Search the Community
Showing results for 'alcohol'.
Found 17,501 results
-
Has been reading around the site for a few days and finally registered so here I am......ok my story ....well I have always been overweight as a young child , as a teenager , as an adult and here I am now...super morbidly obese .....how did I get here? Was bullied all through school so ended up turning to food , got married He ended up being a highly abusive alcoholic , had no where to turn so turned once again to food.....marriage ended after 5 years ....happy to be divorced but now I am raising 3 special needs kids on my own , very stressful so ate once again to make myself happy and here I am beginning the Journey of WLS .....waiting for my patient orientation and support group on March 1st , already has a meeting with the sleep study Dr scheduled....I know it is going to be a long journey but at the end it will be so worth it !!!!!! Looks forward to giving support and receiving support as well
-
Will my marriage survive WLS?
Spatters3 replied to JennyBeth's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
JennyBeth: I have been married to a "difficult" man for almost 40 yrs. He is an ass - complains constantly, is terribly unhappy and depressed, is an alcoholic who hasn't touched a drink in over 15 yrs, is verbally abusive, is a hoarder, hasn't worked a full time job in over 30 yrs, but.... sometimes, not too often, but sometimes he is my rock and I love him. We've been married too long to not be. Gosh, my life sucks! hahahaha Actually, it doesn't. I find joy in my children and grandchildren and satisfaction in my job. Getting the VSG is the first thing I have done for myself in many, many years and I am so glad I did. If you think he won't be there to support you after surgery and take care of the children, is there someone else you can count on to step in? As far as his issues are concerned, you know that they are his issues and you can't fix him. I'm glad he is going for help for his depression - my husband refuses to admit that he even has any problems. Good luck and God bless! -
Dehydration long term & dizziness anyone?
sirensiren replied to sirensiren's topic in WLS Veteran's Forum
Glad to hear back from others with similar issues! My psychologist gave me the feedback that he thought balance issues after extreme weight loss were quite common- apparently a reduction in adipose tissue changes a lot more than size, and drastically effects how you respond to what you put in (or don't put in!) your body. Though you can remedy dehydration rapidly, the symptoms seem to stay for quite a while- even over a week. My only rationale after finding I have a normal blood panel is that perhaps the body is extremely sensitive to having its Fluid levels depleted- especially from something that works from the "inside" like alcohol. I have explored everything short of seeing a nuerologist (not cheap with my insurance!) but it seems to me if a lot of VSG patients experience these issues but have no off lab results, it's likely something that hopefully is temporary, related to the weight loss, and will not be a chronic issue. -
Almost 3 yrs and I'm still amazed
NtvTxn replied to NtvTxn's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
You're welcome and thank you!! You are correct, do not compare yourself and YOUR journey, to anybody else's. I lost 23 lbs prior to surgery, weighing 205 the day of surgery. I reached my doctor's goal, (150) just a few days short of 5 months, so my weight loss was almost exactly what yours is so far. I never felt I was losing slowly, I felt sure it would be forever. We had approx. 85% of our tummies removed. I cannot imagine HOW we could gain ALL of it back without trying to do so!!! You can drink your calories with milk shakes, cokes, alcohol. I guess if we were to do all that and rather than eat Protein like we should, we were to eat chips and Twinkies.....it could be bad. I weigh daily, and if I put on a few lbs, I nip it in the bud. Taking a few lbs off takes nothing but cutting out a snack and maybe eat a little less at a meal or maybe eat the can of tuna, which is 1/2 cup, rather than half the can with 10 mini Club Crackers. It's really that easy. -
Dehydration long term & dizziness anyone?
Ms skinniness replied to sirensiren's topic in WLS Veteran's Forum
I get dizzy often too. My blood pressure is low and my PCP attributes my dizziness with my blood pressure. Asked me how much water I was getting and when I told him, he flinched, like I was drinking too much. He told me to increase my sodium intake. I did a little, but decided I really didn't want to do that because I'm already a big salt user. Yesterday I had appointment with PCP and she wasn't even concerned with my blood pressure. It wa a little lower than previous appointments with my other PCP. She told me I had the blood pressure of a 15 year old....... Hang in there and if you have been drinking alcohol, remember to increase your water intake to cleanse your body of the toxins....... Cheers to everyone! -
Hi All, Did any of your doctors say when it would be okay to start having a small glass of wine????
-
Huge ass boil ! Ouch ! ?
mikeross replied to sarahzamudio1091's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Easy solution... you will need a knife, hot flame, some rubbing alcohol and something to bite down on. Just kidding... like someone else already mentioned you can put a hot cloth or warm Water pad on the boil/cyst. It should develop some type of white head sooner and will pop. dont force it to pop. If you are in pain for more then a couple days and if does not pop go see your doctor. -
FEBRUARY SLEEVERS 2013....how you doing after you've been Sleeved
katikati replied to DivaNurse's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm not on Lovenox, but I am on a blood thinner shot called Arixtra. I just finally started it tonight because the pharmacy had to order it for me. No one had it because I'm on the max dose. I am the biggest chicken in the entire world, and in the end I could not give myself the shot. I had to ask my mom to give it in my arm for me. Thankfully, it did not hurt, and it didn't burn at all. I am no expert, and I've never had Lovenox, but is possibly burning because you don't let the alcohol dry on the swabbed spot before injecting? I have had shots that do burn going in, and I hate them. At least yours is only seven days. I have to do mine for a month. x[ -
An honest question. Why are we here?
PdxMan replied to EweLewz's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
A 12 step program has taught me how to live life on life's terms. How to confront my issues instead of drowning them with alcohol. A lot of people think this program is about alcohol, but nothing could be further from the truth. People use substances of all sorts to keep from having to live life head on. Alcohol, drugs, gambling, food ... fill in the blank. I didn't want to feel what I was feeling, so I drank. Food comforted me, too. Some people shop. When you become powerless and there are real life consequences to your actions is when you drop to your knees and say, "Dear god, (fill in deity) I can't do this anymore." Only then was I willing to confront my demons and become teachable. You don't have to believe in this or any program, but just be willing to believe there is a solution. Whatever you use to cope, there is another way. -
An honest question. Why are we here?
MrsG replied to EweLewz's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I love how you say AA is your solution for your alcoholism and the sleeve forces you to confront your relationship with food. Sorry Pdxman I misquoted, you said alcohol was your solution, what i meant to put was AA forced you to confront your relationship with alcohol and the sleeve your relationship with food. I like that. -
Craving a watered down margarita...
selbradey replied to selbradey's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have had moscato and was fine, and the crystal would be good if i didnt actually want the alcohol. I will take a few sips and gage how i feel...dont worry guys. -
Craving a watered down margarita...
lessofmeismore replied to selbradey's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
No Sara nooooo Back away from the alcohol... It's only Tuesday wait until the weekend -
Craving a watered down margarita...
PdxMan replied to selbradey's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Go pick up the margarita mix. Just don't add the alcohol. -
An honest question. Why are we here?
PdxMan replied to EweLewz's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Thanks! It has been a heck of a journey. Your cousin is absolutely correct. That is an old saying around there. I can only speak for myself. The reason I consider myself an alcoholic is that I can never be "cured". Years ago, I relapsed after having over 7 years sobriety. All it took was one drink and I was back and running. One drink. A "normal" person can have one drink without impunity. I can't. If I could, then no ... I would no longer be an alcoholic. But for me, that isn't true. The mental and bodily obsession takes over. I know this is true today, so I am still an alcoholic. Don't mean to hijack your thread ... back to What got us here. -
An honest question. Why are we here?
EweLewz replied to EweLewz's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I also wondered why people who don't drink anymore still consider themselves alcoholics. If an obese person loses his/her weight, they don't refer to themselves as being obese. My cousin, who is in AA said the difference between an alcoholic and a drunk is a drunk doesn't have to go to AA. Congrat's on your weight loss. You've done a hell of a job! -
An honest question. Why are we here?
PdxMan replied to EweLewz's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I also forgot ... As I have shared on many thread here, I am also an alcoholic. In recovery as I will be the rest of my life. I work a program that helps me deal with life on life's terms. Alcohol wasn't my problem ... I am my problem. Alcohol was my solution. food wasn't so different. I still have difficulties in my life and while I didn't always turn to food, I abused it. ... and I could always find an excuse to get drunk and I could always find an excuse to abuse food. A 12 step program has helped me with one and the sleeve is helping me with the other. -
Do a search on "alcohol" up top. It is a frequently debated topic.
-
I tried a mixed drink and spent the night on my bed spinning Be careful it only takes a little alcohol to get drunk
-
I didn't drink until I was at least a year out after surgery. Then, around the holidays I started having cocktails on a regular basis (several times a week), and I really wish I hadn't done that; I know they contributed to some weight regain. Alcohol is totally empty calories and was the first thing to go when I got serious about losing the extra weight I've gained. If you MUST drink, wait until you're at or near goal, and make it a special occasion splurge, or you will risk weight re-gain.
-
Signs that my pouch is full? and other questions
joatsaint replied to LifetimeLoser's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
1. I can tell my pouch is full when I start burping. I have to take small bites - about a teaspoon - to keep from getting overfull. I don't have a warning sign that I'm getting "close" to being full. It's take a bite, I'm okay, take a bite, I'm okay, take a bite, I'm full. 2. I don't know if you can get full on fluids, I haven't ever felt that way, but I am sure it can be done. Everyone's different. 3. It is normal for me to go 4 - 5 days and the scale not move. I don't worry about it. At 7 weeks out, I've gone through it enough times that I know it's just my body readjusting to the reduced calorie intake. 4. It might be okay to eat marinara sauce. Everyone's stomach is different. I still can't eat anything with sucralose or sugar alcohols - sugar free Jell-O, sugar free popsicles, G2 Gatorade. I created my own stomach test for new foods. I take a bite, about 1/2 teaspoon, wait 5 minutes for any signs my stomach doesn't like it, take another 1/2 teaspoon and wait another 5 minutes. If my stomach isn't rumbling in that 10 minutes, I can eat it. 5. I haven't had an pains around my incisions, but during the 1st week I could feel a pulling sensation inside when I lay the wrong way on the bed. 6. Didn't experience that, sorry I can't help with that one. -
MY FRIEND GOT SLEEVED AND ONE LIL MIX DRINK AND SHE WAS ON A GOOD ONE . BUT I WOULD WAIT A WHILE AFTER YOUR DONE RECOVERING .AND REM ITS EASY TO GET ALCOHOL POISON NOW SO DONT OVER DRINK
-
Ok..just an opinion. It is really easy to get cross over addictions...of any sort if you were an emotional eater especially! As for drinking socially, I had my first drink way to soon...like less then 4 weeks because I was over at a friends house and they pored me a shot...which I would normally take, and she didn't know about my surgery. So I felt like she would know something was up if I didn't take it. I was drunk after the second one. I didn't drink again for a while...but since losing weight I have more energy, as well as self confidence, so I have been going out with friends a lot lately. It hasn't stopped me from almost reaching goal, but all I ever drink is shots of either tequila or vodka because there are no carbs in them, and I only need two to three and I am good for dancing! However I can tell you that I know that I could easily become an alcoholic if I didn't watch it. I can't have the food I was addicted to anymore, so if I wasn't careful I could see numbing my emotions with alcohol instead. Thankfully I recognize this and I will not ever buy alcohol for the home...and since my friends can only come out with me two times a week...I really am not subjecting myself to the addiction. Please just be careful! No matter what others say, it's only you that has the choice to make. It's also only you that has to live with the consequences of those choices. Good luck!
-
Nooooo!!!! Not the alcohol question again!!!! I think what we all came up with is that is NOT a good idea really early out, and it is a great discussion to have with your doctor, because at the end of the day WE DON'T KNOW SQUAT! Especially Fyre up there
-
Ladies/Gents: Talk to me about Alcohol. What's the deal? Please share your experience...
-
i know i use them to sometimes but im sure you wopnt beable to drink them no more after surgery .i think it well have the same effect like drinking alcohol it well hit u faster and you might get all geterry
