MSRezab

Hi! Im new here. Ive been considering the gastric sleeve for the past few years and the reason I havent gone through with it is because I am afraid that it will worsen my Fructose Intolerance. I have it mostly under control right now and havent had any issues for a few weeks. I cannot have any naturally occuring sugars (as in Fruits, honey etc), no sugar alcohols (xylitol, mannitol, Sucralose etc. Mostly found in sugar free products) and foods with long fructal chains cause issues as well. (veggies, and some foods like breads) I also have a hard time if there is something that is HIGH in sugar. (like frosting. It kills me every.single.time) I am also somewhat lactose intolerant. (meaning I can have hard cheeses but nothing else with dairy. A glass of milk would have me writhing in pain for hours)
Other than Fructose and lactose intolerance, my only other health problems is my asthma. Not diabetic, no heart issues etc.
Is there anyone else out there who has gone through the sleeving process with Fructose Intolerance? Ive talked to some dietitians and because it is not very common (or, not commonly diagnosed. Most people think they have IBS when its really Fructose Intolerance) nobody knows what I can and cant have and therefore, they are not able to tell me if this would be an option for me. What Im concerned about is not being able to eat some of the foods Im actually able to tolerate. These are the foods I can tolerate
banana (up to 1/4) Corn (up to 1/2 cob) Butter (in moderation) Bacon Rice Cuties Lettuce (in moderation) Hard Cheeses Beef Tortilla (up to 2 per day) Grapes (3-5) Spinach (in moderation) Sour Cream (up to 2tbsp) chicken Orange (unknown) White Potato eggs pineapple Green Beans Turkey (low sodium only) strawberry (up to 5) Celery Almond Milk Canteloupe Anyone have any thoughts on if I would be able to make a post-op diet work with these foods? (or some of these foods)
Any help or insight would be GREATLY appreciated!!

My husband has named his Steve the Sleeve.

I'm looking forward to just general respect - something that is sorely lacking when you're on the plus size.
Of hopping on the train during peak hour and not feeling like a terrible person because I go over into the other seat a little bit.
Of being able to fit in a plane seat & travel.
To have a man look at me across the room & smile cause he thinks I'm pretty and not because he and his mates are having a joke about my weight.
To wear pretty bras again and show off my cleavage (thought it might be a bit saggy!!!).
To maybe finally feel worthy of love, success, anything!
Of not feeling ashamed of myself anymore for nothing more than being fat.

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Thank you for your responses. It gives me a degree of peace.....I appreciate your honesty. I feel as if I am approaching a cliff and hearing your stories give me more strength to jump off the cliff and know that it will be ok. It is the most frightening thing I have done in my life.

Thanks for posting this! I had the same questions! Can I ask which surgeon youre going to? Were in the same town and Im assuming that if your husband works for the city of Des Moines, we have the same kind of insurance. (Im in public works)
Hoping for a surgery date in fall/winter some time!

I am hoping for Sept or October. Just begining the process right now. Good luck to you!

I have my first meeting April 18th. My husband and I are both hoping to have this done. (Probably a few weeks apart) just ready to get this process started!
I'm most concerned about my IBS/fructose intolerance being an issue after surgery. However, nobody can really answer this question because the fructose intolerance isn't as diagnosed here in the states as opposed to Australia. (I'm from the us) it's not common knowledge to docs here like it is in AU. The only way to know if it will be better or worse, is to do the surgery.

I am hoping for Sept or October. Just begining the process right now. Good luck to you!