Search the Community
Showing results for 'alcohol'.
Found 17,501 results
-
Back to basics and really doing it!
SlimDreams replied to chiquitabananaz14's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I don't know my bougie size, I suppose I could have the surgeon check his records. But honestly I don't think it has much to do with my regain if anything. I can tell you I have not had vsg related complications..... my regain has everything to do with depression resulting from loss and subsequently making poor food and behavior choices.... as a result of pregnancy I experienced a lessening of restriction, but not a full return to pre-op conditions...I am down 5lbs from last week... my caloric intake is hovering around 1600/day and I am focusing on home cooked (by me!) meals and no alcohol, I've come under my protein needs each day, and over on carbs, so still need to make some tweaks there....the 2 hikes on sun/mon still have me sore so I haven't worked out since-- I plan to go to the gym tomorrow...stay with it everyone, and keep up the effort! It's doable! Just keep checking in I'm really looking forward to keeping this thread active! -
I'm skipping all alcohol. I just won't be far enough out. Kinda bummed ( I only drink on vacation) but it'll be ok. Thanks!
-
Just take it slow.... Folks be hitting the gym & going bk 2work around 8wks in....u should be fine. Tip: ....from personal experience, imma tell ya right now....alcohol still burns going down at this stage. Got a few months yet b4 it dosen't....just saying... (;
-
How to decide on best surgery
fastfoodaddictnomore replied to fastfoodaddictnomore's topic in Duodenal Switch Surgery Forum
No therapy yet. It is something I need to look into. I'm the heaviest out of six kids taking after my mother. The rest of my siblings and father took to alcohol and smoking. I realize I'm just Eating myself to death and do need the mental help to save what's left of my life. -
@Redo2017 I traveled about 6 weeks post op last year for Thanksgiving. I was nervous about not having my soft proteins with me and readily available. I got a hotel with a mini fridge. When I arrived, I went to a nearby grocery store and bought yogurt, cheese and a few protein shakes. I find when traveling it's best to have these things available to you. Remember to eat regularly since you will be moderately active! Im sure there will be munchies around as there always is with vacations and kids: chips, drinks etc. Just be good to yourself and try your best to stick to your plan. At Thanksgiving the hosts I was with had bowls of Chex mix lying around, my weakness! I ate a small handful but didn't beat myself up over it. 95 percent of the time I was on track. Have fun and be prepared with your soft proteins. And definitely skip the alcohol, you're still healing and it would wreak havoc on your tummy. Good luck!
-
Am I crazy to think I can go away for a long weekend 5 weeks post-op? The trip is only 1.5 hours in the car. We will be staying in a rental with a full kitchen. I will have my kids with me but my husband will be with us to help out. We will probably be doing some lite hiking and swimming. We will be vacationing with another family and I'm sure that food and alcohol will be abundant. I am definitely prepared to abstain from drinking alcohol at that point and plan on bringing post-op friendly foods. Any input is greatly appreciated.
-
I can see how this can happen. My neighbor had GBP while her marriage was in trouble. After the weight came off she partied and drank herself into a alcohol problems. Her husband stuck by her through it all and with therapy they are back to a happy place. She regrets her reaction to her success and is more thankful that at least one of them remained committed through the process. I believe my marriage to be strong and very committed. But quite frankly it's important to stay diligent through this process.
-
Cannot eat much
PatientEleventyBillion replied to neyney1960's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Yes. Make sure of a few things: 1) You're eating very small bites (finger-tip size) and chewing extremely thoroughly. People tend not to even realize they're eating too quickly for their sleeves until it hits them. 2) You're not drinking fluids within a short period before/after of eating food. This will contribute significantly to reflux. 3) You're not eating foods that contribute to reflux.. like spicy foods, alcohol, etc.- 1 reply
-
- 1
-
-
My surgeon told me that I can have wine after 6 months and to always drink in moderation. I had have a glass of red wine with dinner on occasion prior to surgery, nothing sense, so waiting hasn't been hard but I do plan on incorporating an occasional glass of red wine and some hard cider in the fall back into my diet. The best advice I've heard is to try it, see how your body and your stomach tolerate alcohol and always use moderation. It may be possible that you will go to have that drink and no longer have the interest or the desire to drink anymore.
-
I've had two UTI's after my sleeve surgery. One at about 3 months post op and the other just a few weeks after that. I had a few trips to the ER because of some pain... I was having trouble with constipation at the time and my hernias were giving me pain. Anyway, while I was in the ER they did the urine tests and found UTI's both times. They also said I was dehydrated, and I had to stay all day to get IV fluids. I remember thinking that I thought I had been getting in plenty of liquids. I guess I wasn't. So my suggestion is to get over your 64 ounces of fluids a day, and if you are drinking alcohol, remember that it will dry you out. Be sure to drink plenty of non-alcoholic fluids. Hope the UTI's stop bothering you soon.
-
How Do You Prevent Replacement Addictions?
MBird replied to Alex Brecher's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Not concerned about replacement addictions. I don't like alcohol, tastes like crap. I enjoy wine but won't try that until a year out maybe. I would love to get addicted to exercise again. I used to spend 2 and a half hours in the gym 5-6 days a week, cycle there and back. That's a fabulous addiction as it combated some mild situational depression and kept my energy high. I find the study interesting, it's the same for people who have food addictions. I would hear often of people in OA at the meetings I attended, say they were now abstinent of their food addiction, but now battling alcoholism. I always shake my head when people are defensive regarding food addiction in these forums, obviously many people are addicted to food or a kind of food, or element in food, such as carbs. Half the battle is recognizing it, owning it, and abstaining. -
Has anyone else had trouble with UTIs since having their weight loss surgery? I was sleeved approx. 1 year ago and now suffer with these more frequently than ever. Someone mentioned to me it might be my alcohol intake, another one said not enough water. Thoughts?
-
Damaged myself, alcohol?!
MarinaGirl replied to Chesney's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Drinking almost 3 bottles of wine is very worrisome. One may be at higher risk for a transfer addiction to alcohol due to binge drinking tendencies. I don't say this so you'll beat yourself up but for it to be an immediate wake up call to examine your relationship with alcohol. I agree with PatientEleventyBillion that you may need to completely abstain. -
Damaged myself, alcohol?!
PatientEleventyBillion replied to Chesney's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'd take a pretty good look at your relationship with alcohol.. it's such an easy thing to change from food addition to alcohol addition (addition substitution which WLS patients who have addiction issues are very susceptible to), if you find you have trouble controlling yourself, abstain from it entirely. -
Setting myself up for failure?
MarinaGirl replied to PAstudent's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Yes, stay away from slider foods even at 1 week out. The point of the honeymoon phase is to develop lifelong habits so once you're in maintenance mode your risk for regain is low. Focus on new eating habits, not trying to mimic past food pleasures with products like Halo Top Ice Cream, which contains sugar alcohols and cane sugar, which won't aid in weight loss or curb cravings. -
Am I making the right decision?
Firefeather83 replied to TBH183's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Dave, i was also scared about the surgery and it being "too good to be true". To be blunt, whoever said this is the easy way out was on crack. This is not easy. This is only a tool to help you get what you want. If you don't do the work, (changing habits, stop emotionally eating, becoming an active individual etc) then it will not work as per your expectations. For example, my dad is 6'9" and pushing 550 lbs. He got the gastric bypass surgery. Did great for 2 years. Dropped all the way to 250 lbs. then he became an alcoholic and is now as big or bigger than he ever was. It it was my biggest fear doing the surgery to be like my dad. To sabotage myself and not let the tool work with me to be successful and let me tell you, this is a whole brand new life for me. A whole new way of trying to deal and make better habits. Some days I make progress and some days I don't. i think your family will be more supportive than you may imagine. If there are individuals who are not supportive or detract from your goals, choose to spend your time with those that are supportive of you. You are are choosing to make a change in your life. Don't let fear stop you. Megan -
I am 5 months post op, I have over 5 and 1/2 stone far, but at the weekend I went out and decided to have a few glasses of wine, not before surgery I was a cider/beer person but I know to stay away from carbonated drinks. Well the wine obviously went straight to my head and I lost all control, I landed up drinking almost 3 entire bottles of rose wine, even before surgery I could only ever have handled one bottle, this was on Saturday night and now it is Tuesday I am still be absolutely rubbish both physically and obviously mentally as well. Obviously it was a massive wake up call that I am not ready to drink again, but I am genuinely worried if I have damaged my liver or kidneys, I'm trying to keep as hydrated as possible, but my stomach is clearly out of sync, which is then just making the guilt cycle in my head. I am so mad at myself for not having control when I have been doing so well. Was just wondering if anyone has any advice or similar stories on this as I have given myself a real scare
-
Newbie to VSG, just starting my journey
SarahSleeve replied to SarahSleeve's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
May 29, 2017 -- 10 weeks post op ==================================== Been a while since I updated! I'm 10 weeks out and have been cleared for all foods as tolerated (they suggest avoiding alcohol for the first 6m - 1y which i planned anyways - I was never a big drinker). I have still yet to find something that really doesn't agree with me - some things go down harder or fill me up faster, but I can still eat pretty much everything (just in very small servings!). I'm down a total of 58lbs since I started this journey, about 22 since surgery. I've got another 48 to go to hit the top of my goal range. I feel that I'm a slow loser, but honestly I'm OK with that at this point. I seem to lose 6lbs in a week, then stall for 2-3, then lose again, then stall. It appears that just what my body likes to do! I am down 2 pants sizes from a tight 20 to a comfy 16 (sometimes I can fit 14s), started jogging again and resistance training for strength. My knees and ankles don't hurt anymore. I have SO much more energy! I wake up refreshed and ready to go, instead of wanting to go back to bed. I was taken off my BP meds at my 1m appt and my BP has been good. I've started getting compliments and comments when I see people I haven't seen in a while, which is nice but weird I've gone to "girls' night out" events and BBQs and dinners with my family and had NO issues with any of them. Just nibble and move on. My life no longer revolves around what food I should eat next. I get my protein, veggies, and water in; and if I have room I indulge in a bite of dessert. I feel amazing. I am still in the transition phase of course, but I think this will end up being one of the best decisions I've ever made for myself and my family. <3 -
Pre op weight loss tips?
MarinaGirl replied to juju7's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
What are you drinking? I recommend you cut out all carbonated beverages, especially soda, no fruit juices, limited coffee (unless black), and no alcohol. I would also stop the cuties or any other fruit. Eat protein first then non-starchy veggies, and plenty of water. -
VENTING - can vs should
Sosewsue61 replied to BigTexasMandy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@OutsideMatchInsideBecause it takes time to change and to trust yourself, and love is better than all else. I am not for enabling, or beating a dead horse. And you can't change anyone, that I learned from being in an 18 yr alcoholic marriage (ended 23 yrs ago). I decided I could be bitter, but that isn't what I want to be. Keep posting. I see parallels in successful veterans on this forum and another one with their eating/exercise plans that I find useful. -
VENTING - can vs should
Sosewsue61 replied to BigTexasMandy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hmmm. This got way worse after I commented. People do count, so I learned to be thoughtful when I am direct, if I can. Hormones, emotions run high sometimes, and can make emotionless internet posts seem harsh. People post without taking a deep breath or even thinking. It's good to have veterans that have success and experience, but your journey and head is in a way different 'time zone' than the people just starting out. It's like a calculus teacher that forgets how hard it is for beginning algebra students to just 'get it already'. Yes, there are amazingly head shaking questions about eating pizza 2 weeks out or drinking alcohol but there are also legitimate questions. I can't offer much anyway because I am preop, I usually ask the OP more questions so I can get more details and see where it goes. I am sure I have some moaning, and battles ahead, I hope to recall those posts when I have an issue that might be similar. -
Psychological evaluation ! What to say ? What not to say ?
teacupnosaucer replied to kbellakat's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Be honest. I was scared too because I have a lot of mental health issues... but it turned out fine. The psychologist wanted to know that I 1. Was honest with myself about my limitations, my successes, and what I needed to work on pre- and post- surgery. 2. That I had a realistic attitude toward surgery and what it could and couldn't do for me. 3. That I understood what I was getting into wrt permanent lifestyle changes and potential for side effects etc. 4. That I was doing my best to fix whatever problems I had and was in treatment for my various disorders. Having depression and anxiety and ADHD wasn't a dealbreaker, it was if I wasn't treating them to the best of my ability that might have posed problems for my long term success. Hard to stick to a long term, complex diet plan if your ADHD has you unable to focus or organize squat. Lying might jump you through the hoops faster, no question about that, but it also means that you might be shooting yourself in the foot. Think of it this way: just GETTING surgery is not the ultimate goal.. having a successful lifetime POST surgery is. The surgery won't mean **** for you if a month later you're binge eating or abusing alcohol or eating fast food six times a week or, or, or, which is essentially what the psychologist is trying to screen for. Wanting to be prepared is understandable, though, so here's what I did. Since I knew I'd probably forget half of what I wanted to say, I made a series of lists before my appointment that I could refer to or show the psychologist: 1. my successes so far with regards to lifestyle changes (not eating in front of screens, limiting eating out) 2. things I thought I still needed to work on (get better at meal planning) 3. what I was hoping to get out of surgery (opportunity to be more active, avoid type 2 diabetes) Not only did it give me guidance on what I wanted to say to her and not forget important things, it also showed that I was already engaging in goal setting, self-reflection, and that I was the kind of person to plan and prepare. I think it DEFINITELY helped my case. she was very impressed by how organized I was and how much work I'd done already. -
VENTING - can vs should
OutsideMatchInside replied to BigTexasMandy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think grown ass adults asking random strangers on the internet to validate their life choices are getting the responses they deserve. If you want to eat soft serve ice cream, eat it. Don't ask internet strangers if it is okay. Dumb questions deserve dumb responses. You can ask someone on the internet if it is okay to eat nails and they will tell you it is fine because their cousin ate nails on a dare in 7th grade and nothing bad happened. Everyone that asks about pizza and alcohol when you can google like 50,000 responses for it, when people jump down their virtual throat, don't care. This whole site is searchable with google, even if the site search sucks. Plus there are other sites, to search and ask questions. Almost no one every asks a new question. Ideally people should be asking questions from the people they let chop them up for thousands of dollars. You know the people that actually know their medical history. Also, someone fresh from surgery or newly pre-op makes a little be nice to idiots rant monthly. This is old and played out too. @BigViffer Said it better than me. I totally agree with his entire post. I do have one friend from here that I text with almost daily, who is also a like minded individual. And I have a few other people that I am friends with on Facebook. These forums are pretty much useless for anyone that wants to make a real lasting life change and be a healthy/fit person. The only reason to come here is as a reminder of what not to do. -
Nothing halts weight loss like alcohol
-
I fainted at a concert last night
bellabloom replied to sarajeano's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Have you had your blood tested recently to see if you are deficient in anything? Right about 8 months is when my blood work started to look really bad. I also experienced dizziness etc due to very low B1. Oh and then there is the whole not eating thing. That can do it too lol. Basically- blood work aside- you went out on almost no food- probably less than half what your body needs - for the last 8 months basically on a starvation diet- then had a drink. It was loud and hot and your body is trying to just fuel itself but is being givin very little to work with and is having to use your muscles and fat stores as fuel- your glycogen depleted and yeah---- That's what happened. Get some blood tests and realize you are not in a great state for any alcoholic drinks. If your gonna drink- better eat.
