Just wanted to say that Addiction Transfer is a real complication to bariatric surgery. I finally realized I have been drinking WAY too much in the past 4 years, never anytime except in the evening, never gotten sick, never been unable to function in the morning, but when I start drinking I can't seem to stop. Hubby and I will have a manhattan, and while he has one I'll keep secretly filling mine up again and again. This weekend I totally embarrassed myself in front of family, including children, by acting like an ass. It was the last straw.
I NEVER had a problem with alcohol before surgery. For some reason after surgery I thought I could drink like a regular person. Not the case. My tummy is not regular.
So this week I made the bold step to start attending AA meetings. While I'm not sure I'm an alcoholic, I may be, I do have the desire to stop drinking, and that's the only requirement. So far it's been easy, hope that continues. I think I caught it early which should be to my advantage, after hearing many stories of jail, rehab, auto accidents, loss of everything, people addicted to alcohol for 30+ years, etc.
The cool part today was after a meeting a young, slim lady came up to me almost in tears. She said she hadn't planned on attending today's meeting but something told her she should go. During the meeting I had shared about my surgery and how I had gone from eating too much to drinking too much. She told me she had the bypass about 10 years ago and has the same problem. I made a new friend that's for sure.
I'd appreciate your prayers! I really think I've got this! I made it through a bad week where I got a horrible bite from a special needs student, and have gone through doctor visits, blood work for HIV and hepatitis, and pain. I've got every little tooth mark in my arm. I think I will retire from substitute teaching and just be retired. It will be much more fun.
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