Drinking issues

[Dave D 35]

Ok, I don't want any negative feedback on this... Has anyone one else had a problem with anxiety after surgery? I had issues before but once my meds where good, I had no issue... After, my meds, and body adjusted and the only thing I can keep the feelings in check with is a beer and a cigarette.... I'm working with my doctor to try and get my anxiety meds straightened out.... Fast..... Anyone with similar issues? Or with drinking issues? My surgery was June 7th......

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[Dub 9,945]

Different question......how is your weight loss going ?

Reason I ask is that the more successful my weight loss efforts are.....the better I feel about everything.

The endorphins released from a good gym session are like a natural high......way more effective than beer and cigarettes. No kidding. I used to smoke like a freightrain and drank my weight in beer every month......now do neither.

Is there a way you get some time in every week to do something really physical.....that leaves you wiped out...sore.....but feeling good for the effort ?

If not....then I hope you can get those feels in life really quick. Good stuff.

Sorry....as none of this was a direct answer to your question.

[Dave D 35]

Different question......how is your weight loss going ?

Reason I ask is that the more successful my weight loss efforts are.....the better I feel about everything.

The endorphins released from a good gym session are like a natural high......way more effective than beer and cigarettes. No kidding. I used to smoke like a freightrain and drank my weight in beer every month......now do neither.

Is there a way you get some time in every week to do something really physical.....that leaves you wiped out...sore.....but feeling good for the effort ?

If not....then I hope you can get those feels in life really quick. Good stuff.

Sorry....as none of this was a direct answer to your question.

I've lost 55 lbs so far.... It seems easier to grab a beer or 2 and a smoke to ease the feelings until my meds start to level out... I don't get belligerent or destructive when I drink, just happy.... My wife isn't happy because I'm drinking by myself.... I'm going to start getting more active again now that it is cooling off outside.....

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[KristenLe 5,980]

There's probably hormones involved in the anxiety. It's not unusual for alcohol to become an issue post WLS. Did you work with a therapist or Psych pre-op? I'd make an appointment to discuss both the anxiety and potential alcohol addiction. Keeping you in my prayers! Stay strong, Dave!