Question for my RNYers

I am  4 and a half years out. I did  not eat sweets or drink for a year. When I started to try sweets it made me very nauseous, but no dumping. I do have an occasional cookie. The alcohol hit me like a ton of bricks!! I am a total light weight. And also, like someone else posted the addiction to alcohol after RNY is high. Be very aware of this.

sweets don't bother me if eaten in small amounts.  I still have my cookies and stuff, just not the whole box like I used to.  Haven't had any alcohol so I can't tell you about that.  I know most people don't do well with beer because of the carbonation.  You will just have to try when you can in a small amount if you absolutely have to have it!!!

I'm only four months out, and haven't touched sweets yet - but to be honest, my previously enormous sweet tooth has basically disappeared since surgery. I haven't actually craved or desired anything sweet.

I personally stay away from the sweets--I only eat sugar free desserts(which is plenty sweet for me). Sweets were a trigger food for me so I stay away and I can honestly say I dont miss it.  I do eat chips every once in a while when I'm craving crunchy/salty.  My NUT suggests living by the 80/20 rule.  If you eat healthy 80% of the year, then indulging 20% is ok.  And who knows, your tastes may change after surgery and you won't like sweets! lol

I drink alcohol--I stick to wine tho. I had my first drink at 4 months out(was on vacay) but I had several drinks at about 8 months out.  I suggest waiting until you are further out to drink tho.

Shouldn't you be on the DS forum asking questions?  Under your avatar you have indicated that's what you're having...(of course unless you're not asking this for your personal benefit)...

Actually i initially wanted the DS however my surgeon of choice doesnt perform it so im having the RNY in April. I tried to change my surgery type under my avatar but i could find where to do it. But maybe you can help me with that?

Hey Primo,

This is how you change it...
Go to "My OH"
Click on "View Profile"
Go to "My Journey"

You should be able to change it there....

Thank you Citigal that worked flawlessly!

To every one of you who took the time to answer my question thank you guys so much!

I am not a big sweet fan to begin with and never was.  I have dumped just once in my 5+ years since surgery and I cant even remember what it was from.  And I do drink alcohol. (dont judge me, lol)