Alcohol after WLS

I didnt say I wanted to go out everyday and get plastered! I just said that I would like to have drink when I go out every once in a while. Maybe have a drink when I go to a military ball or that once or twice I year I get to have a date night with my husband maybe go to a club and dance and have a drink...I had this surgery to live a normal life not to be so overly consumed with my weightloss that it hinders my life. I am maintaning, I have been since 7 months out. I drink caffine everyday, I am a big coffee drinker, but I make sure I get in everything else (water,protein, vits) as well. Please do follow my blogs, I hope it will help get your confidence up that you can live life and successfully keep the weight off.

Very nice.

What did I miss?  Where did she say that?  She didn't say anyone will think less of her for not drinking alcohol.

One drink socially here or there is not a big deal.  Our struggle is to be like normal people and normal people have a glass of wine, or a glass of champagne, or a piece of cake once in awhile.  I think it's great to finally be normal.

Drinking a glass of wine once a month isn't going to make her gain 100#.

I've seen a lot of people talk about blacking out after having a few drinks and not having a hangover.  I found this out this out the hard way and a lot of research.  I began taking my blood sugar levels and because the alcohol had increased my blood sugar (not a diabetic), regardless of whether I quit drinking or drank more, the insulin pumped in to my blood stream and when my parents tested my blood sugar after "blacking out,"  I found out that I was really "passing out" due to low blood sugar.  This was extremely dangerous and I could have even died.  I believe God kept me here to warn people of the difference.  If you "black out" and don't have a hangover, you have probably passed out due to low blood sugar.    I am 8 years post op, didn't drink in the first 3 years, drank for 2-3 yrs socially and then quit and haven't drank for 18 months after figuring all of this other stuff out.  Now I'm battling the effects of the alcohol screwing around with my insulin levels and possibly helping make me diabetic even though I had the surgery to help prevent it.  Good Luck all! 

I drink liquor that I wash down with Crystal light. This to keep from burning my stomach and for flavor. Also I don't have too much fizz as with beer or too many calories as with mixed drinks (at least that is how I rationalize it to myself). The alcohol does affect me a lot faster. I found out the hard way that I will black out if I am not careful. When I say black out, I mean that I don't remember the end of my night. Luckily, I was drinking at home with my husband babysitting me
Everything in moderation....moderation for RNYers is less than normal.

Robin, are you listening to yourself?

You drink a damaging substance that you have to wash down because it burns and you have to add taste to because you don't like it. Then, if you get carried away, you black out. And you admit to having to rationalize.

You don't see the problem here?

By the way, not everything is good in moderation. There is poison in this world.

Just be aware of what drinking alcohol is about.

http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/RethinkingDrinking/Rethinking_Drinking.pdf

I had my sleeve done 19 months ago.  I do have an occasonal glass of wine but find that it does affect me faster than before my surgery.  If I am at an event that will include having more than 1-2 glasses of wine during an evening, such as a wedding reception, I will drink wine spritzers.  The carbonation of the mix does not bother me but then I take small sips.  I can not drink beer as it is too much carbonation for me even if I drink slow.  Any drink with liquor is totally out for me.  Especially if you get a bartender that is a heavy pourer.  I did go out and had one glass of wine one time and then did a shot of Schnapps.  Thank goodness I was with friends as they had to take care of me because it was like shooting the Schnapps directly into my veins and I was gone.  The absorption was that fast.  Big lesson learned.

I did notice that it is absorbed faster but then It is out of my system faster.  I know that I have to be very careful and have a designated driver if I drink at all as I know I could blow illegal on one drink due to the rapid absorption

Love wine, drink more than I should. If I drink too much as occasionally happens on  a weekend, it affects me for the whole next day. I will feel fine one moment, then an hour later, will feel like I am drunk again, even if I have not drank for hours. Alcohol is dangerous for RNY because it goes straight to the blood and liver. I do see how the cross addiction is easy to fall into.

Nicole,

You justify your drinking by telling emjay that you don't dump when you drink. At least if you dumped the alcohol it would have time to distroy you liver and brain.

You admit that you drink too much (inabitlity to control) and that it effects you the whole next day. (causes problems).

Your one symptome away from alcoholism. Don't take my word for it. Research it.

Just be aware of what drinking alcohol is about.

http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/RethinkingDrinking/Rethinking_Drinking.pdf

Hello,
I want to thank you for being honest about your love of wine.  I am having a problem controling how much I drink  ~  I really think I have the cross addiction. I loss 105 lbs and feel great but I want to lose another 20 lbs and I have maintained my weight loss.  My vino is not helping me and I so know that it is really is empty calories.
I am not one that is on the website alot but I sat down tonight and I got my newsletter ~ and there it was ALCOHOL AFTER WLS!!!!
What a blessing :)
If anyone can give me some advise ~ please let me know. 
I know that I will be receiving emails that say "JUST STOP"  but stress of the day and the fact I do like to catch a little buzz it getting in my way. 
Please be kind and help me out :)
(By the way this is my 1st posting of my feelings)
Take care and have a blessed and happy holiday season and may the new year bring all of us much joy and happiness.