Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group
Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.
I went out with some friends i haven't seen in 3 years last night and they were so amazed at the weight loss - even said you look like a movie star (lol, okay) but it felt so good to be out and eat in a restaurant with friends. I haven't really made that venture out as yet, but it worked well. I bypassed having a drink because I know it's not something I ever want to pick by up doing again and it is okay to have a meal without feeling obligated to have a drink, was so proud of myself especially surround by all those texas size drinks at BBQ's.
By the way if your wondering what the NSV is it's I didn't drink. I've been under a tremendous amount of stress lately and i slipped last weekend after 7 months of not having one and i was totally disgusted with myself last weekend because I'd stop letting emotional situations push me to have one and after nothing but turmoil in my life for the past few months, I did it last weekend and oh boy the guilt trip I put on myself was enough to make a regress back to no drinking rather quickly.
I've read several threads where so many have gone from giving up food to drinking and becoming alcoholics and I think I was close enough to that point at one point in my life and it is not my desire to revisit those times in my life. I quit after much prayer and asking God to remove the taste from my mouth and boy did He and I trust Him to do it again. 1 slip in 7 months can be understood but to become habitual with it is unacceptable for me at this point in my life. For those of you struggling with it, if you can't escape the call of alcohol on your own, please seek help. It is no easier then pushing yourself away from the table but you did that and YOU CAN do this too. You have to want to live a healthy life, which was (your mission with the weight loss surgery) more than you want that drink. If obesity can kill what do you think alcoholism will ultimately do? I love you with all that I am and will keep all of you in prayer (especially those of you in a struggle). No matter what the struggle is God is able.
By the way if your wondering what the NSV is it's I didn't drink. I've been under a tremendous amount of stress lately and i slipped last weekend after 7 months of not having one and i was totally disgusted with myself last weekend because I'd stop letting emotional situations push me to have one and after nothing but turmoil in my life for the past few months, I did it last weekend and oh boy the guilt trip I put on myself was enough to make a regress back to no drinking rather quickly.
I've read several threads where so many have gone from giving up food to drinking and becoming alcoholics and I think I was close enough to that point at one point in my life and it is not my desire to revisit those times in my life. I quit after much prayer and asking God to remove the taste from my mouth and boy did He and I trust Him to do it again. 1 slip in 7 months can be understood but to become habitual with it is unacceptable for me at this point in my life. For those of you struggling with it, if you can't escape the call of alcohol on your own, please seek help. It is no easier then pushing yourself away from the table but you did that and YOU CAN do this too. You have to want to live a healthy life, which was (your mission with the weight loss surgery) more than you want that drink. If obesity can kill what do you think alcoholism will ultimately do? I love you with all that I am and will keep all of you in prayer (especially those of you in a struggle). No matter what the struggle is God is able.
I remember when I started this journey and read about transfer addiction, but initial gut response was "Nah, I won't do that!".... but then I got real with myself and knew I had to be vigilant!
I am an ex smoker, I like go out for drinks (tho not often, we go out about 1 time every other month or so), I like to toss a $5 or $10 in video poker, I of course have food issues, and something I tell less that minus 3 people (guess that's changed now!) is I came close to an addiction problem with another substance years ago. Not sure it was a full fledged addiction, but I was dancing on the skirt-tails of one before I walked away!
So who am I to think I couldn't transfer!? In fact, yesterday at my last preop therapist appointment I even brought this issue up to her... We chatted about the never say never, and of course to always be aware.... and proactive.
Sounds like you are doing just that!! I am truly so proud of you!!