Addictions after WLS.... - ThinnerTimes

lealphachienne · 04-13-2005, 08:55 AM

Here's the update on my hubby.

He finally had his f/u appt with his PCP. His doctor put it bluntly: He must quite one addiction now, for the rest of his life and severely restrict the other two or he will die in 2-3 years. His doc reiterated that my husband was at death's door with his GI bleed. His doc doesn't think he will get a third chance at life if he keeps up smoking, drinking, and caffeine.

He got his first chance at a new life with WLS. His second chance by getting to the hospital when he did and getting treated. He has a great chance of another GI bleed, which could end up be worse than the one he got. Because of the WLS, his doc is more concerned over the effects of these habits on his gut more so than worrying about liver or lung problems.

I implore everyone to examine their post-op lives and not take for granted this new lease you all have. Work on whatever emotional issues in a constructive way and not replace the eating addiction with another, just as destructive crutch.

watergirl · 04-13-2005, 09:09 AM

Thank you for sharing your personal story with us so that we may all benefit. Thank you for the reminder!

LizardQueen · 04-13-2005, 07:30 PM

Thanks for the reminder! I really need to get my smoking under control. Now that I can't eat I have found I smoke about twice as much as before! I just don'y know where to start. I have so much stress right now that I think if I quit I would end up seriosly injuring someone. Thanks for reminding me that I need to get going!!!!!

Amber

04-13-2005, 09:04 PM

Thank you Marie,

You are so open and for the good of others. I am so early into this that your advise means that I need to be working on my issues now. I will after hearing your story.

Good luck to you and to your husband. I hope he finds the strength to pull himself out of his self destruction and move forward with the new lease he has been given, we all live on borrowed time....don't we?

Rain