Carb Absorption (was: post-op increase of appitite)

[Guest guest]

> : I think that carbs are partially absorbed... not at 100

pct... Is

> that right, Hull (he's my encyclopedia LOL). So, if you have

carbs I

> don't think you will be taking all those calories in.

Simple carbohydrate (like sugar) are absorbed 100%. Complex

carbohydrates are absorbed at more like 60%. So if you are eating

grains, whole wheat etc you are probably OK (though you might get the

runs from that). Sugar and white bread/pasta are the real culprits

in keeping you from loosing weight.

Interestingly I saw an add on TV for a special low-carb pasta made

with soy. I have no idea what it is like or if it is available in

stores, but it might be worth a try for pasta lovers. Alternatively,

whole wheat pasta is a better choice than white pasta.

Don't fret about small amounts of sugar. But do worry if you are

drinking a 6-pack of Coke a day or a large bag of potato chips. It

is that kind of consumption that can defeat any WLS, even the DS.

Hull