I am a type one diabetic since age 30 (16 years); my BMI is 32. I attended a seminar with Dr. Matthew St. Laurent last Monday, and I am trying to decide if surgery is right for me. I am wondering if I'll be able to give up all of the food I love...bread especially. It is hard to imagine feeling satiated after a few bites of food. Also, being insulin dependent, how will I manage a clear liquid diet? I am afraid my blood sugar will drop and I won't be able to ingest enough carbs to get it back to normal fast enough. Anyone else have these issues?:tt1:

For me the road to restriction has taken a while, so I have been able to eat bread and breaded foods for part of the time. Now, I don't do much bread at all. Bread is something that I don't miss. At least I haven't yet.

My portion sizes have gradually gotten smaller, which has been a nice adjustment. Sometimes my eyes are bigger than my stomach, but I feel my way through it.

On the diabetic topic. I am not a diabetic, however I am sure you can have clear liquids with enough sugar to keep your levels up. You surgeon will be able to advise you on your diet.

Thank you, AngieB2009. I guess if it was easy to picture giving up the foods I love I would have already done it! Maybe it's natural to feel scared...