cnvh, can I hire you to be a motivational speaker? LOL You are great with explaining and makes points. You argue a good case! I also feel the same way as you about drinking....not that I feel there is anything wrong with it, but that for WLS patients, it is a BIG no-no because of health issues. Alcohol also causes ulcers and if anyone has ever had or gets an ulcer like I had, then they would never want to drink again! It's pure H E L L to even get ANY food in with one and food is so much more important when you realize you CAN'T do it and you need the nourishment. That's why I emphasize a healthy lifestyle and remembering the reasons we all this surgery was for good health, why risk dying to have this surgery if you are going to be so careless and risk dying from something like alcohol because it's a negative factor after this surgery. I do really WISH I could drink an alcohol drink sometimes like I used to, but it's just one of the small prices I pay to live longer, just like with not ever eating what I want again...it's a small price to spend several more years with my children and see my grandbabies when they are born. JMO. Donna Anne, I am so happy to see that you have such a positive outlook on the advice you are receiving. That shows you are truly concerned and wanting to take control of your life again and do what needs to be done. You seem like a very strong person. I hope you stay here and let us help you reach your desired goal. I'm sure you will be a beautiful bride anyway, but wont it feel even that much better at goal????
Good luck! Keep us updated. If ya need us, we are here.