Drinking

[victoriatxgirl 64]

Well i know having alcohol is bad after surgery but for the past 5 yrs i have turned to drinking and food for my comfort (this is why i am overweight).my husband passed away 5 yrs ago so this has been my comfort.what am i going to do without this after when i get stressed out?does anyone on here occasionally have a drink or how does it work?ive been told you can only drink a very small amount cause it gets you very drunk. My cousin had the bypass 5 yrs ago and i seen her downing margaritas lile nothing..any info on this would help

[aviiva 140]

Since you are saying you turned to alcohol and food that may be a problem usually addicts trade one addiction for another you may try a 12 step program our seek therapy so toy do not get caught up in that. Please work on changing your mindset and not be concerned on when toy can drink our you will be struggling with a bigger problem then weight

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[victoriatxgirl 64]

Ya ive been focused now on the surgery and accomplishing losing this weight i have put on from doing all that.its why im overweight in the first place.im not an alcoholic if i made it seem that way to anyone lol

[deekaspor 89]

I have had a few drinks since my surgery 3 months ago, but really just take a few sips out of it. The desire to put bad things in my body has gone away knowing I have put my life on the line for this surgery. I replace eating crap with eating well and working out. And trust me, I was NEVER a person who was able to obtain the "gym high" and I am proud to say if I miss a day during the week I can feel it.

Long story short, try the drink just in moderation.

[victoriatxgirl 64]

I have had a few drinks since my surgery 3 months ago' date=' but really just take a few sips out of it. The desire to put bad things in my body has gone away knowing I have put my life on the line for this surgery. I replace eating crap with eating well and working out. And trust me, I was NEVER a person who was able to obtain the "gym high" and I am proud to say if I miss a day during the week I can feel it.

Long story short, try the drink just in moderation.[/quote']

Thanks so much for clarifying that.i hope that im the same way.ive always hated the gym but its cause of the weight i carry around and it being so hard to workout. I just wondered about the drinking thing in case i wanna have one.thanks a lot :-)

[deekaspor 89]

Liza L you are going to find so many things you can do as the weight come off! Your only regret will be not having the surgery sooner

[victoriatxgirl 64]

Im scheduled for july 10.im scared and nervous but i cannot wait to buy new clothes and be more active with my kiddos :-)

[RickM 1,750]

The transfer addiction that aviiva refers to is a real concern for many, and can turn a pre-op casual or occasional drinking relationship into full blown alcoholism, as it can turn a previous food addiction to another addictive behavior (shopping, gambling, etc.) - we have one gal in our support group who reported going to casinos where she never had any interest in them before, so it was something that she had to handle. So, finding another source of comfort should be high on your list of things to do (adopt a puppy or kitten!)

The other concern with alcohol, which is a variable between different doctors, is the effect on our bodies post-op. Most docs have some restriction for a few weeks or months post-op for the benefit of allowing the stomach to heal; my doc is one who restricts its consumption during the entire weight loss period (and that's part of our psych eval - can you do without for the year or more that it takes to lose the weight?) His concern is liver health, since being obese or worse, our livers are rarely in good shape to begin with, and the liver has a major role in metabolising all the fat that we are losing during the loss phase, and it doesn't need to be taxed further by metabolising alcohol at the same time. My doc does liver transplants along with his bariatric practice, and doesn't want to see any of his bariatric patients coming back as transplant patients!

[victoriatxgirl 64]

Iseen the other day on cnn where people were having the surgery then becoming alcoholics instead of eating!sounds crazy to me but i dont see how if so mucb would make u wanna vomit

[lollyfidy1965 402]

The issues raised by my surgeon (and nutritionist) is that consuming alcohol is empty calories. Our caloric intake is so limited, after surgery, that wasting (or worse, adding) calories in the form of alcohol will hinder your weight loss process. Best of luck to you with your surgery!

[fatiniowa 10]

During the seminar the doctor said he has one that drinks a fifth of wiskey daily and is not loosing wieght, he also has one that eats a dozen cupcakes and sucks on hershey bliss and has gained wieght since surgery. It comes down to-you can, but should you?

[victoriatxgirl 64]

Oh wow that is crazy.i surely dont wanna spend my money just for my stomach to stretch out again

[lollyfidy1965 402]

Make your baby tummy your most precious possession, and take great care of it. In return, you will become healthier. If you would benefit from therapy, in order to conquer the addictive behavior cycle, then find a wonderful therapist to help you through that process. In the end, you'll be happier, and better able to enjoy your new-found health without the need for the empty-calorie "fixes."

[victoriatxgirl 64]

Very true.im sure alott is gonna change for me after surgery.thanks