Questions about drug use after the surgery?

This person clearly has a degree in psychology.

I'd venture to say that 90% or more of WLS candidates have food addiction issues, regardless of recreational drug use.

I will say that at 3 years post op, there isn't much about my life that's different than it was before I had surgery. Aside from my weight, obviously. I don't see anything wrong with recreational use of the things you mentioned. I've only done X once and I don't remember how big the pill was. That could be a problem if it's really big. You're probably not going to find a lot of people condoning drug use (or even "calorie-laiden alcoholic beverages") here. At least pot is calorie free :-). I don't really get the munchies. Remember, you can only eat what you bring in the house. No junk food in the house = no splurging all night on junk food.

Just wondering if you ever had surgery and done drugs after.

Wow this is super random. Luckily my email is still the same so I got this message, even though I haven't used these forums in ages lol.

Anyways - I did get the surgery. I had the gastric sleeve done in 2012 and lost close to 100lbs.

I have done mdma after surgery with no issues. But a couple things to note... I waited until I was 100% healed. Like at least 8 months later to even think about trying it again. Second, I take half doses. I used to do 2 pills but anytime after surgery I did it, I would get 4 half pills instead of 2 full ones. Your stomach is smaller and things will go through faster. Same reason DayQuil now makes me feel loopy.

Also to note (since I just reread this thread now)... I am not an addict lol. I am 28 now. I rarely smoke weed anymore, maybe twice a year. I've done MDMA once in the last two years because hey, I'm 28 and honestly I outgrew it. I am very healthy. I do not regret the surgery ever. I eat pretty normally, obviously a bit less than people but that's about it.

I am am not going to recommend running off and doing a bunch of drugs. If you DO think you're "addicted" in any way, I do think it is better or avoid. My use has always been recreational and infrequent. If you do choose to do drugs after though, make sure you are fully healed and healthy. And start with very small amounts to see your tolerance.

I'm definitely not a drug fan anymore but I know that's something a lot of people do recreationally still and I know I found NO answers online before so hopefully this is somewhat helpful.

Thank you it was. I am not a habitual drug user, but I was just curious how it affected you post op. I has Bypass done in 10/17 and my boyfriend wanted to do some cocaine with him this past weekend, so of course I googled what could happen and how it would affect me if I did.. I didn't do it with him though lol google scared me with all its answers, I am a habitual marijuana user though and haven't had any problems with it post op , I've never been the one to get munchies from marijuana use though. But thank you for replying! I know your post was really old. I am glad to hear about you weight loss success!

I think with any drug, the key is to use st least half the amount that a normal person would.

Ive done cocaine a few times after but I'm just not a fan of that drug anyways lol. Makes me kind of panicky - couldn't tell you if that has to do with my stomach or not though! Also bypass would definitely be different than the sleeve. Just don't do anything you're more comfortable with :)

Everyone has given you the correct advice regarding not using drugs.

My Experience: I had the sleeve. I stayed away from anything toxic or strenuous for 6 months. As I slowly introduced foods I found that I was now lactose sensitive (with the exception of hard cheeses), and white pasta and rice were very hard to process (I later learned I could process it better if it was wheat pasta or more expensive styles of rice cooked with coconut milk in the water).

High amounts of refined sugar (two rich homemade cookies) made me dizzy

My sensitivity to alcohol consumption was 5x+ as high. I assume it was because my weight was much lower and it went into my system more quickly. It also gave me the munchies. Now I only sip it once in a blue moon.

My center of gravity was off, so I now even had to learn a new way to bowl.

In short. Do not use illegal drugs or alcohol, be mindful of prescription changes (especially with Bypass) and be very conscious of total body changes.

Because your stomach will be smaller and your diet will change, the amount of time it takes for your body to metabolize alcohol will be much shorter, basically sending it directly to your blood stream (or that's how it feels).

I have had difficulty digesting prescribed medication in the past. Obstructed pills once made me sick for three and a half hours straight with a hospital stay of four days until I was able to keep water down again.

With these things in mind, please exercise extreme caution if you decide to do recreational drugs. Remember that your metabolism will be changed permanently and therefore the time it takes for drugs to enter your blood stream will be altered, and it will not likely be in a good way.

Holy crap. I have no idea how this post got resurrected after 6 years, but really guys? Half doses of cocaine and ecstasy are okay after weight loss surgery?

No. They are not okay. Ever.

Everyone who ever died of an accidental overdose started out thinking they were "recreationally" using. But then they became addicted.

Very few people can just use recreationally. I'd venture to guess even fewer who are formerly morbidly obese, because there are likely some addiction issue underlying, already.

I mean, come on. If you do it behind closed doors, whatever. But DO NOT come onto a website and claim it's safe. I'm literally appalled at the irresponsibility of these posts.

Oh come off it.

If people are responsible enough to ask for advice on this, it's unlikely that their intentions are to run off and do drugs every night.

There are TONS of people who do drugs recreationally a few times a year and never get even remotely addicted. Not to mention that ecstasy is not addicting... your body can't even produce enough serotonin for you get get high repeatedly enough to be addicted.

no one is saying, yes go run off and do Coke and MDMA every weekend. But if people wanted to do it once off occasionally, then they're FAR better to come ask about it and learn than they are to just run off and do whatever. Regardless if you tell them "oh no don't do that, you'll get addicted!" or not, if they plan to use it? They're gonna use it.

Much better they at least seek advice on it.