Two questions for sleevers
I'm planning to get revised to the sleeve as soon as my insurance approves, which should be any day.
1. I've read on occasion some people who have aversions to sugar, not necessarily dumping but that it just doesn't feel good when you eat it. I am wondering how common this is (hoping it's more common, because I do not want a malabsorptive procedure but would love some negative reinforcement to help stay away from the crap).
2. Also wondering how many of you tell people you work with or your boss what you are having surgery for. I really don't think anyone would understand so I feel like I need to hide it. Wondering if people have noticed more acceptance around having WLS than 4 years ago when I had my first surgery (which I also told no one except my family and closest friends about?)
1. I've read on occasion some people who have aversions to sugar, not necessarily dumping but that it just doesn't feel good when you eat it. I am wondering how common this is (hoping it's more common, because I do not want a malabsorptive procedure but would love some negative reinforcement to help stay away from the crap).
2. Also wondering how many of you tell people you work with or your boss what you are having surgery for. I really don't think anyone would understand so I feel like I need to hide it. Wondering if people have noticed more acceptance around having WLS than 4 years ago when I had my first surgery (which I also told no one except my family and closest friends about?)
There are lots of band-to-sleevers here (not me though) so you should feel right at home.
1. Early out, I reacted strongly to sugar. I got shaky, sweaty and extremely tired. Now, I just get the extreme tiredness about 30 minutes after eating sugar. It's not pleasant and usually deters me from having any more. But, everyone is different and there's quite a bit of variation in what people experience with sugar (if anything).
2. I told my boss I was having abdominal surgery and didn't get real specific.
Good luck!
1. Early out, I reacted strongly to sugar. I got shaky, sweaty and extremely tired. Now, I just get the extreme tiredness about 30 minutes after eating sugar. It's not pleasant and usually deters me from having any more. But, everyone is different and there's quite a bit of variation in what people experience with sugar (if anything).
2. I told my boss I was having abdominal surgery and didn't get real specific.
Good luck!
5'5" Goal reached, but fighting regain. Back to Basics.
Start Weight 246 Goal Weight 160 Current Weight 183
Starting size: 22, 2x
Current size: 12, L
i am a month out today, and i can tell you the good thing, is if i eat a sweet or even acouple bites of ice cream, it goes in ok, but i become pretty light headed, thank goodness no dumping but it keeps me in check. also white bread and starchy stuff give me horrible heartburn which is nice too ( in a weird way). i think twice before sampling
hope this helps!
hope this helps!
1. I have no adverse reactions to sugar, damnit. I haven't eaten much of it, but what I have hasn't bothered me.
2. I work for a health insurance company, so felt no qualms about telling anyone about my surgery. I've had more opposition from friends/family than coworkers.
Good luck! Hope you get approval soon.
2. I work for a health insurance company, so felt no qualms about telling anyone about my surgery. I've had more opposition from friends/family than coworkers.
Good luck! Hope you get approval soon.
Open yourself to possibility and possibility will present itself.
1. I have no reaction to sugar, except that it sets me up to crave more and more. When I do eat it I try to eat it with my main meal, to sort-of mitigate its effect.
2. I told my boss but no one else at work. Friends and family all know. Now that I've lost 110 lbs, though, of course people at work notice and comment, and I feel a little like a fraud. Not sure the decision not to tell was the right one, and I may break down and tell the truth. I did tell one person at work because she was saying things like I was her inspiration, etc etc. We went to lunch, and she shared a medical secret of her own, and we mutually promised not to say anything to anyone else. I think she'll abide by it, and I know I will.
2. I told my boss but no one else at work. Friends and family all know. Now that I've lost 110 lbs, though, of course people at work notice and comment, and I feel a little like a fraud. Not sure the decision not to tell was the right one, and I may break down and tell the truth. I did tell one person at work because she was saying things like I was her inspiration, etc etc. We went to lunch, and she shared a medical secret of her own, and we mutually promised not to say anything to anyone else. I think she'll abide by it, and I know I will.
Height 5' 7" High Wt 268 / Consult Wt 246 / Surgery Wt 241 / Goal Wt 150 / Happy place 135-137 / Current Wt 143
Tracker starts at consult weight
In maintenance since December 2011.
1. I've had diabetes for years so sugar has been off my list for awhile. My blood sugar levels have been normal - in fact, great - since the surgery Monday though. Not much worried about sugar at this time.
2. I've told people I'm having the surgery. The people that would say something ugly about it also say ugly things because I'm fat and diabetic. And, the people who would be supportive if they only knew, know and can be supportive.
2. I've told people I'm having the surgery. The people that would say something ugly about it also say ugly things because I'm fat and diabetic. And, the people who would be supportive if they only knew, know and can be supportive.
Can't help much with #1. Since surgery, I have not had more than one small bite of any sugary food on any given day. So I'll have to wait another 18 lbs to find out. Will get back to you.
On #2 I have been completely open. Started a new job and am open there (after hire) simply because I'm still shedding weight rapidly (about 40 lbs since I started in August) and I'm not comfortable lying or fudging about how I'm losing. But this is a life philosophy thing with me - I'm just a very open person. I know some people are more private.
On #2 I have been completely open. Started a new job and am open there (after hire) simply because I'm still shedding weight rapidly (about 40 lbs since I started in August) and I'm not comfortable lying or fudging about how I'm losing. But this is a life philosophy thing with me - I'm just a very open person. I know some people are more private.
Highest weight: 335 lbs, BMI 50.9
Pre-op weight: 319 lbs, BMI 48.5
Current range: 140-144, BMI 21.3 - 22
175+ lbs lost, maintaining since February 2012
Before the surgery, I loved sweets, almost any kind. I never said something was too sweet. 10 days or so after the surgery I noticed that the shakes did not taste so good anymore. Anything very sweet makes me feel slightly nauseous. I threw out a bunch of shakes I use to like. So I think that its pretty common.
Second, I did not tell anyone except my parents, my best friend, and my boyfriend. No one else needs to know. Last year I talked with a few co-workers about maybe looking into the surgery and all I got was horror and ignorant stories. So when I finally decided to go for it earlier this year. I told no one. I dont need the negativity.
Good luck
Second, I did not tell anyone except my parents, my best friend, and my boyfriend. No one else needs to know. Last year I talked with a few co-workers about maybe looking into the surgery and all I got was horror and ignorant stories. So when I finally decided to go for it earlier this year. I told no one. I dont need the negativity.
Good luck
Almost any kind of high carb intake (not just sugar) can cause a condition known as "reactive hypoglycemia" (google it). Similar to the dumping syndrome experienced by some RNYers.
If anyone queries you about the surgery, just tell them you're having a sex change operation, that usually shuts them up!
Good luck, and hugs,
Fred
If it feels good, do it! And if it smells good, eat it!
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