Why can't I have SUGAR? (I am 7wks post op RNY)

I was amazed the first time I ate something with sugar I did not get sick. Now at 6 months out I am experiencing a big difference. I don't know whether I am eating more of it, but I feel I have become more sensitive to it. I also find that I can eat something one day without problems and not the next. But you will probably always be able to eat a small amount of sugar without problem.

Thank you, fiftyone52... that was the type of answer I was hoping for... I really wondered if my body would change over time and begin rejecting things one day and not the next and vice/versa... Congratulations on your fabulous weight loss, and I really appreciate your sharing your experiences with sugar and other foods with me.

Not everyone dumps. I don't, but I sure wish I did - then maybe I'd stay away from things I'm not supposed to eat!

Thank you Lynne for responding to my Question...I appreciate you sharing your personal experience with 'dumping'... I hear it is simply horrible... and I was just scared that a 'taste' of something could cause it... I am excited for your successful weight loss since your surgery... you are getting really close to your goal weight... Keep up the good work! God Bless, Lisa

I also don't dump, and nothing I eat seems to bother me.  That being said, those of us who don't dump need to be extra careful in not going back to very bad habits.  I try to stay away from carbs and sugar for the most part---i'll only indulge in small amounts at holidays or special events if there aren't many alternatives.  But i can quickly get back on track and not be stuck in the sugar/carb limbo, ----for me, I never had issues in life before WLS with sweets and carbs, so it's not a real bad habit for me--everyone is different.  I agree with whomever said that moderation is the key.  My problem pre-op was moderation, i over did on EVERYTHING, but post op life has taught me a lot.  You aren't going to be perfect the rest of your life, but you need to make sure you are making smart decisions and limiting yourself.  7 weeks is a little early, just don't make a habit of it and you'll be ok.

Jiffyj...
I cannot thank you enough for your very understanding response to my Q.
I really appreciate your thoughtfulness in the way that you worded your answer.

I, also, am very quick to get 'back on track' and back on my 'plan'.
In fact, today, I have been straight as an arrow...
 
Moderation is the 'key' to MY Weight Loss Journey...

I have only had a weight problem these past 5 years due to Cushings Syndrome and 4 lower back surgeries (2 spinal fusions)... because of this obesity-related disease and my inactivity, I gained almost 100 lbs in that period of time...

I am having to change my entire life because of this surgery, and I am incredibly grateful to have been given this 'gift' of a new 'tiny tummy', but, I still want to be able to experience the luxuries of life...

Obviously, 7 weeks post-op was too soon for this 3 bite luxury...
So, I will not be making, as you so well put it, 'a habit' of it...

May God Bless YOUR SOUL JifffyJ,
Lisa

More RNY'ers don't dump than those who do. That being said I don't think that "I" would have tried that at 7wks out. I do believe in learning to eat things in moderation, however, I've never been a big sugar eater. If you love eating sweets, I would be careful with going down that road.

Katari,
Thank you so much... I intend on being even more careful with my love of sweets... maybe next year, I will only eat 2 BIG bites instead of 3...
God Bless YOU,
Lisa

Not to be rude, but why on earth would you go for surgery that could be life threatening and then "test it" by eating cotton candy 7 weeks post op?  Just because you CAN eat it does not mean that you SHOULD eat it.  If we do not practice discipline and self-control we are doomed with or without WLS surgery. I was given a nutritional program to follow by my surgeon's office and I follow it 100%.  I will not test it to see what I can or cannot do.  I am sorry if this is not the answer you were hoping to get but I hope that you will discuss with your surgeon/nutritionist and get on a path of success.  Good luck and all the best to you.

 

maryjo

I find it hard to believe you would not know that less than 50 percent of rny wls patients are affected by dumping syndrome.

There are those who are fat for a season and those that are fat for a reason. I'm afraid if you were depending on dumping to keep you on the straight and narrow, you are going to be disappointed. Everyone has the possibility to eat around a wls, no surgery types are exempt. I'm not sure what to tell you as your wls ship has sailed, except maybe seek some counseling.