Alcohol and the sleeve!

[kimmiethomason1 11]

So I'm not going to beat around the bush! I like my liquor, I have probably about 5 drinks a week. When I had my surgery I told my surgeon that I like my rum n cokes. He told me obviously not to drink them often but if I really want on every once in a while to drink them with flat Coke, at first I though, well that sounds nasty but after my first one I thought, it's not bad. But then I started to like them, after a while I got where every day id get home and drink them as a stress reliever. But now, obviously in having issues and I'm not sure if it's alcohol related or not. I need some advice, I don't want to quit drinking entirely because I do use it as a stress reliever because my job is VERY intense but am I ruining my stomach? That is the last thing I want to do.

[Sophie74656 1,572]

Maybe try to find some other ways to relieve your stress. Alcohol is definately not the best after surgery. Plus it's empty calories. An occasional drink is fine but every day can't be good

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

You didn't mention specifically what the problems are. You should see your doctor.

I used to have a high stress job at a tech company and I felt like I needed a drink at the end of the day just to wind down, or I would spend all even hyped up and unable to fall asleep. I started swimming laps at night and that helped. Swimming uses a lot of muscles and you get worn out.

See your doctor though. You already know the answer though, you just need to come to terms with it.

I read your thread from earlier with the blood, you should call your Doctors emergency number, and think about going to the ER.

Edited October 25, 2015 by OutsideMatchInside

[liannatx 897]

How far Post Op are you? Do you have 5 drinks a week or Drink 5 times a week?

[kimmiethomason1 11]

I am 5 months post, and I usually drink 5 days a week

[chimboree26 24]

First, no judgment here. Just trying to help you. I would definitely talk to your doctor. You don't want to create problems for yourself.

You may be doing damage to your stomach/digestive tract because alcohol can cause inflammation. Also, you have to think about the damage you might be causing to your liver. Our livers are already working hard due to the major weight loss. And then there's the mental aspect. Maybe you've heard about addiction transfer, where WLS patients trade their issues with food to something else. Not saying that's what you're doing, but it's something to think about.

If you feel like things are getting out of hand, go talk to a counselor/therapist. Also, try to find a healthier form of stress relief.

Best wishes to you on your journey!

[mommy319 31]

Hope you get some help for your health issues. Even if they are not caused by the alcohol your weightloss will definitely suffer eventually from the alcohol.

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

How far Post Op are you? Do you have 5 drinks a week or Drink 5 times a week?

I am 5 months post, and I usually drink 5 days a week

How many drinks do you have each week?