbup1: I've been in a warm water pool regime for two years. I arrive at 5:30 AM and spend at least an hour moving in the pool. I am also recovering from another major surgery performed on May 4th - a total hip replacement. Hence my body is in stress. I really only had the VSG, so I could get the weight off quicker to have the much-needed hip surgery. -
Marijuana Use After Surgery
Gone4Now replied to KBates's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I agree that pot is better than alcohol. Unfortunately it’s illegal and my job does random drug testing. I am concerned about the smoking in front of kids, though. I’m also that way around drinking around kids. I’ve got neighbors who drink every fricken day and their kids just watch that. Same with weed – I wouldn’t see a problem with kids knowing about it, but if my babysitter decided to come over high I’d be pissed the same as I would be if they had a few beers beforehand. That said, I’m not sure why it’s illegal…anyone know? WTH – it grows natural!!! Oh, I would also like to add that it can be addicting…maybe not chemically, but neither is food – and yet I’m addicted to it. I have the same addiction to food that alcoholics have to alcohol. Behaviors can be modified by it and then we start craving the things that make us feel good. Again, not knocking it. All things in moderation, though – and not necessarily in front of kids. Whether you’re slapping around the wife, or getting so high you think your big toe is the funniest thing in the world. You got to have your wits about you sometimes, and getting high doesn’t help that. -
Marijuana Use After Surgery
ronwifey replied to KBates's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I agree....that was a dumb post. In my opinion I would smoke mary J. before I would drink alcohol or eat crap after I get the band. -
Marijuana Use After Surgery
j_war06 replied to KBates's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I actually agree...I was a RX person...I liked the 'scripts. Mostly uppers though...before my band I battled addiction to Phentermine/Adipex (which is basically Meth in a pill). I had others that I liked too, but this was my fave EVER! I did pills for a long time (all through Jr. High and High School)...and I quit before I got the band...I have to admit the side effects SUCK! I STILL cant get as much done because the phentermine really messed up the chemicals in my brain to think that it needs that stimulation to work. Before I started taking them I could muster up enough energy to get stuff done and I slept normally....now 3 years sober from them, I STILL have to force myself to get anything productive done. I hate the feeling, and the only why to fix it, is to fight it...which you dont want to do because you just never have any energy that isnt generated by something else...i.e. your lazy all the time. The saddest part of all is the fact that I have NEVER taken a pill that wasnt prescribed to me, so all my addictions were to my own pills! What I dont understand is the companies that do a hair test for employment, I mean a female could have just been around pot at a party or something and inhaled some of the smoke and its in her hair until she gets that part cut off, which could take forever to grow! I mean she could have been around it a year or more ago and never been around it since, and still be refused employment....thats ridiculous! What should matter to employers (which I do understand WHY it matters) is if you have used it in the last 30 days or so, basically recently, and how much is in your system. I also think that there should be a quantity level just like with alcohol as to how much can be in your system before you are denied/terminated from employment. I used to be one of those people who HATED anything that had to do with pot, and couldnt stand it when I knew my friends were doing it....but I had a terrible misconception of what it did to people...I thought it was this terrible drug that made you do weird things and hurt people and stuff (like a hard drug)....but after going to a few parties and witnessing effects...I soon realized that these people didnt want to get off the couch, much less hurt someone or go psycho lol! Thats when I became tolerant of it, and I actually wouldnt mind it being legalized in some way...I mean Salvia is perfectly legal and is WAY more dangerous than weed. -
Marijuana Use After Surgery
lynnie77 replied to KBates's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think a lot of people are very ignorant when it comes to smoking pot, let alone all other drugs (including alcohol, which is the worst). I think the reason that you don't seem to know or understand very much, is that they say when you start smoking pot, your brain stays at the same age as when you started. So Jimbo must have started smoking at age 12, because it seems like that is about as much as he knows. -
Be Honest....
WASaBubbleButt replied to WASaBubbleButt's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
It is, it's absolutely stupid and a great way to lose a band to infection. Alcohol and a sterile needle does not make for sterile technique. It's NOT like drawing blood, whole different ball game. -
Marijuana Use After Surgery
Portola Suzanne replied to KBates's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Little birdie toooooo funny!!!!!!!! We are all grown up we make choices and decisions about our lives every day. Working in the treatment field (drug, alcohol, mental health, gambling) I have seen many sad cases of abuse and dependance daily, yet I still drink on occasion. If it does not impact your life in negitive manner then to each his own. LOL -
Omeprazole won't work the day you take it. The absolute minimum amount of time is 24 hours before you even begin to see a difference. It can take a few weeks before it kicks in but you should be noticing a difference reasonably soon. BJean is correct, you do need to cut out a lot of excess acid causing foods, raise your bed, don't eat before bedtime, no alcohol, etc. This does need to be treated so it does not cause "forever" esophageal problems such as cancer, scarring, stricture, etc. The surgical fix for this is pretty amazing. When you wake up in recovery you'll already notice a difference. It's an immediate cure. But it is very similar to banding. The nerve that gets irritated and makes your shoulder hurt will really kick in after this procedure. But the recovery is pretty much the same as banding but ... NO POST OP DIET! Yippeeee!
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Marijuana Use After Surgery
Lana24 replied to KBates's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think it is time to admit that there are other additions going on in here right now, some are addicted to drugs, alcohol, food etc. but no one has mentioned the more dangerous addiction which is the addiction to chaos, the addiction to always cause a scene, complain, whine, talk louder and badder than the rest. Insult the rest of the world so ONE can feel better. Yes people this is an addiction as well, it is deep seeded and there is very little help except to recognize and walk away. Don't waste your breath, it does no good. There is no reasoning, just turn and walk away and the problem will disappear as if it never where here. After that....Toke on fellow smokers!! -
Marijuana Use After Surgery
lisamarie818 replied to KBates's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I admit it...smoking weed is my vice, but I lead a very active, productive life. I have an awesome job, and a very fullfilling life. My days are long & my life is fulfilling & the fact that I just happen to smoke every once in awhile does not hold me back from anything I want in this life! It's a mindset. I'd rather smoke weed than drink alcohol any day. I admit, I love it & the only reason it is illegal is because it's such a money maker for the government to keep it illegal. Just another way for them to hold us down. I'm scheduled to be banded August 29th & was worried about being tested for marajuana use beforehand, but from reading this post it looks like I don't need to quit! -
Green: You've outed me. I love, love, love ice cream. It is my drug of choice. I am about ice cream, as an alcoholic is about booze. It is of course somewhat a head issue, but I believe that it is a chemical issue as well. I just feel too good inside and I get too elated (high?) when I consume ice cream. That's a tough row to hoe. But I do know that I have to get to it and git 'er done! I do not crave volumes of food and that's a good thing because I can't really eat massive quantities anyway. You'd think I'd lose weight since I am not eating quite a few of the dense calories and white foods that I ate before banding. I guess I will try again this week. My doc is very conservative with the fills. I reckon that's why I've had so many but still haven't reached nirvana yet. :cry Gosh I hope your bloodwork abnormality is nothing to worry about. It always pays to check things out though. I hope you will keep me informed because I really do care about you, grrl!
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Marijuana Use After Surgery
Candle replied to KBates's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That's probably the stupidest post I've ever read on here!!! First you compare smoking pot to smoking CRACK and then advise someone to DRINK alcohol over smoking pot .... I stopped smoking about a month ago because I was warned by my therapist that they will do a drug test with the pre-surgery testing, for the anesthesiologist. I've going to give myself about 2 weeks after surgery before I light up again ... I think I'm looking forward to that more than anything else :heh: -
Ditto what everyone else said. I've heard horror stories from folks who had carbonation and ended up in severe pain. Plus, I was told it could cause band slippage by making the upper part of the stomach swell. I was banded on November 6 and I've had alcohol. I had some wine and some tequila, but not a huge quantity because of the calories.
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Hi. I had RNY on November 12, 2015. And, yes, I take Xanax daily for panic and severe anxiety disorders. In my case, RNY did make a very noticeable difference in how xanax effects me. In the first 3 or so months, it hardly worked for me at all. I had terrible anxiety. Now, at 5 months out, the medication hits me hard when I first take it, but doesn't last as long in my system. U G H!! It's sort of the same reaction as others have stated in the forums here about drinking alcohol. As time goes on, it seems to be leveling out. I thought I'd lose my mind a few months ago! As my body adjusts to malabsorption, I expect my reaction to my Xanax therapy to get back to somewhat normal. Even though it's been rough, I'm getting through it. It's the only problem I've had with my surgery. Keep in touch with all your doctor's about any concerns you have. I'd do it again in a heartbeat. My physical health is fantastic, and I hit my weight goal today!! Good luck to you and your upcoming surgery.
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I miss my vodka!
O.T.R. sleever replied to aamandddaaaahunt's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had my first alcoholic beverage 6weeks post op. WARNING, alcohol takes affect much quicker now. Pre op I could easily have 6-8shots before getting buzzed. At 6weeks 2shots & I was walking crooked. And it was a roller coaster ride. I'd be drunk 1 minute then a few minutes later feel nothing then buzzed again with nothing more to drink. It was crazy. Enjoy yourself, but even if you feel completely sober, do not drive, -
I miss my vodka!
Ms.AntiBand replied to aamandddaaaahunt's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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It's not worth it. I won't do the preachy thing as I am sure you heard it all before. But think about this major surgery as a beginning of healthier living. We were told that those who have WLS. often turn to alcohol (once permitted) b/c food was an addiction that the stomach does not allow. She did not say smoking b/c technically nobody should per their understanding, but I found it interesting that they've seen alcoholism with WLS and that addiction factor b/c you mentioned the need to smoke is similar to your old need to eat.
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I'm not really sure why some doctors do 1 week vs 2 weeks but it seems to vary. Today has been a bit better so far. Broth with unflavored protein powder for breakfast and a coffee flavored shake for lunch. They told me to limit caffeine and very minimum sugar (if any). Now that it is the weekend I'm trying to decide if wine counts as a liquid since I can't have any alcohol for 6 months after[emoji3] Sent from my SM-G975U using BariatricPal mobile app
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Lessons learned Post op
sonya139 replied to newgrandmother's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The bottom line is to follow the surgeon's and NUT's guidance to a t. So many people are pushing the limits or either not getting guidance on what they're supposed to do. I was told why not to use a straw, why to avoid straws, how much to eat for the first 12 months, to measure, to eat protein first. But I see so many people fresh out of surgery asking when they can drink alcohol, eating pizza at 3 weeks out, sucking on foods and spitting it out, etc. I try to refrain giving my opinion because you tend to get pounced on. There's also this huge race for the weight loss. The Sleeve is a slower weight loss than the Sleeve. This is a marathon, not a race. -
Veterans ONLY please. One year + post op.
VSGAnn2014 replied to LipstickLady's topic in WLS Veteran's Forum
What I recall about the "old vets forum" was that all members could see threads and posts in that forum, but only those who qualified as vets (per the then-rules -- although I don't recall exactly what those rules were) could post there. When I was pre-op and newly post-op I lurked my ass off there. It was so helpful. And trust me, even as a newbie I tired early on of the "How soon can I drink alcohol?" threads. Some topics I would love to get into with other veterans (but not with newbies who simply haven't "been there" yet, although they'll get there) are: * Advanced nutrition * Regain and re-loss * Recovering from exercise injuries * Dealing in healthy ways with life's ongoing stresses and changes * Late-stage complications * Dealing with WLS fatigue * Finding new life goals after conquering obesity * Dealing with transfer addictions * supplements three, four, five years down the road * Transitioning from food tracking to mindful eating * New career options for healthy, slim people * Long-term relationship changes after conquering obesity * Long-term challenges for WLS patients * Joint replacement surgery for long-time WLS patients * Discovering and living your Big Dreams when weight is no longer an issue * Dealing with death And that's after just a few minutes of thought.- 156 replies
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Let the Joyous news be spread: New Jersey votes yes on Gay civil union!
Carlene replied to Sunta's topic in The Lounge
I agree. I would HOPE that people would have enough sense not to marry their sisters, or at least not to have children with them, but to legislate stupidity is....well, a losing battle. Are we going to legally prohibit drug addicted, alcoholic women from marrying and delivering brain-damaged babies? I doubt it. My oldest son and his wife are not related, yet their first child was born with Hirschsprung's Disease, a rare birth defect that is genetic, and which never shows up unless both parents carry the recessive gene for HD. Should they have been denied by law the right to choose to have more children? (They had a second child, by the way, and he does not have HD.) People should be entitled to choose their marital status, and that includes WHO they marry, as long as both are consenting adults. Every state in the union allows convicted criminals to marry, even though the marriage will never be consumated. That does not fit the mold of "traditional marriage", yet it's not illegal. I think it's a shame that violent offenders are given more consideration than productive, tax-paying citizens. -
MiDoctor Hospital 2013 Roll Call RECAP
Armywife29 replied to Armywife29's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
You just pay for items that you use out of the fridge, 2 bottles of Water a day are free and sodas are $2. So not terrible...the alcohol is pricey, but we don't drink . When I get released from the hospital we are going to go to Walmart to get stuff so it will be cheaper. I plan on picking up a few extra gatorades and my mom will get Snacks and drinks. We could have walked there today...but we were EXHAUSTED and practically collapsed in the hotel beds for 3 hour naps. -
I was never advised not to drink alcohol, just to avoid beer and other carbonated beverages.
