Drugs And Alcohol Post Op?!

[Skinnyminded 21]

Has any developed drug or alcohol problems prior to surgery? My doctor say its a big possibility for surgery patients?

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

Really? I never heard of anyone having this issue.

[kmiller 146]

I think it has to do with "addiction transferance". I've never known anyone with this issue, and I don't have it.

[Skinnyminded 21]

They say its a possibility. And patients with addiction are at higher risk of relapse. I personally I have been abstinent for 3 yrs! Thank you Jesus but of course im still at risk.. after the surgery your body absorption reacts differently to substances.. (prescriptions,Alcohol etc )

[DLCoggin 1,788]

I don't know anyone that has had the problem but I have read about it. Like kmiller said, transfer from one addiction (food) to another is the most commonly cited cause. Realistically, I don't think you should even think about alcohol until you're at least six months post-op. If there's no history of alcohol abuse (with yourself or your family), I really don't think you have a lot to worry about. Other types of drugs could be a whole different story and I know nothing about that.

[Skinnyminded 21]

Well there is a huge history so thats why im concerned ... I don't and didn't drink alcohol anyway. It was prescription. But I guess these days you can have transferred addictions to anything! Just because you take the food away (substance) doesn't mean your problems are solved! it allll centers in the mind!!! Thanks for the feedback guys

[Skinnyminded 21]

Well there is a huge history so thats why im concerned ... I don't and didn't drink alcohol anyway. It was prescription. But I guess these days you can have transferred addictions to anything! Just because you take the food away (substance) doesn't mean your problems are solved! it allll centers in the mind!!! Thanks for the feedback guys

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[Alex Brecher 10,502]

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[nikkit1974 0]

Has any developed drug or alcohol problems prior to surgery? My doctor say its a big possibility for surgery patients?

I think I have because I get more attention at bars than before that in itself is a high