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1a. Re: Article on gastric bypass and increased risk of alcoholism
From: Sharon Merritt
1b. Re: Article on gastric bypass and increased risk of alcoholism
From: Zandeldm@aol.com
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1a. Re: Article on gastric bypass and increased risk of alcoholism
Posted by: "Sharon Merritt" theskinnycoffee@cox.net faithjcm
Date: Thu Jun 21, 2012 9:27 am ((PDT))
Interesting. I find the opposite. If I drink much at all I get the dumping.
I can drink but slowly and usually with food. And I'm 10 years out so not
expecting any more changes!
Sharon Merritt
Graphic Designer
www.designwithmerritt.com
949-348-7680
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1b. Re: Article on gastric bypass and increased risk of alcoholism
Posted by: "Zandeldm@aol.com" Zandeldm@aol.com
Date: Thu Jun 21, 2012 4:11 pm ((PDT))
In reading this article, I feel Mr. Kahn was simply unable to take
responsibility for his own decisions.
I am a 34 year old woman - having had RNY in November 2007 - weight, 391.
Prior to surgery, I had cut out my alcohol use as I knew it would not be
"advised" after surgery.
Prior to surgery, I worked in a car dealership, and getting ahead (as a
woman) meant hanging out at the local bar on Friday nights with the guys. My
tolerance had always been limited to 2-3 Coronas, which today I understand
to have an alcohol content of approximately 4%.
A little over a year after my surgery, I met a man, who turned out to be an
alcoholic, and we began a relationship of sorts - no further details
necessary, other than to say I found myself trying to "fit in" to his life by
making the conscious decision to drink with him. Woodbridge Chardonnay and
Riunite Lambrusco were my beverages of choice. I had had Lambrusco prior to
my surgery, as well, but never "noticed" any buzz I may have had. If
anything, I think drinking post surgery has been a lesson because I have learned
what a buzz feels like. Though, when that relationship ended, so did my
relationship with wine. Does drinking more frequently - though, this was
neither daily nor weekly, just simply "more frequently", make me an alcoholic?
Ironically, because of my relationship with the man (and of course, the more
complicated details), I found myself becoming very critical of my alcohol
use - but never to blame it as an after affect of my surgery!
In December 2010, 3 years post surgery, I was introduced to a local social
group of Beer Homebrewers. I spend time at their events, and even try the
homemade beverages. I have used the opportunity to learn about how beer is
made, what the difference in styles is, what the average alcohol content for
a style is, and even have a pint from time to time. I've learned that
having a beer once in a while is safer for me than a glass of wine - the
alcohol content is FAR less, and even a Porter style beer (10-13%) is at least 5%
less alcohol content than a cheap glass of wine (15-18%)!
In learning what I have learned, I KNOW how much I can safely drink and how
long the intoxication will impact my abilities. I am beyond careful to
make sure that I drink only when it is safe - in places where I can stay the
night, or with people I trust who know my situation. When I attend club
events, I do so with fun shot glasses from the party store - 1.5 oz is all they
hold, so I can try several different beers without getting buzzed.
Does any of this make me an alcoholic? I don't believe so. But I also take
responsibility for my drinking. I was not introduced to wine or beer
because I had had surgery. I didn't start drinking AFTER I had surgery.
In the article, Mr. Kahn states that he had been able to drink before his
surgery, but he seems to blame the surgery for his ability to drink
afterwards. How about taking responsibility for making the choices to see how far
the limits could be pushed?
One final note which seems important to add: In July 2010, I weighed 240.
At current, I am back up to 280. I have gained weight. Though, I do
acknowledge that the calories from the beer are most likely a part of the weight
gain, I also acknowledge that in 2 years of unemployment, primarily spent at
home GRAZING, many of my food choices have not been as healthy as they
should have been. However, to blame the full weight gain on the alcohol would
be as irresponsible as Mr. Kahn's claim of gaining weight solely due to
drinking alcohol. I know for a fact that had I been faced with 2 years
unemployment sitting on the couch PRIOR to my surgery, I would have gained FAR more
than 40 pounds!
I hope I have not offended anyone. We all have our story, I just get so
frustrated when people blame addiction problems post-RNY on the surgery itself
instead of taking responsibility for their own choices.
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