Armygalbonnie

Your body is healing from surgery. This will play havoc on your blood sugar levels. Give it a little time.

I can relate to what you are saying PrinceVanHalen. If I can't have sugar without getting sick, it will be a great deterrent. Congratulations on your great weight loss! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you, Abby! I feel addicted to this site. I love all the info and encouragement I am receiving. You are doing an amazing job! You are quite an inspiration.

Congratulations and what an accomplishment! You are doing an awesome job!! Keep up the great work.

GREAT JOB!!!! What a change you've made!

Thank you for your suggestion. I will definitely seek help in this area. I know I need to start cutting back now, so it's more manageable.

I haven't had the surgery yet, but I'm really concerned about how I will manage sugar cravings. I binge on sweets. I didn't get over weight by eating too much good food; I just eat way too many sweets. After surgery, did your cravings subside? Now that you are having them again, I'm sure it has you concerned. I find I just have to do without, vs. thinking I can have a little bite. When people say, "A bite won't hurt", for me, it sure does. I hope you will find the strength within yourself to get past these cravings. You have come so far, and I know you can do it! Keep us the good work.

Congratulations!!!! Can't wait to hear how great you are doing on your journey.

What am awesome site!! I am in the beginning of this process so I have a long road ahead of me. I found this site and I'm very excited! Everyone is so supportive and informative. I just want to let everyone know how much I appreciate you. Bonnie Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Thank you so much for your comments! I was only thinking about the sleeve until yesterday, when I saw the Army surgeon who will refer me to the bariatric Dr. She had told me to not dismiss the bypass because she thought it was the best option for me. That scared me! I've actually been up since 0230 thinking about it. You make a valid point about reversible about permanent removal of most of the stomach. You've actually given me some relief! I think I'm just caught up in the whole idea of everything. I know how to lose weight, in that I lost over 100 lbs back in 2002. I was able to keep most of if off until 2012. I was hurt in Afghanistan, came home had 5 orthopedic surgeries and could no longer work out 6 days a week, 2 hours a day. My weight has just snowballed. I will never be able to workout again like I used to be able and I can't keep weight off without high intense physical activity. Guess I'm in that 95%, who can't keep weight off. Thank you so much for your support. I've just started the process so I'm sure I have several months ahead of me before the actual surgery. Best wishes for both of you. I look forward to watching your progress. Bonnie