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It was a vicious circle of cutting down or abstaining…as soon as I had a drink it was back to normal again . I found after surgery it really affected me quickly. I didn’t like waking up regretting drinking again. So I had counselling to help me understand how it’s a habit and so much of a habit is automatic pilot. I soon understood I was doing this without thinking or bring present. I replaced my drink with a nice alcohol free drink then that became my new habit. Then I did my different events without alcohol it started to get easier and normal. I soon realised I didn’t miss it or more importantly didn’t need it. I enjoyed being present and not drunk. No shame or hangover. It was the best thing I did! I read various quit lit literature listened to podcasts. I knew what ethanol was and how it now affected me. Hope this helps…

I haven’t been here for a long time! I’m 12 years post op! I had a Gastric Sleeve It’s been a good journey. I started at over 19stone. Its success was great I lost weight consistently and got down to around 12 stone 7lbs. In about 29 months. Felt fantastic and got married and had my dream wedding and lived life. I fluctuated up and down a few pounds over the following few years. I noticed alcohol really affected me extremely quickly making me very intoxicated and soon noticed I was drinking 5 nights a week. I then decided in Nov 2022 to get my weight back under control as I had put on a couple of stone and part of this new decision was to take alcohol out of my life. This was the best decision I’ve ever made. I lost the remaining weight and feel and look so healthy. I’m a regular exerciser now swimming, cycling with Pilates classes. I include the colour of the rainbow in my daily fruit and vegetable intake plus protein and milk and healthy carbs. No ultra processed foods just clean home healthy cooking. I feel like a new women now age 62 but feel in my 40’s… I strive everyday to be healthier,fitter and look forward to to longevity 🤗