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Kerrif19
Kerrif19

Hi everyone.  I had my surgery in 2003.  I had lost over 100lbs.  Slowly through the years I have gained back 40 lbs but just recently put myself on a 1200 calorie diet and dropped 25lbs.  YAY!


I had essentially refrained from alcohol (red wine is my vice) and after a slow down in the weight loss, I got annoyed and started back up with drinking.  When I drink, I have no shut off.  I drink a bottle of wine and pass out.  In some situations, I have gone beyond one bottle.


This last Friday, from 12PM-6PM, I consumed 3 bottles.  All time low for me.  I know I should not drink just like I should not eat chocolate chip cookies, but I tend to be excessive in all things I do.  When I refrain from something I enjoy, I want it all that much more.  Like wine.


So the last 3 weeks have not been good.  Got off track with my diet and now the wine consumption is at an all time high.


Does anyone have any input or can you offer what you might do to keep this in check, because I am having major trouble doing so.  I am 42, married, 3 year old daughter.  I have a great life, but I am feeling out of control, just like I used to with food.



Lcat4
Lcat4
I’m going to be blunt and realistic. Counseling or AA for starters. Please seek help! I’ve heard of several people lately who’ve had bariatric surgery who have died recently from alcoholism as a transfer addiction. Alcoholism is no joke for us. If you don’t do this for yourself, please do it for your daughter. It’s time to take a serious look at your story and make serious changes in your thinking.

Pay attention to what you affirm “I” or “I am” to and change it. Own your story so you can let it go.

“I got annoyed and started back up with drinking”.
“I tend to be excessive in all things I do”.
“When I refrain from something I enjoy, I want it all that much more”.
“I am having major trouble doing so.”
“I am feeling out of control, just like I used to with food.”

There is no easy answer but if you don’t want to commit suicide by alcoholism, please seek help, ASAP!
Itsbeen7years
Itsbeen7years
I have the same issue. I feel I’ve replaced one addiction with another. I don’t crave alcohol but when I have it there is not shut off for me. I wondered how you are doing and coping with this now, saw you posted back in 2017. Would love to chat further if you have time.
Inthemomemt
Inthemomemt
yes, it is like the flip switches.. you have to eat before the 3rd glass. That will sober you up so you don't go into black out mode. Shaming yourself does not help.. reaching out and showing yourself love and kindness. yes, I can go over board too with anything. It will creep up on you. I am 4 years out and have gained back weight because of whiskey it is quicker.... so after having major headaches and hangovers I have to get a grip too. we have come too far...