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Drugs And Alcohol Post Op?!

Has any developed drug or alcohol problems prior to surgery? My doctor say its a big possibility for surgery patients?

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    Really? I never heard of anyone having this issue.

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    I think it has to do with "addiction transferance". I've never known anyone with this issue, and I don't have it.

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    They say its a possibility. And patients with addiction are at higher risk of relapse. I personally I have been abstinent for 3 yrs! Thank you Jesus but of course im still at risk.. after the surgery your body absorption reacts differently to substances.. (prescriptions,Alcohol etc )

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    I don't know anyone that has had the problem but I have read about it. Like kmiller said, transfer from one addiction (food) to another is the most commonly cited cause. Realistically, I don't think you should even think about alcohol until you're at least six months post-op. If there's no history of alcohol abuse (with yourself or your family), I really don't think you have a lot to worry about. Other types of drugs could be a whole different story and I know nothing about that.

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    Well there is a huge history so thats why im concerned ... I don't and didn't drink alcohol anyway. It was prescription. But I guess these days you can have transferred addictions to anything! Just because you take the food away (substance) doesn't mean your problems are solved!;) it allll centers in the mind!!! Thanks for the feedback guys

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    Well there is a huge history so thats why im concerned ... I don't and didn't drink alcohol anyway. It was prescription. But I guess these days you can have transferred addictions to anything! Just because you take the food away (substance) doesn't mean your problems are solved!;) it allll centers in the mind!!! Thanks for the feedback guys

    http://www.doctorslounge.com/index.php/news/pb/29911

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    Has any developed drug or alcohol problems prior to surgery? My doctor say its a big possibility for surgery patients?

    I think I have because I get more attention at bars than before that in itself is a high

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