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mamagoosek64 
Hello everyone. I just signed up today and am looking for support. I had my gastric bypass in August 2009 at 339 pounds. I went into orientation in December 2008 at 400 pounds. I am very happy that I had the surgery, for the most part things have gone very well, however lately I've found myself struggling with a few things.
One is drinking. I had my first 'sip' of alcohol in December at Christmas time. Then we started playing cards with friends every Friday night and had a drink or two with them. Then in June 1st my girlfriend came for a visit and I drank daily with her. On Monday I really had a hard time not reaching for a drink. It was a wake up call for me. I have never felt the NEED to have alchohol or drugs until Monday. I emailed my therapist and saw her on Tuesday, I've poured out all the alcohol in the house and told my friends whats going on. I haven't had a drink since Sunday last week and today I am having a hard time not going out for something.
The funny thing about this is... i am a 12 stepper and before the surgery I talked about 'addiction transferance'... and here I am... doing exactly what I said I wasn't going to do.
I've had a ton of energy that i dont know what to do with, right up until the therapist said that i look like i have signs of being bipolar and started me on medication for it.
LOL... that's quite an introduction!! Get to know me and you'll find out that i can and will go on and on and on.
Kary
