It’s okay to slip up but don’t forget to GET back up
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Bill sperry
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Have fun!
Kathi_S
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How long ago was your surgery? I was told I would not be able to sugary food for the rest of my life because of dumping syndrome.
Bill sperry
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I had mine a year and half ago and I eat normal most of the time but I eat smaller portions of normal food . Like instead of a whole bag of chips I have a small bowl stuff like that . I just over did it with the ice cream yesterday the container says 14 grams of sugar and I ate the whole thing stupid me should of only had around 7 or less
Lesa Marie
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I will be 7 weeks post op Wednesday
I chose the sleeve vs. bypass bc I didn’t want to feel so restricted w/how much and what I’m able eat. I was told that bypass patients dump if they have too much fat or sugar in one sitting and that they aren’t able to eat as much as a sleeve patient can and because of those reasons (along w/ a few more) I chose sleeve. I also have a really close friend who had bypass and it’s been really tough on her. She’s over 3 yrs out and struggles quit a bit. Everyone’s journey is different though and MANY choose bypass BECAUSE it is SO restrictive and they go on to have wonderful experiences. I personal would rather have real sugar vs. fake ones but that’s just my preference. I’ve heard that you can dump with even alcohol sugars so that’s that. I have never been sick over having either though however, I limit it to one or two days a week where I splurge on something sweet.
Lesa Marie
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Omg I can’t WAIT to see that movie! Kids will love it
Lesa Marie
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Awe, you’re so welcome
We are only human and it’s totally natural and normal to struggle with life in general at times. We live and learn and that’s what’s the most important.
missyinacage
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Kathi, I had the bypass and am able to eat sugar. I am just over a year post op but have had sugar occasionally since probably 6 months or so. It is really going to depend on your body. I do try to keep it very occasional, since sugary foods more than any other, lead to craving more sugar. And you just have to watch how much you have.
sharontx
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I read something interesting in a book the psychologist recommended in a reading list for women with food issues.
My paraphrase is that we are looking for something sweet which is a representation of wanting loving sweetness and kindness from our mothers. I am trying to train myself to substitute some other self care thing for the sweets. Still in major training mode, NOT there yet. I admit I eat'em.
Adding a scan of the reading list. I finished my first book and ordered a few more. Be sure to check the "used" prices, you can pick up books for $5 that are perfectly ok. Unless it weirds you out to have a used book. Some of the prices for "new" are very high which I guess is related to how many of it are around in circulation. I don't do those. These are not all directly at women just the first one on the list that I read.
My paraphrase is that we are looking for something sweet which is a representation of wanting loving sweetness and kindness from our mothers. I am trying to train myself to substitute some other self care thing for the sweets. Still in major training mode, NOT there yet. I admit I eat'em.
Adding a scan of the reading list. I finished my first book and ordered a few more. Be sure to check the "used" prices, you can pick up books for $5 that are perfectly ok. Unless it weirds you out to have a used book. Some of the prices for "new" are very high which I guess is related to how many of it are around in circulation. I don't do those. These are not all directly at women just the first one on the list that I read.
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