Hello Everyone. I have been researching the LapBand for well over a year now and I am finally going through the process. All I am waiting on now is my Psych Eval and Im good to go!

Now my problem is...............

My mother has heard that alot of women/men have gone to become real bad sex/drug/alcohol addicts after the surgery, because they are so used to having food as their comfort and no longer have that, so they rely on other unhealthy things to comfort them and now she is afraid that may happen to me. So she is now trying to talk me out of havin the surgery. :) Have you or someone you know experienced this??

I can understand her point too, but I truly don't think that would happen to me. Thanks in advance for all of your comments.

Congrats on your weight loss and not becoming an addict! You did really good!

I've heard of people becoming alcoholics. But it makes sense that any kind of addiction could take the place of a food addiction. For me, I started spending money. Buying things on the internet and eagerly awaiting their arrival in the mail!!

I agree with the comments about awareness being key. Also, not everyone's weight issue is an addiction issue.

It sounds like your mom loves you and is concerned for you, which is a beauty of it's own.

Since you are already taking action by asking about this particular possible problem on here, I think you will be fine ---- keep up your support system and be aware of anything "pulling" you if that occurs. And keep asking questions!

~hiddn

This subject was covered in my psych eval. Could be a problem especially if you have addictions in the family. It hasn't happened to me and I don't actually know anyone in real life with a lapband. I think it's sweet of your mom to worry but if there aren't any red flags in your psych eval you'll probably be fine, especially if you know what to watch out for.