Guest guest Posted June 23, 2000 Report Share Posted June 23, 2000 The handbook says after 6 months I think, you can. Check it out. a browine@... wrote: > > Hello, I am a newbie. I have been reading the post for a while and I > have > downloaded the manual. I see that drinking Alcohol after the surgery > is a > big NO NO and I can understand that and I will follow that. I don't > drink > often but I do drink occasionally and was wondering how long before I > have > the surgery should I refrain from having any alcohol? > Thank you, > le MGB wanna bee > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Special eGroups Offer: Save On Long Distance Today! > http://click.egroups.com/1/5073/3/_/453517/_/961796101/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2000 Report Share Posted June 23, 2000 The handbook says after 6 months I think, you can. Check it out. a browine@... wrote: > > Hello, I am a newbie. I have been reading the post for a while and I > have > downloaded the manual. I see that drinking Alcohol after the surgery > is a > big NO NO and I can understand that and I will follow that. I don't > drink > often but I do drink occasionally and was wondering how long before I > have > the surgery should I refrain from having any alcohol? > Thank you, > le MGB wanna bee > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Special eGroups Offer: Save On Long Distance Today! > http://click.egroups.com/1/5073/3/_/453517/_/961796101/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2000 Report Share Posted June 23, 2000 Dear le, There are many things that must be strictly adhered to before considering the MGB. Even though you only drink occasionally now do you think that not being able to ever drink again after surgery will be too tempting for you? There are many things that we will have to give up after surgery. Are you ready for this journey? This is a very serious matter that needs well thought, calm and cool thinking and should not be entered into on a whim. Good luck in your decision. MGB surg scheduled July 19th (With Joyce, , Dena, and Kim) > Hello, I am a newbie. I have been reading the post for a while and I > have > downloaded the manual. I see that drinking Alcohol after the surgery > is a > big NO NO and I can understand that and I will follow that. I don't > drink > often but I do drink occasionally and was wondering how long before I > have > the surgery should I refrain from having any alcohol? > Thank you, > le MGB wanna bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2000 Report Share Posted June 23, 2000 In a message dated 6/23/2000 5:45:14 PM Eastern Daylight Time, browine@... writes: << how long before I have the surgery should I refrain from having any alcohol? Thank you, le MGB wanna bee >> Hi le, I don't think there is any requirement on when to stop before surgery, but I don't think I'd catch a buzz the night before. LOL LOL I think the requirement is that you agree to abstain from booze of any kind for 6 months to 1 year and then only a very occasional drink at all for the rest of your life. Hope this helps. Cathy in Lenoir, NC A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2000 Report Share Posted June 23, 2000 In a message dated 6/23/2000 5:45:14 PM Eastern Daylight Time, browine@... writes: << how long before I have the surgery should I refrain from having any alcohol? Thank you, le MGB wanna bee >> Hi le, I don't think there is any requirement on when to stop before surgery, but I don't think I'd catch a buzz the night before. LOL LOL I think the requirement is that you agree to abstain from booze of any kind for 6 months to 1 year and then only a very occasional drink at all for the rest of your life. Hope this helps. Cathy in Lenoir, NC A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2000 Report Share Posted June 23, 2000 Dear le, After this type of surgery drinking is not recommended. But you absolutely must abstain for the first 6-12 months after surgery. As it states in the patient manual, after this time, a very occasional drink on a weekly or monthly basis would be reasonable. However, total abstinence from alcohol consumption would be preferable. Alcohol has a well known toxic effect upon the liver. It can result in fatal liver disease and stomach ulcers. The choice is yours....there has been a case of alcohol abuse after MGB and the person had some real problems with stomach ulcers. You need to decide which is more important. Good Luck. Best Wishes, Genz Tedeschi wrote: > Dear le, > > There are many things that must be strictly adhered to before > considering the MGB. Even though you only drink occasionally now do > you think that not being able to ever drink again after surgery will > be too tempting for you? There are many things that we will have to > give up after surgery. Are you ready for this journey? This is a > very serious matter that needs well thought, calm and cool thinking > and should not be entered into on a whim. Good luck in your > decision. > > > MGB surg scheduled July 19th > (With Joyce, , Dena, and Kim) > > > > Hello, I am a newbie. I have been reading the post for a while and > I > > have > > downloaded the manual. I see that drinking Alcohol after the > surgery > > is a > > big NO NO and I can understand that and I will follow that. I don't > > drink > > often but I do drink occasionally and was wondering how long before > I > > have > > the surgery should I refrain from having any alcohol? > > Thank you, > > le MGB wanna bee > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Air purifiers, bedding, household cleaning & more! gazoontite.com! > http://click.egroups.com/1/5492/3/_/453517/_/961800855/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2000 Report Share Posted June 23, 2000 Hello, I would like to thank everyone for their replies to my post. I do understand the importance of abstaining from alcohol after the surgery and I will do that. My question to you was how long before the surgery should I abstain from drinking. I do know that I can't take any Tylenol or Advil for 2 weeks before the surgery and I was wondering if it was the same for alcohol. I am not an alcoholic but I do occasionally like to have a drink now and then. I will not drink for at lease a year or maybe never after I have surgery. I just would like to know if I can have a drink with my last meal. Again I would like to thank you for your replies and I hope to hear from you again, Thanks, le MBG wanna be > > > Hello, I am a newbie. I have been reading the post for a while and > > I > > > have > > > downloaded the manual. I see that drinking Alcohol after the > > surgery > > > is a > > > big NO NO and I can understand that and I will follow that. I don't > > > drink > > > often but I do drink occasionally and was wondering how long before > > I > > > have > > > the surgery should I refrain from having any alcohol? > > > Thank you, > > > le MGB wanna bee > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------ ------ > > Air purifiers, bedding, household cleaning & more! gazoontite.com! > > http://click.egroups.com/1/5492/3/_/453517/_/961800855/ > > ------------------------------------------------------------------ ------ > > > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com > > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > > Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2000 Report Share Posted June 23, 2000 The handbook does say 6 months but I believe Dr. Rutledge is recommending 1 year now. I went to a convention all of last week and there were 6 or 8 social functions where alcohol was served and I had no problem " just saying no " I was not a everyday drinker but a " week-end kinda guy " [patients deserve better during the week!] Dr.Bill Re: I am new > The handbook says after 6 months I think, you can. Check it out. > > a > > browine@... wrote: > > > > Hello, I am a newbie. I have been reading the post for a while and I > > have > > downloaded the manual. I see that drinking Alcohol after the surgery > > is a > > big NO NO and I can understand that and I will follow that. I don't > > drink > > often but I do drink occasionally and was wondering how long before I > > have > > the surgery should I refrain from having any alcohol? > > Thank you, > > le MGB wanna bee > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Special eGroups Offer: Save On Long Distance Today! > > http://click.egroups.com/1/5073/3/_/453517/_/961796101/ > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com > > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > > Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Need to allergy-proof your bedroom? Pristine mattress > encasements form a breathable barrier that protects your family from > common allergens. Order one today and get two pillow encasements FREE! > http://click.egroups.com/1/5493/3/_/453517/_/961796688/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2000 Report Share Posted June 23, 2000 The handbook does say 6 months but I believe Dr. Rutledge is recommending 1 year now. I went to a convention all of last week and there were 6 or 8 social functions where alcohol was served and I had no problem " just saying no " I was not a everyday drinker but a " week-end kinda guy " [patients deserve better during the week!] Dr.Bill Re: I am new > The handbook says after 6 months I think, you can. Check it out. > > a > > browine@... wrote: > > > > Hello, I am a newbie. I have been reading the post for a while and I > > have > > downloaded the manual. I see that drinking Alcohol after the surgery > > is a > > big NO NO and I can understand that and I will follow that. I don't > > drink > > often but I do drink occasionally and was wondering how long before I > > have > > the surgery should I refrain from having any alcohol? > > Thank you, > > le MGB wanna bee > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Special eGroups Offer: Save On Long Distance Today! > > http://click.egroups.com/1/5073/3/_/453517/_/961796101/ > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com > > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > > Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Need to allergy-proof your bedroom? Pristine mattress > encasements form a breathable barrier that protects your family from > common allergens. Order one today and get two pillow encasements FREE! > http://click.egroups.com/1/5493/3/_/453517/_/961796688/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2000 Report Share Posted June 23, 2000 The handbook does say 6 months but I believe Dr. Rutledge is recommending 1 year now. I went to a convention all of last week and there were 6 or 8 social functions where alcohol was served and I had no problem " just saying no " I was not a everyday drinker but a " week-end kinda guy " [patients deserve better during the week!] Dr.Bill Re: I am new > The handbook says after 6 months I think, you can. Check it out. > > a > > browine@... wrote: > > > > Hello, I am a newbie. I have been reading the post for a while and I > > have > > downloaded the manual. I see that drinking Alcohol after the surgery > > is a > > big NO NO and I can understand that and I will follow that. I don't > > drink > > often but I do drink occasionally and was wondering how long before I > > have > > the surgery should I refrain from having any alcohol? > > Thank you, > > le MGB wanna bee > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Special eGroups Offer: Save On Long Distance Today! > > http://click.egroups.com/1/5073/3/_/453517/_/961796101/ > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com > > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > > Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Need to allergy-proof your bedroom? Pristine mattress > encasements form a breathable barrier that protects your family from > common allergens. Order one today and get two pillow encasements FREE! > http://click.egroups.com/1/5493/3/_/453517/_/961796688/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2000 Report Share Posted June 23, 2000 Gosh le, I didn't read your original question correctly either! And sorry but I don't know the answer to it other than moderation is always the key. I don't think that one drink would hurt but I wouldn't have " several " . As a disclaimer, my area of expertise stops after the third molars and you should probably ask Dr. R. Dr.Bill Re: I am new > Hello, > I would like to thank everyone for their replies to my post. I do > understand the importance of abstaining from alcohol after the > surgery and I will do that. My question to you was how long before > the surgery should I abstain from drinking. I do know that I can't > take any Tylenol or Advil for 2 weeks before the surgery and I was > wondering if it was the same for alcohol. I am not an alcoholic but I > do occasionally like to have a drink now and then. I will not drink > for at lease a year or maybe never after I have surgery. I just would > like to know if I can have a drink with my last meal. Again I would > like to thank you for your replies and I hope to hear from you again, > Thanks, > le > MBG wanna be > > > > > > Hello, I am a newbie. I have been reading the post for a while > and > > > I > > > > have > > > > downloaded the manual. I see that drinking Alcohol after the > > > surgery > > > > is a > > > > big NO NO and I can understand that and I will follow that. I > don't > > > > drink > > > > often but I do drink occasionally and was wondering how long > before > > > I > > > > have > > > > the surgery should I refrain from having any alcohol? > > > > Thank you, > > > > le MGB wanna bee > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > ------ > > > Air purifiers, bedding, household cleaning & more! gazoontite.com! > > > http://click.egroups.com/1/5492/3/_/453517/_/961800855/ > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > ------ > > > > > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at > Onelist.com > > > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > > > Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Air purifiers, bedding, household cleaning & more! gazoontite.com! > http://click.egroups.com/1/5492/3/_/453517/_/961804325/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2000 Report Share Posted June 24, 2000 Hi a, I think she was asking how long BEFORE the surgery should she cut out alcohol. I don't know the answer, though. Regards, Debbie in IL In a message dated 6/23/00 2:51:15 PM Pacific Daylight Time, shoutjoy@... writes: << The handbook says after 6 months I think, you can. Check it out. a browine@... wrote: > > Hello, I am a newbie. I have been reading the post for a while and I > have > downloaded the manual. I see that drinking Alcohol after the surgery > is a > big NO NO and I can understand that and I will follow that. I don't > drink > often but I do drink occasionally and was wondering how long before I > have > the surgery should I refrain from having any alcohol? > Thank you, > le MGB wanna bee > > > >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2000 Report Share Posted June 24, 2000 Hi a, I think she was asking how long BEFORE the surgery should she cut out alcohol. I don't know the answer, though. Regards, Debbie in IL In a message dated 6/23/00 2:51:15 PM Pacific Daylight Time, shoutjoy@... writes: << The handbook says after 6 months I think, you can. Check it out. a browine@... wrote: > > Hello, I am a newbie. I have been reading the post for a while and I > have > downloaded the manual. I see that drinking Alcohol after the surgery > is a > big NO NO and I can understand that and I will follow that. I don't > drink > often but I do drink occasionally and was wondering how long before I > have > the surgery should I refrain from having any alcohol? > Thank you, > le MGB wanna bee > > > >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2000 Report Share Posted June 24, 2000 Hi and le, , the way I read her post, G was saying that she drinks infrequently and that giving it up would be NO problem. I think she was just wanting to make sure that she gave up her occasional drinking far enough ahead of surgery so as to be safe. I myself drink on occasion with friends, will have no prob giving it up and, like G, don't want to do anything to mess it up, so would want to know when to stop the occasional drinking pre-op. Now, I'm only going by her post below-- if there was another one I didn't get it-- I've figured out that my computer somehow " screens " some posts, as I do not get them all. LOL Regards, Debbie in IL Cigna approved on 3rd appeal for daughter (BMI 45) Counting on Cigna for Debbie (BMI 40)--online form submitted 6/22 In a message dated 6/23/00 3:55:48 PM Pacific Daylight Time, SpecialAngel36@... writes: << Dear le, There are many things that must be strictly adhered to before considering the MGB. Even though you only drink occasionally now do you think that not being able to ever drink again after surgery will be too tempting for you? There are many things that we will have to give up after surgery. Are you ready for this journey? This is a very serious matter that needs well thought, calm and cool thinking and should not be entered into on a whim. Good luck in your decision. MGB surg scheduled July 19th (With Joyce, , Dena, and Kim) > Hello, I am a newbie. I have been reading the post for a while and I > have > downloaded the manual. I see that drinking Alcohol after the surgery > is a > big NO NO and I can understand that and I will follow that. I don't > drink > often but I do drink occasionally and was wondering how long before I > have > the surgery should I refrain from having any alcohol? > Thank you, > le MGB wanna bee >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2000 Report Share Posted June 24, 2000 In a message dated 6/23/00 7:15:33 PM Pacific Daylight Time, ingramwl@... writes: << Gosh le, I didn't read your original question correctly either! And sorry but I don't know the answer to it other than moderation is always the key. I don't think that one drink would hurt but I wouldn't have " several " . As a disclaimer, my area of expertise stops after the third molars and you should probably ask Dr. R. Dr.Bill >> Okay, Dr Bill, who takes care of your patients' wisdom teeth????? LOL Regards, Debbie in IL Cigna approved on 3rd appeal for daughter (BMI 45) Counting on Cigna for Debbie (BMI 40)--online form submitted 6/22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2000 Report Share Posted June 24, 2000 In a message dated 6/23/00 7:15:33 PM Pacific Daylight Time, ingramwl@... writes: << Gosh le, I didn't read your original question correctly either! And sorry but I don't know the answer to it other than moderation is always the key. I don't think that one drink would hurt but I wouldn't have " several " . As a disclaimer, my area of expertise stops after the third molars and you should probably ask Dr. R. Dr.Bill >> Okay, Dr Bill, who takes care of your patients' wisdom teeth????? LOL Regards, Debbie in IL Cigna approved on 3rd appeal for daughter (BMI 45) Counting on Cigna for Debbie (BMI 40)--online form submitted 6/22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 I just joined. My husband was diagnosed with PSC in 2004 and has been in denial about it since and wont take his ursidol and when he drinks its all weekend but he doesn't drink for more than a month but when he does he makes up for not. He hasn't passed a blood test for life ins since we have been married over 10 yrs. I am concerned and he seems oblivious to it like I am making this all up. He is 40 yrs old and has always been on the tired side but before understanding PSC I just thought he was lazy with no ambition. Thank you for reading this, sometimes I just am frustrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 >Wow, what a challenge. Has your husband been on this support site with you? Maybe if he reads some posts, he will see that there are very real symptoms and consequences of this disease. There's not a whole lot that can be done, but he is only hurting himself by at least not trying. He will learn a lot if you can get him to read some posts. Do you have children? Tell him that if he wants to be around for any children you have/want to have, remind him that he will have to start taking better care of himself. > I just joined. My husband was diagnosed with PSC in 2004 and has been > in denial about it since and wont take his ursidol and when he drinks > its all weekend but he doesn't drink for more than a month but when he > does he makes up for not. He hasn't passed a blood test for life ins > since we have been married over 10 yrs. I am concerned and he seems > oblivious to it like I am making this all up. He is 40 yrs old and has > always been on the tired side but before understanding PSC I just > thought he was lazy with no ambition. Thank you for reading this, > sometimes I just am frustrated. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Hi S. Komula, Welcome to the group. We are sorry for your husband diagnosis and denial of such, but we are glad you found us. Since your husband is in denial there is not much we can do for your husband but pray (and pray we will). There are some of us with PSC that do not take URSO (it causes them side effects; increased itching, pain, upset stomach). Me if I stop taking URSO, even for a month, my LFT numbers go up. You can have a long life with PSC (I was diagnosed in 1989, Dick just posted was diagnosed in 1984), but I would think taking care of your self would play a part. Ian (52) PSC 89 I just joined. My husband was diagnosed with PSC in 2004 and has been in denial about it since and wont take his ursidol and when he drinks its all weekend but he doesn't drink for more than a month but when he does he makes up for not. He hasn't passed a blood test for life ins since we have been married over 10 yrs. I am concerned and he seems oblivious to it like I am making this all up. He is 40 yrs old and has always been on the tired side but before understanding PSC I just thought he was lazy with no ambition. Thank you for reading this, sometimes I just am frustrated. -- Ian Cribb P.Eng. (6... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Hi S. Komula, Welcome to the group. We are sorry for your husband diagnosis and denial of such, but we are glad you found us. Since your husband is in denial there is not much we can do for your husband but pray (and pray we will). There are some of us with PSC that do not take URSO (it causes them side effects; increased itching, pain, upset stomach). Me if I stop taking URSO, even for a month, my LFT numbers go up. You can have a long life with PSC (I was diagnosed in 1989, Dick just posted was diagnosed in 1984), but I would think taking care of your self would play a part. Ian (52) PSC 89 I just joined. My husband was diagnosed with PSC in 2004 and has been in denial about it since and wont take his ursidol and when he drinks its all weekend but he doesn't drink for more than a month but when he does he makes up for not. He hasn't passed a blood test for life ins since we have been married over 10 yrs. I am concerned and he seems oblivious to it like I am making this all up. He is 40 yrs old and has always been on the tired side but before understanding PSC I just thought he was lazy with no ambition. Thank you for reading this, sometimes I just am frustrated. -- Ian Cribb P.Eng. (6... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Hi! I'm glad you found us. Your concern is evident in your posting and I hope your husband soon comes around and is able to face what is happening to you both. (It's a misnomer that PSC only affects the patient. Anyone with PSC or their families can tell you the disease affects us all.) It sounds like you've tried talking with him about your concerns. Is there anyone else who you could enlist, perhaps a religious leader or a close friend of his? I don't know how PSC was explained to your husband, but you may want to reinforce that while it is life-altering, it is not a death sentence. That he can still live and enjoy his life. He probably should give up the drinking as soon as possible for liver health and to prevent cholangiocarcinoma (although I'm not 100% sure there's a link to cholangiocarcinoma) but also because if he ever does need a transplant, he won't be eligible for the list if he is drinking. In any case, please know that even if your husband is not ready to talk to us about what is going on with him, we are here for you. You're a caregiver and your also living life with PSC and that makes you more than welcome and a part of the family so please continue to share with us, ask questions, whatever you need. If your husband does want to join us, he's more than welcome at any time and we'll be glad to answer whatever questions come up (at least the ones we can answer!) Hope tomorrow's an even better day! Sandi in VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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