Hi Kimberlym 
Our gal that ran the AA meeting had to stop for family reasons 
We tried to keep it going for a while but it eventually stopped altogether. I’m sorry. But regular AA meetings could be of benefit as well.
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Hello,
Do you still have these ZOOM meetings?
Thanks,
Mandi
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Hi 
no they had ended a bit ago. Our AA host had some family issues. It was unfortunate because we had so many similar struggles.
Hello, is the zoom group active? Any info would be appreciated.
Hi there well there is a Zoom that has just started for a Facebook callef Alcoholics After Gastric Bypass 7 PM EST Feb 12th. If you’re interested I can PM you the code info.
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Yes please!
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I would like information on achololism after gastric sleeve. Thanks
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Can I get zoom meeting info. Meeting Id and password. Thanks
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I think they may have stopped again. The participation just wasn’t there. I’ll find out and let you know.
I need more information about this group.
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Hi there hasn’t been a whole lot going on in the last few years with this group. Everyone has been utilizing other resources like AA and such. But if you have any questions, I may be able to assist. 4 years sober, 23 years post op, 10 months post revision.
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Hi, is this meeting still taking place on Sundays?
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Hi Michelle! Welcome! The group kind of disbanded and went with their own support. It was difficult for everyone to keep meeting with different times and schedules. But if you have any questions is be happy to help 
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I changed the name of this thread. Because the AAGB has not hosted a Zoom in some time, I thought I had better clarify. So if anyone would like to have a discussion or ask questions about Alcoholism After Gastric Bypass, please feel free to post.
I was thinking today and thought I’d share:
I often wondered how we found ourselves here as alcoholics so quickly. I didn’t have an alcohol problem before surgery. Transfer addiction- nope sorry don’t buy that. What a way for the medical field to blame the victim. It reminds me of the pharmaceutical company with Fentanyl saying there will be addicts and that’s not their fault. Whatever. I do however feel that we do have the genetic susceptibility for addiction, like most alcoholics. So, there’s the question…wth happens? We go from 0 to 100 overnight. I remember reading how scientists study mice with addictions. The mice get fed the addictive substance continually, whether they like it or not. It gets to the point where the mouse is now physically addicted. It’s not like they had a little pint of vodka or a 12 pack of mini beers next to it lol Post surgery, our food and drinks go directly to our intestines. Anyone who has suffered from “dumping syndrome” would understand this! So in essence, every time we pick up that “socially acceptable” wine, beer, or cocktail, we become that mouse. We have fed our body a heavy dose like that mouse. It doesn’t take long for US to be the addicted mouse. NOW, let’s mix a little physical/psychological trauma and issues in there, OYE! I know that when I lost over 100 lbs, it was a freaking trip. It went fast and all of a sudden society is telling me I’m more “valuable”. I had been heavy all my life…so this is what it’s like? Can we say self identity confusion? And I can go on and on…but bottom line is that it’s a crazy mix of moving parts. So, the BIGGEST issue I’ve seen people like us have is that IT IS ROUGH to admit an addiction problem! Once we submit, it’s a bit easier. But damn it’s hard to get there when one has taken the fast track. So, I think that’s enough for today. But lots of thinking when I commute 45 minutes x 2 a day lol BIG HUGS!
Is this meeting still available? If yes, how can I join?
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Hi unfortunately no.
“Patients who undergo RYGB may be uniquely sensitive to alcohol exposure, and increased alcohol use may nullify potential gains in overall survival.”
Studies are being done that conclude what most of us already know. But I think it’s most important for many to understand the dynamic. In all the attempts to control “the beast”, we tend to keep thinking that we are on the driver’s seat. Arming oneself with literature confirms that we cannot control the alcohol. Is this our fault? Did we ask for this when we accpeted surgery to become healthier? Of course not. But knowing that it’s not our fault that we’ve been put in this situation, helps us accept the fact that we can’t control it. And when I say control it, I mean moderate. And boy will it sneak up on us. All of our stories and backgrounds are different and how we are going to handle the alcoholism can be different. But I think being aware of our situation will help take that very first step to recovery.