Bariatric Realities – Medical Professionals’ Guidelines about Alcohol Use & WLS

[Connie Stapleton PhD 342]

@@beinghappy2day

Transfer addictions do happen, I believe. My point in writing this article is in relation to the governing body's recommendations. My point is not about being absolute or overbearing... it's specifically related to the bariatric professionals who are the "leaders of the pack." My position is that this governing body needs to have a more definite RECOMMENDATION, based on the fact that alcohol is a toxin that can have deleterious effects on the absorption of essential nutrients, in addition to other possible negative effects.

Thank you for posting!

[My Bariatric Life 764]

@VSGAnn2014 @CowgirlJane

hahaha, to each her own. This is the path that I took. Your paths may be different. I don't evangelize that it is my way or the highway (unless you live in my house). I'm a pescatarian, too... but before you go thinking, "Oh she's one of those people" know that I do watch The Walking Dead on Amazon Video so I do consume some TV :-)

Edited April 8, 2016 by My Bariatric Life

[chrystine 42]

But I was told I could drink wine.

It's not worth it, it really isn't. I have read a lot about alcohol abuse after surgery. Our body's can't handle it and it goes through our system very quickly. We would need more to get the same affect. Why trade one addiction for another? Where I work a woman was fired after WLS because she became an alcoholic; she actually came to work under the influence. I am going to France and would love to sample some wine while I am there but it won't be worth it (I will have a dessert or two though...also a no-no but no DUI)

[DarrylSHepner 1]

Hello friend, alcohol consumption is very bad for health and can cause a lot of problems related to health issues. So always try to avoid alcohol.

Edited November 11, 2016 by DarrylSHepner

[Judith Meeks-Hakim 7]

On ‎3‎/‎30‎/‎2016 at 7:20 PM, SweetPeas said:

The endocrinologist, psychologist, nutritionist, and surgeon all told me not to drink alcohol. They said that this would be a "forever" lifestyle change (and their program requires you not drink during the pre op phase or they won't approve you for surgery). They very explicit that "moderation" isn't an option and noted that there is evidence that WLS patients have higher rates of alcoholism post op. They all had a lot of research and statistics and related the issues with Vitamin absorption, dumping, weight regain, and told me about a couple of patients that had not heeded the warning and spiraled out of control with alcohol (DUIs, losing their jobs, etc.). I would consider myself to have been a social drinker- a glass of wine at dinner maybe twice a month but after what the WLS team told me I wouldn't even consider touching it now.

This is great information, I drink once or twice a year and since my drinking alcohol is very low for a year; I can do without it! Hey way to go Judith! Thanks SweetPeas

[Guest]

I was advised no more alcohol also. Primarily because continued drinking would promote ulcers for bypass patients, and it was a matter of "when" not "if". So I'm of the mindset it should be avoided just eliminate that possibility.