Alcoholism
I do see a number of posts relating to this topic. It's something to be aware of. I have never had issues with drugs/alcohol prior to surgery and I hope I will not after. I haven't had anything to drink yet but I do plan on resuming my social drinking which only takes place two or three times a year in a few more months. I will definately be careful knowing this has been an issue for others.
Wow, I used to read the posts and believe it wasn't a problem for me. Please, if you have this surgery do not EVER drink again.
Unfortunately, I think this sort of generalisation does more harm than good. Not ALL of us will have a problem with alcohol, so saying if we have this surgery we should never drink again is a nonsense.
What we need to do is educate our population of the possibility that this could become a problem for ANY of us and to recognise the physical, social and psychological signs that drinking is becoming more than a social pastime!
Proud Feminist, Atheist, LGBT friend, and Democratic Socialist
I do agree.. I know some people can drink and have no issue. For me alcohol became a "feel good drinks" when I had iron deficient anemia and hernias (few of them) and twisted guts... Even now if I eat too much dense proteins in a day and don't drink - I may end up in severe pain.... (happened too many times) It is almost as if alcohol helps digest the meats and dense proteins, and allow my guts to relax.
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
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