Question:
I am finding out that I can toleate sugar as of 8 wks post op~Im now 10wks postop!

THIS is scarey to me since sugar is my addiction. I can eat a cupcake with no problem. With Xmas baking I can see myself sampling. One of a cookie or bar is enough, but I hope I am not setting myself up for failure. I know that one is better than 6 cookies,but sugar is my addiction as I stated before. Anyone else in the same place as me??? Thanks for the imput ahead of time. Annette:):)    — Corrina B. (posted on December 12, 2003)

December 12, 2003
A good 30 percent of RNY'ers do not dump on sugar at all and some of us only dump when the sugar grams are high or in a liquid form. The best way to fight it is to not have it. Once sugar is re-introduced, it is addicting and the more you have, the more you want. Keep all sugars out of the house. Do you have to bake? And if you do, can you bake with splenda instead of sugar? With that said, I have decided that I enjoy sugar and I have sugar treats every day, though I did not start having sugar until I was closer to 6 months post-op. I can control it with small amounts, though, whereas others cannot. If you are one that cannot, stay away from it. Others have said that if they increase their protein shakes, it can conquer the carb and sugar cravings..didn't work for me, but others swear by it...
   — Cindy R.

December 12, 2003
Hi, there! I, too am a sugar addict in recovery. I also have found (3 mos post-op) that I can eat sugar and do not dump. Good and bad, eh? I must say, though, that it does not tempt me nearly as much as it did as a pre-op. Perhaps, as the other poster said, this is because we are getting in a lot of protein now. When I was pre-op, I often ignored protein in favor of "bad" carbs, including many sugary items. Now, I don't eat much of breads and pasta, although I do still love mashed potatoes once in a while. When I eat sweets, I try to do it immediately following the meal, as a dessert, more or less. Even my doc recommended doing this, if I feel I really want something sweet. I really do think of sugar as an addiction, and I'm sure it will always "be there" as my enemy, but I feel I have the tools to keep it under control now. As of now, my weight losses have been good (-52 pounds, starting from 254). So I'm happy so far, but will always be cautious with sweets and sugars, and if necessary for continued weight loss, I'll cut them out altogether. Good luck with your plan.
   — Carlita

December 12, 2003
Yuppers, I'm in the same place as you..I didn't DARE try sugar for like 6 months (everyone put the fear of God in me about dumping) but when I was finally "brave" (stupid) enough to try it..I find I don't dump either. I look at sugar as my enemy (this does not mean I don't crave it) HOWEVER, I have just started experimenting with making SF sweet, and I'm SHOCKED at how wonderful they are- (as I sit here watching the timer on my Cheesecake in the oven) After many tries at making fudge- I've FINALLY come up with an INCREDIBLE recipie (best darn fudge I've ever had) Splenda is wonderful...try making some things with it..and if your not a "suzie homemaker" Look around in the stores, there are all kinds of wonderful low carb/sugar free things- My new motto is MODERATION- if you want a BITE of a cupcake- I say GO FOR IT- But thats only if you can keep it in control- If you can't (believe me I'm a food addict) then look at it like an alcholic would alcohol- BEST WISHES......KIM
   — WABBIT F.

December 12, 2003
Why would you even be trying sugar at 8 weeks PO, especially that much? At 10 months PO I have yet to eat a cupcake. I do eat some sugar but in very small quantities. Maybe a 1/4 or 1/3 of a cupcake but that's it. I would never have experimented that early as you are just playing russian roulette with your future success in my opinion. I am no better than you but I made a decision when I chose to have surgery to save my life and that decision involves making some new choices in my life. The same ole crap is just going to end me back where I started from. The longer you can go in breaking the old habits the better it will serve you in the long run. Skip the christmas baking this year. No one will die!
   — zoedogcbr

December 12, 2003
think of it as poison!!!!
   — franbvan