Question:
Alcohol/Gastric Bypass

I seem to have a problem with wine. I can comsume quite a bit on a daily basis and have no problems. I concerned about this. I do alot of protein and eat good meals. have not gained weight back. 2 years out from gastric bypass    — dbobb32 (posted on January 16, 2009)

January 16, 2009
Diane, if you are consuming quite a bit of wine on a daily basis then you probably have a problem bigger then the prospect of weight gain. Stop drinking the wine - if you can't, find help.
   — kathcar

January 16, 2009
I know every one warns about people getting very drunk on just a little alcohal. I have the oposite reaction I don't get a buz at all. I find it disturbing but it is just the way I am now. If the wine is not making you drunk and you feel fine. I would not worry. If you find the wine is needed to get through your day you should find help.
   — trible

January 16, 2009
You probably need to start seeing a therapist in my humble opinion...Consuming quite a bit of alcohol daily and GB is a bad mix...Alcohol severely impairs vitamin absorptions and a slew of other problems! Here's an interesting article for you to read! http://www.wellsphere.com/weight-loss-article/article-gastric-bypass-procedure-significantly-effects-alcohol-absorption-and-its-inebriating-influence/455870
   — .Anita R.

January 16, 2009
if you need any alcohol on a daily basis you are in trouble. did you drink this was pre op? Yor liver would really thank you, as would the hard way to absorb your vitamins- if you just stopped. you already have 80% malabsorption with any and all meds, why end up needing a newer younger and happier liver. sorry pal, but please seek help. would love to have you around many many years as proof wls works. good luck Cindi M.D. retired -230# and maintaining
   — DollyDoodles

January 16, 2009
If you're drinking every day, you do have a problem. Seek help ASAP
   — maria09elena

January 17, 2009
Diane, I agree with what everyone else has said so far... You DO seem to have a problem with wine. I really think that you need to speak to your primary care physician and/or your surgeon and discuss this problem with them. Even 2 years out, you should not be drinking like that. It sounds like your problem is not really WLS related. Please seek professional help.
   — anitak

January 17, 2009
Hi Diane. I'm not sure what you define as "quite a bit" but daily drinking and gastric bypass is a bad combination, take it from someone who has been there and done that. Prior to RNY I rarely drank. I began having drinks with my ex-husband at about six months post op and was pleased that I would a quick buzz and would then sober up quickly. Long story short I continued to drink for 3.5 years and by the end of that time was so physically dependent on it that I couldn't go more than a few hours without withdrawals setting in. I was horrified and ashamed. I went to AA and got sober which was way harder to me than anything I have ever done before. It's been 4.5 years since my last drink. If you want to talk please feel free to send an e-mail to me through here and I will give you my e-mail address. Good luck and please take this seriously.
   — Kellye C.