You know what?  I am SORRY I took the time to write what I did.  I did not judge anyone here.  As others have said in the past, if we don't agree with what you say, then you attack.  Guess what else?  I work in a rehab.  I am surrounded by addiction every single day.  And it's true...only the strong survive.  I am not stronger or weaker than anyone here.  You are just lashing out at me because of your addiction...an addiction you love to talk about but not do anything about.  If you are such an authority on everything pertaining to substance abuse, then you don't need to ask me or anyone else questions.  You can find a therapist...and addictions therapist...to help you with your sugar issues.  I never said I didn't have problems with food...they are just not the same problems as you have.  I am over the drama, Reenie.  All I can tell you is get help if you need it.

Joanie

I really appreciate the time and effort you all put into responding to this. But I take issue with the belief that addiction is a matter of "attitude" - although this certainly is a theory in the psychological sciences but not one that is widely embraced by experts in the field. I believe this theory is dismissive of people who are in real trouble with any given substance or behavior - alcohol, drugs, food, sex, etc., as if they (we) are just weak in the knees when it comes to abstaining and we should merely suck it up and use (eat) the substance in moderation. Are you "stronger" than me because you don't have a problem with food (in my case, sugar)? If you didn't have a problem with food, why did you pursue weight loss surgery? Why didn't you just lose it through Weigh****chers? I'm not being defensive or argumentative - I really want to know. For my part, and based on tons and tons of research I've conducted over the past three months, sugar and sugar-based foods are absolutely certifiably addictive and alter the brain chemistry in very harmful ways.  And I can't extend myself to be of help to anyone if I merely view them as weak or making poor choices because of lack of willpower. Glad to keep this thread going in a spirit of friendship, and constructive debate is healthy - but I won't be dismissed as merely having a "faulty attitude" when it comes to my eating.  I'm as strong-willed as they come but I cannot tolerate sugar and candy at all because of its inherent addictive qualities. Sure would appreciate hearing from others on either side of this precarious fence.. Thanks all. Maureen

Dumping is not just throwing up.  You get tired.  You can get belly cramps.  This is why I can't drink fruit juice either.  Not long ago I had some real hot chocolate and it actually caused me to get the dry heaves.  When I am dumping, I have to lay down for about a half an hour, and then it passes.  I keep a note of that food and stay away from it. 

Joanie

Pammie...Im glad you survived the dreaded root canal...sounds like you have a nice caring doctor there....see they all arent bad LOL....in my years of working in dentistry you dont know how many hands Ive had to hold or tears to wipe away, grown men included...it does help having a patient/caring doctor. But anyway glad you are doing better and KEEP that next appointment it will only get easier! 

I am also a fan of the 100 calorie packs.  A little more money but excellent portion control.  Eat one pack, you're done and that's it.  It works for me.
Joanie