Alcohol

[binleyvelz 25]

I don't need to get flamed. I know this is an issue and I hope to start an honest conversation with people who are struggling.

I heard all the stories of bariatric patients and alcoholism. If I said I had a normal relationship with alcohol before surgery I would be lying. I want to lay this out; Alcohol is an easy alternative to food. I honestly thought that having surgery had "cured" me. I definitely drink less. Obviously, after surgery that means nothing. Food was comforting to me before bypass. It now makes me sick. Pretty much everytime I eat I feel sick. Alcohol on the other hand...

[MisforMimi 760]

How far out are you? How much are you drinking? If food is making you sick still, you could have a conversation with your doctor or back up to previous phases, like softer foods or shakes. There used to be a saying in the South: Don't start none won't be none. Meaning if you can employ a little more honesty and diligence you could nip this before it's a problem. Check out an AA meeting just to see if anything resonates. Can't hurt.

[Ginger Snaps 1,323]

@@binleyvelz I applaud you for being honest about it. It's just like when you're overweight and eat the wrong foods, you know you are eating poorly but you just don't seem to be able to exercise the will to stop.

If you feel like you have a problem, talk to someone (a professional). It may be that you're too hard on yourself and you're really not drinking excessively. Or, you may be and will need some help to work through that.

You reached out and asked for help with your weight. Be proactive now and get the help and support and information you need.

No flaming!

Best wishes!

[micmt 120]

I feel for you. I brewed my own beer before my rny. Now I'm "aging" what I brewed. Beer is hard for me due to the carbonation. But wine and hard liquor a oh my. Nothing like getting tipsy off one shot of whisky. Or really half a shot since a full shot at a time is too much to drink at once.

[binleyvelz 25]

I'm 7 months out and drink about 3 bottles of wine a week. If I go out I drink Vodka in Water with a squirt of Mio. I'm very careful if I'm out to drink slowly and I never drink and drive. But I honestly would prefer to drink over eat any day. I just don't because it worries my how much I enjoy it. ????

[catdaddy 232]

@@binleyvelz I too struggled for years with alcohol and am lucky enough to say 14 months sober. You sound like your questioning your judgment in your drinking habits. We aren't professionals here so please seek out someone that can help you decide what is right for you. I send to you the best of luck and health in your weight lose endeavors.