One year post-op, gained 10lbs and have been drinking more than normal....

[kgagmg 0]

I am 29, I had by-pass about a year ago and have since gotten married, and started college again. I also have two daughters, 6 and 8, and work a full time job as a nurse's assistant. Since the holidays my alcohol consumption has increased dramatically and I am worried that I am becoming an alcoholic. I do not want to fail at this weight loss and I have too much going for me to ruin it with an alcohol addiction. Please I need some reassurance and encouragement to get through this difficult time. Thanks!

[SuzeMuze 338]

@@kgagmg You have SO much going for you! You've made some incredible, life-changing decisions for the better over this past year, and the fact that you realize you might have an alcohol problem is a huge step in and of itself toward getting some resolution. The first thing I thought of when I read your post is I wondered if your surgeon could recommend a psychiatrist/psychologist for you. My surgeon's office does, and she specializes in patients with eating disorders- maybe finding an expert in the field could be worlds of help for you. I wish you the very best of luck!

[angelface811 100]

Wow! Sounds like you have quite a busy life. The great thing in all of this is that you are aware of it and you want to do something about it. I agree with the previous comment. Seeing a therapist and possibly attending a support group regularly could make all the difference. Perhaps you might also want to start the 5 day pouch diet to get back on track. You can do this!!!

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

You may also want to consider visiting some 12 step groups (Alcoholics Anonymous and/or Overeaters Anonymous). food addiction and alcohol addiction have many things in common and unfortunately it is very easy to substitute one for the other.