ThinnerTimes - Gastric Bypass and Lap Band® Forum - View Single Post - After Surgery as anyone transferred overeating to another bad habit, like Drinking?

Nyn · 03-28-2008, 02:43 PM

Definitely! I was never an overeater who did the crazy binge eating that gets all the press, but I for sure relied on eating for comfort. I was also a "casual" smoker before WLS, though I easily quit for about 3 months before and after surgery. I used to make a pack last a week or more, but in the last 3 months my smoking has become heavy when I am at home in the evenings and on weekends. I still don't smoke during the day at work, but sometimes I find myself thinking about it. When I last saw my WLS doctor, she suggested I call and request a visit with a psychologist so I don't slip further into Addiction Transfer behavior, and my doc gave me a serious "talking-to" about my behavior. I should really go and make that call, for sure, I know.

I'm so sorry that you have faced this problem, but it is awesome that you are doing something about it. Please, keep up with as much support as you can get to stay on the path of good health. I wish you the best!