She drinks vodka all day long. with crystal light and only eats one small meal aday. her legs are swelling and she refuses to seek medical help because she would be without vodka. I mean she drinks around the clock she cant even go and pick up her daughter from daycare without a drink in her hand she doesnt drive but still that is open container if the person gets stopped dont you think. so my question is ... is it ok to drink after gastric bypass?
2006-06-25 11:10:26 · 9 answers · asked by butterflyharmon 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
she isnt a friend anymore and her family knows bout her drinking. i want to call social services but dont want to be known it was me.
2006-06-25 11:25:26 · update #1
Your friend sounds like an alcoholic, I'd advise her to get to detox for a number of reasons.
First, gastric bypass patients get drunk a lot faster than normal people. My husband jokes that I'm a cheap date because I can get drunk from 1 drink. Since there's no stomach to absorb the alcohol it goes directly into the bloodstream and you feel the effects immediately. It goes away quickly, but the buzz is intense while it lasts. I would advise waiting an hour to drive even after 1 drink, I've known plenty of gastric bypass people who got a DUI for being pulled over even after 1 drink.
Second, because it goes directly to your bloodstream and your liver has to work overtime to filter the alcohol, it's more common for gastric bypass patients to get cirrhosis, even moderate drinkers.
Third, alcohol is completely empty calories - it will eventually lead to weight regain or less weight loss if done regularly.
So my answer is, while it is OK for a person with a gastric bypass to have a drink occasionally, it's probably not that great idea to make a habit of it because of the reasons above. For your friend, it sounds like it's not something she's going to be able to kick on her own - have you guys thought about staging an intervention?
2006-06-29 11:13:02 · answer #1 · answered by Swampkitty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there, I had gastric bypass in 2000. The doctors tell you to not drink any alcohol if you can....or if you need it maybe one small glass of wine a day. Myself, when I go out with friends I sometimes have a few drinks, but I do get drunk a lot faster so I have to watch myself. Tell your friend that drinking that vodka will make her gain more weight, and why did she bother having the surgery if she's going to do that to herself? Good luck.
2006-06-27 05:01:33 · answer #2 · answered by aloneinga 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that drinking in itself after a gastric bypass is ok. It does sound, however, like your neighbor is making some poor choices. You're right. Its a bad idea to drive with open alcohol in the car, and its a bad idea to be sloshed all the time, and its a bad idea to refuse medical attention because you would be without your booze. That's called alcohol dependence. And its not a good thing.
2006-06-25 11:19:52 · answer #3 · answered by hug_a_surfer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What a shame. If she has family, other than her little girl, you should talk to them. They need to do an intervention and may ask you to be there and explain to her how her alcoholism affects you and your relationship with her. If her family won't do an intervention, and get her into rehab, or if she has no family, then I think you ought to call social services.
Regardless of whether she is a friend. It is your duty as a human being to make sure that her child is protected. Driving or not, a drunken mother is a problem for a child. Obviously, your friend does not think her life is worth it and you can't change her, but you can see to it that her child is protected.
2006-06-25 11:20:41 · answer #4 · answered by Stephiony 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
UH,NO SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE.!!!! IF SHE DRINKS THAT MUCH TO THE POINT SHE LOOK AFTER HER CHILD PROPERLY THEN DRINKING AFTER A GASTRIC BYPASS SHOULD NOT BE THE QUESTION HERE. SHE NEED TO GO TO REHAB,THEN ALOT OF AA MEETINGS SO SHE CAN GET ON THE RIGHT PATH TO BECOMING A RESPONSIBLE PARENT...... BUT TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION DRINKING AFTER A GASTRIC BYPASS IS NOT A BRILLIANT THING TO DO.PLEASE GET HER SOME HELP.SHE DEFINANTELY HAS SOME ISSUES THAT NEED TO BE DEALT WITH.IF YOU CHECK YOUR PHONE BOOK YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO FIND A FEW NUMBERS TO REHABILITION CENTERS,AND GET HER INTO ONE THAT SHE CAN STAY OVER A PERIOD OF TIME IF SOMEONE IS ABLE TO CARE FOR HER CHILD.
2006-06-25 11:24:54 · answer #5 · answered by sunshyn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
who cares about the gastric bypass..it sounds like your friend is an alcoholic! she is putting her life and her childrens lives in danger,,, maybe you should suggest she get some help.. aa possibly
2006-06-25 11:16:29 · answer #6 · answered by ificouldbeyurgirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my state social services can't tell who turned them in. If she is endangering her daughter you MUST turn her in. That part of the question bothered me more than whether it is ok to drink. And I don't know if it is or not.
2006-06-25 11:28:18 · answer #7 · answered by Mandalawind 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no that is horrible and dangerous tell your friends if she values her life she would stop drinking and get help.
2006-06-25 11:13:54 · answer #8 · answered by holly_pendleton06 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its not ok to drink.. the liquor might do more damage
2006-06-25 11:14:44 · answer #9 · answered by lildaredevil906 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋