Dear Forum Friends,

Today I met with my surgeon and decided to switch from the vertical sleeve gastrectomy to the gastric bypass. It is a complex decision. I still think that the sleeve is a fantastic procedure. But I've decided to switch to the gastric bypass (even though I am self-pay and it is costing me several thousands of dollars more) because, in his opinion, it will help me deal with my love of sweets/surgary foods. I have found this forum to be a source of inspiration. I will be switching to the forum for the bypass. I'm staying on the same pre-op liquid diet. I wish every person great success in his or her weight loss journey. I appreciate all of the insights and inspiration from the posts in this forum.

It's funny how some complaining about sugar but for me it's just as eating protein, 15 months out I can do 3-4 oz of steak in one seating and eat anything I want in ounces of course. I crave sugar more than before vsg and I do indulge from time to time. My only stay away thing is soda. It's tasteless and make me feel bloated. Been in maintenance by 8 months, lost 90 lbs, currently wt 148

It's funny how some complaining about sugar but for me it's just as eating Protein, 15 months out I can do 3-4 oz of steak in one seating and eat anything I want in ounces of course. I crave sugar more than before vsg and I do indulge from time to time. My only stay away thing is soda. It's tasteless and make me feel bloated. Been in maintenance by 8 months, lost 90 lbs, currently wt 148

i wonder whether eating more complex carbohydrates might curb the hunger for sugar. it's an idea.

I will sure try to eat more complex carb and will let you know