Why can some poeple have sugars and others can't?

I know we talked about this a bit at coffee today, but I still don't know.  I did however want to share another type of therapy that you might find useful.   Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) woorks to teach you new ways to cope with stress and emotions in life other than what you have done in the past (i.e. eating).  I have been through it several times and when I remember to practice it in my daily life things go really well and I don't feel like I have to test the waters.  The therapy has two parts to it the first is a group skills class and the other is individual therapy with a DBT therapist.  I believe groups run about 6 months long, although I think there are some shorter groups as well.  I have also heard really good things about the Emily Program through Methodist/PNC.  I do hope that you can find some answers to your questions...it sucks to not know why something isn't working the way you expected.  Love & Hugs!  Nicole

You mentioned above the " seem to be able to eat ALOT and not even feel it" What I noticed after WLS is that the full feeling is so different then what I was use to feeling before surgery.  The first 2 months I didn't recognize it as being full and I would eat more than I should have and the only way I'd stop is if I ate until I got sick.  Now I can recognize that full feeling sooner so maybe that is just the stage you are in that its a different feeling that your body doesn't recognize as being full yet.  You know what also helped me when I wanted something sweet FRUIT!  

I, too, don't dump on sugar :(  I was sooooo hoping I would as that is my biggest weakness.  It's very hard controlling that addiction, but I work at it every day.

LJ, I try not to eat any sugar at all, but have taken a couple of bites of things over the last few months.  I don't think I ate enough to dump  - one bite probably doesn't have much sugar in it.  One thing I've noticed is that I will dump on sugar alcohols very quickly and even in small amounts. Don't beat yourself up.  You did it.  Now just imagine that will dump the next time and not go there again, at least only try a bite of something next time.  And wait a while, you are still so new from surgery...don't chance hurting yourself.  When you get the urge to eat the sugary items, go for protein first, say I will eat a cookie after I've eaten 10 grams of protein.  By time you eat the protein you won't have room for the sugar.  Maybe that will help next time.  Plus eating regularly will help some too. We are all different and I don't know why you didn't dump.  I wish you had too.  I hate dumping but sometimes I'm so glad when I do because it reminds me that my pouch is still working even if my brain isn't. No butt kicking, just a big old hug, Debi

This seems to be 'confession night' on the Minnesota board.   I can eat 'way too sugar.     I don't dump in the 'classic' way--or as I perceive dumping---throwing up, getting the chills, generally feeling really crappy. I can eat a chocolate bar and other than feeling guilty, I have no repercussions.  The only way I can help myself is to NOT have junk in the house--and pray like crazy for strength when shopping!   I wish like crazy I did dump on sugars!    What I DO dump on is protein and carbs--like strewed turkey on noodles. That'll make me hurl for hours.   Go figger. As to your question, LJ, on why your situation is like it is--I dunno.  Wish I could help you, or at least give you some good advice.  The only thing I can suggest is that you get a package of jerky for when you want to chew on something.  Jerky will at least give you some protein and take care of the 'chewing' desire. For something sweet?  Sorry--I'm at loss here. (((BIG HUGS))) I know you can over come this!!

Remember, your new pouch has not healed yet.  Not until 3 mo. out. Also, I remember someone saying something about our nerve endings being cut and this may have something to do with your ability to eat sugar now, but that could change (?). I'm a newbie so I may not be accurate.

I dumped on an ounce of regular jello in the hospital that they put my crushed pill in... they were just getting the hang of bariatrics...  lol I do'nt get the normal stuff, I just pass out.  That is good and bad but for a few months every time I would grab something new that the family knew I hadn't tried yet, they wouldn't let me drive or be alone  lol  It was kinda cute. Lately I've had a few things but not eaten a whole anything.  The one thing I was amazed at is the amount of sugar in those SF latte thingies at Caribou...  Guess I won't be drinking them anymore... As for why some dump and some don't... I wish I knew.  I've talked to my therapist about it and the Nut and neither one really had an answer.  But like everything else we are all different.  *shrug*

Lisa............watch the jerky!  My husband had made some venison J. before my surgery.  Must have been sugar in the dry rub.  I was a month out on the drive to Az. and I wish I could have died after eating 3 small pieces!  I'm thinking cheww chew and good protein!  I was so beyond sick.  And what is with these frothy throw ups!  Don't count yourself in yet re: sugar.  This could change and you will marvel at the energy it takes to go through it!!  Horrible!

take care   sj

It's funny what I dump on and what I don't.  No rhyme, no reason, just my body I guess.  I was eating the BIG cookies at Caribou without any problems....then one day, I ate my cookie and HOLY SMOKES....I had the sweats, felt all shaky and thought I'd be bowing to the porceline god!!  I really watch the size (or piece) of what I eat now because I will get the shakes now and then from too much sugar.   My advice....just because you got away with it last time, I wouldn't go thinking you're ammuned to sugar and can eat it...be careful, your body is still learning.