alcohol & RNY

I have developed a problem with alcohol. I was always a social drinker and it spiraled out of control. As of today I haven't had a drink in 3 days.

I am sorry to hear about the problems you have had.  I have had some of the same issues, although I would rather not elaborate just yet.  It is worth googling  "itsnotaddictiontransfer", all one word.  A nice young woman has been studying the issue and has some great reference materials for all of us to read as well as a great vitamin/mineral regimen to follow.

I agree, do not start drinking after rny.

Best to you.

How did you feel and how did your liver damage make you look?

i had RNY in 2010 and have been drinking for 2 years! I know I need to stop but I can't seem to do it. It is so shameful.

my father was an alcoholic till he had his heart attack, and quit completely. 

Thanks turningpoint

 

I am so glad you posted this.

I am so grateful for my recovery.  I have always drank alcoholically but did stop at certain points in my life.

I started drinking about 3 months after my surgery and taking pain pills.  

I no longer drink but still struggle with the pain pills.  

I attend meetings and I still struggle.  I have faith that I will actually get it and surrender completely.  

Keep posting/talking about this.  It is so important to get the word out.

Emily, thank you for sharing your story!

Same here!

I was only socially drinking before WLS.

I am going to be 4 years post op in May.

I lost close to 100 lbs. in the first year, and then started drinking.

Same thing happened to me, I would drink every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday like there was no tomorrow.

Sometimes I would finish half a bottle of grey goose vodka per day on those three days.

Needless to say, I gained back about 30 lbs.

Right now I'm struggling to lose those pounds again but I know with hard work and discipline I can do it,, and definitely have to limit my alcohol intake.

 

Good luck to all,, and yes, if you're not drinking, don't start!