Guest guest Posted November 10, 2001 Report Share Posted November 10, 2001 In a message dated 11/10/2001 8:31:42 PM Central Standard Time, mkf5t@... writes: > I'm starting to worry about the idea of totally abstaining from sugar > for 12-18 months after surgery. Does the following daily intake of > sugar seem unreasonable to any of you? That is, does anyone think > that this intake SHOULD hinder my weight loss? > > 1-2 Tbs. sugar (I really like sweet hot tea) > 1/2 cup orange juice (diluted with 1/2 cup water) > 2 little cookies at night, maybe a 3-4 Tbs. of ice cream > > Thanks, > > > I have eaten sweets whenever I wanted since I had surgery. I don't remember at this point how much I was eating at what point. Much of the early months are all a fog now. I loved my sweets preop and I still do post op. Of course my stomach cannot hold vast quantities of them. There is stuff in the house that goes rotten before I eat it. Sometimes I think I just need the comfort of knowing that I can eat it if I chose to. This is in accordance with " no diet " philosophies like in Overcoming Overeating, Breaking Free, and Seven Habits of Slim People. I do always get plenty of protein in each day. I probably would have or still would lose more weight if I eliminated sugar, but I am happy where I am. If you want to " maximize " weight loss, keep sweets to a minnimum during the weight loss people However, if any kind of food " type " restriction doesn't work for you (as for me), then you will still lose weight with the ds, just not " maximized " to the very last pound. I will note however, that I don't drink high sugar liquids such as regular pop or juices. I never liked them much preop and I still don't like them now. I do put sugar in my coffee, but have recently tried to switch over to splenda. However, if I find it ruins my love of coffee in the morning (important to me to start my day) then I will just revert back to sugar and not beat myself up over it. Dawn--South Suburban Chicago area Dr. Hess, Bowling Green, OH BPD/DS 4/27/00 www.duodenalswitch.com 267 to 165 5' 4 " size 22 to size 10 have made size goal no more high blood pressure, sore feet, or dieting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2001 Report Share Posted November 10, 2001 , Keep in mind that your sweet tooth will probably change after surgery. I ate ice cream like it was going out of style.....every day loaded with marshmellow sauce etc and today I can not stand the taste of it anymore! I also liked apple juice alot but now its too sweet and I must dilute it with water. However, if I want a cookie, a piece of cake, Krispy Kreme donut etc I dont deny myself! I just dont eat them every day., I dont even need to make a conscious effort not to buy them or eat them becuz I just do not crave them like I used to. So.......know you can have those cookies, cake, fritos, whatever, after surgery as long as y ou eat your protein first! Judie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2001 Report Share Posted November 10, 2001 Sugar will be absorbed 100% so count how much sugar calories are in those items. That is how many calories you will absorb more in a day. > I'm starting to worry about the idea of totally abstaining from sugar > for 12-18 months after surgery. Does the following daily intake of > sugar seem unreasonable to any of you? That is, does anyone think > that this intake SHOULD hinder my weight loss? > > 1-2 Tbs. sugar (I really like sweet hot tea) > 1/2 cup orange juice (diluted with 1/2 cup water) > 2 little cookies at night, maybe a 3-4 Tbs. of ice cream > > Thanks, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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