sorry...bye

You have identified the cause of your stall. You have drawn a conclusion and stopped the vodka martinis. You are out of the stall and losing again. Seems like a good plan to stick to. No more vodka martinis. Stick to your programme. 

You need to get help and see a Therapist. Drinking martinis everyday at any time is not healthy and sabotaging yourself less than 6 months after surgery isn't normal either. As many have said on these boards,- they don't operate on your head. I am being serious. Cross Addiction is possible and you don't want to go down that road.

Alcohol =sugar =empty carbs

~Mystery solved~

Good news and bad news:

The good news is that liquor, straight up, is generally low carb, but the bad news is that liquor has calories. It's not only about the calories you eat (e.g. olives) but what you drink as well. When you start adding mixers the calorie count spikes considerably. Then, after a few drinks, when you (as you pointed out) start making bad choices and start snacking, it is not impossible to add 500+ calories in a single sitting. Boom, you're stalled.

Good for you for being aware of what's going on and taking steps to stop it. Settle in with a therapist if you feel an addiction transfer on the horizon.

Many here swear by the mantra of not drinking their calories and it's a smart step. Track everything that goes in your mouth, liquid or solid.

Good luck,

Laurie

Thank you, Laurie!! Lesson learned THE HARD WAY!! lol. I've lost 10# in the last week. It's going to be a very very long time I take a drink again. And when I do, I know to stop at one. Thanx again

I had two friends (RYN) who developed SERIOUS alcohol addictions post op. Serious as in police involvement, court, loss of license and life threatening medical complications. Cross addiction is something to be taken VERY seriously. My surgery was July 21, 2014 and I am still following a very strict food plan (recording all my intake and tracking calories, protein, carbs and exercise). I do not want to sound judgmental but I would never think of consuming alcohol at this point and am very concerned that you were doing so. You chose this path to be successful. Do not sabotage yourself. I think it is very important to engage in therapy immediately to figure out what is going on. You are worth it!

Thank you, Sharon. I heard before I had the WLS that there is a higher incidence of alcoholism with the RNY than with the Sleeve. Thank GOD I was able to stop myself without any withdrawal or cravings. I've learned my lesson. Thanks for the kind words...

Angela - I hope I didn't sound judgmental or come across too strong. That was not my intent. I just feel we take this HUGE step to be healthy and well and happier yet sometimes things are working against us in our subconscious that we are not aware of. I wish you well! I am glad that you were able to stop and that you are paying attention to what your body is telling you.

Sounds like you know the reason for your stall & you cut out the alcohol, good for you. Alcohol which is liquid calories is one way to bring on a stall, plus since when we are in weight loss mode, rapid weight loss mode at that, it can strain your liver more. 

It's probably for the best to cut out the alcohol. I still drink, but only on occasion, like half a shot glass maybe once a month, if that, or very little on special occasions. I usually would baby the same drink all night & have plenty of water, then get ready for the stall that would probably come afterwards.

First you say that you don't think you were eating more than you should have (except the olives), but then you say that you are sure that you were making poor food choices once you were buzzed.  If you don't remember what you ate or didn't eat, that is more than buzzed, so I think it is a very good thing that you decided to stop.

Even if you were only drinking one martini a day, and you are only eating about 800 calories per day, when you add a 150 calorie martini (or more, depending on size), that is a 20% increase in calories. If you eat less than 800 calories, the percentage is higher. (That's only about 50 calories less than a daily candy bar, BTW.) Then if you have to add calories for extra food consumed... Well, it would surprise me if you (or anyone) didn't stall doing that.

I am glad to hear that you stopped drinking after the holiday.  I sincerely hope it has been that simple for you because I know that for many people it wouldn't be.  If it is not, please seek professional help because it is relatively common for thsoe with WLS to develop a "transfer addiction" to alcohol (and that can result in more negative things than stalled weight loss, of course).

Lora