WLS & Alcohol
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I also could use some support with the drinking,I drink 2-3 days most weeks &I it's always rum & diet coke, have been doing it now for 4yrs any advise besides the obvious would be appreciated, the struggle is real especially when you are in a relationship with a person who drinks...oh & I don't drink because I like the taste, I like the effect &I can't seem to stop at just a "buzz" never have had an alcohol problem before...drank when I was younger like most but that's about it
the only way up is to stop looking down!!
Hi There - I too have struggled with alcohol over the last year. I drink more often now than I ever did before surgery and it concerns me. I drink about 4-5 days a week and have thought of trying to find a local support group to attend. It hasn't effected my life in any bad ways YET... but I don't want it to get there. My behavior is just not me. I've been hiding wine so that my husband doesn't see how much I'm drinking and it seems to be the only thing I can think of that I want to do when I get home from work at night. I too am looking for other wls patients that I can confide in. :)
Hi Racahel,
Yes, I have read some things about how common it is to abuse alcohol post-WLS. I've thought about forming some kind of support group around that, but I don't know exactly how to get started with it. I consider myself a recovering alcoholic. The AA program has been great for me, even though I fought the idea at first.
Yes, I know all about good and bad days, but the bad days are easier to handle when I'm sober, not hungover and not feeling ashamed. I have had to learn new ways to cope with emotional discomfort, other than numbing it with wine.
I would love to talk with you more and share more of my story privately. You can contact me at obrienbarbara (at) yah00dotcom.
If I don't hear from you, I wish you the best with your journey.
Hi Barbara,
I'm glad I read your post. I'm 8 years post op and started having trouble with alcohol about 3 years ago. It was been a scary ride. Lost of crazy things have been happening, and I can't believe it happened to me. First how did you finally quit, and did you ever read the studies that show that WLS increase the chance for alcohol abuse? Its an interesting new finding.
I'd love to hear more of your story. I'm currently working on sobriety. I have good days and bad days. I'm sure you know what I'm talking about.
Thanks,
Rachael
Good morning- glad to see this group is formed, and hoping some of you are still checking in :)
I am looking for a email penpal, some who struggles with alcohol...
I did a lot of stupid things during my drinking years. Ultimately, I was in danger of losing my husband. That and a supportive counselor gave me the motivation I needed. AA gave me the tools to stop drinking. I went to AA for a few weeks before I could give up alcohol completely. If you're interested in more of my story, I'm willing to share. Let me know.
I'm 11 years out from RNY. Overall, WLS was one of the best things I've ever done for myself. However, during a particularly stressful family situation, I started to have a glass of wine to get to sleep at night. One glass eventually turned into an entire bottle on most nights. After 8 years, I've stopped abusing alcohol. I've had to give it up completely, because I can't control it. It's interesting how we transfer our food addictions to something else.
I'm glad I found this little group. It doesn't seem to be too active, but I hope to find support here and offer my support to others as well.
