help and confussion

I have a friend that had surgery a little over 2 years ago and she is now addicted to alcohol....I am having my surgery this friday and am worried that I may end up the same way even though I sware I will never drink again.  Any advice to A)help her and B)make sure I don't follow in her footsteps?

I can only share what has helped me.  I was in therapy for my eating disorder and alcoholism long before I had my surgery.  It has helped me identify a lot of the childhood issues and behaviors as well as learn coping skills to deal with negative thinking and urges to eat and drink.  I also particpate in Alcoholics Anonymous, which I believe is absolutely necessary for anyone who wishes to be successful in recovery from alcoholism. 

Have your friend contact AA and get to some meetings.  I also suggest that both of you start individual psychotherapy to deal with the emotions and thoughts that lead up to overeating and possible drinking.

Hugs,
Trish

I agree with Trish, but my suggestion would be for your friend to go to AA....if they 'think' they have a problem.  They, may not be ready to give it up.  My suggestion for you would be to go to Al-Anon meetings. I stopped drinking about 6 months before my surgery. I continue to go to AA.  I depend on this to keep me sober.  Smart of you to think of this issue before surgery.