I won't be successful if I have a sweet tooth?

Bensmum1109 · November 17, 2005

I have a sweet tooth,but I don't believe it sabotages the band. I eat less, period. And to be honest, I don't really have food cravings of any kind any more!! I think that means my brain is starting to work with this band :-)

lildarlin · November 17, 2005

Cindy....are you ready.....I found this statement on the Inamed website!!!!!! Interesting huh? I think I want the band because I can't imagine going through life without ever being able to enjoy a piece of chocolate once in a while or my own b-day cake! The weight loss would definitely be worth it for bypass....by if you can't eat what is enjoyable in life, is it worth it?

ReneBean · November 17, 2005

There was actually a study done in one of the Obesity Surgery issues, I think. The sweet tooth folks lost weight more slowly - but there was no SIGNIFICANT difference - I think it was less than a 5% variance.

It's all about you. Are you going to eat 2500 calories a day in chocolate? If NOT, then you should be fine.

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La_madam · November 17, 2005

I'm a chocoholic and I am successful

Enough said!

burnsun · November 17, 2005

OH I have one big sweet tootha and I think it works great! I no longer eat a "big pack"- the 4 version of receces cup four minis is enough for me (actually to much sometimes.

Nykee · November 18, 2005

I eat alot of sweets and I am loosing...

Dont let that stop you!

Its worth trying!

lildarlin · November 18, 2005

Thanks all

chichigirl · November 18, 2005

That's unbelievable that you found that statement on Inamed's site of all places. The only adverse effects from having a sweet tooth are the same ones for those who are not banded. Foods high in sugar also tend to be high in fat and calories, not the best things to eat when trying to lose weight.

I have found that I have a lot more control over my choice of what I eat since being banded, and that includes sweets. On the otherhand, people who have gastric bypass, really cannot tolerate sweets physically. It causes something called dumping syndrome, a fancy term for sudden, severe, diarrhea without warning.

With the band, I like having the control and the reduction in desire for unhealthy food choices. I am a diabetic, so sugar is a real no no for me, but I do induldge in things with artificial sweetners, and that is what keeps my sweet tooth satisfied.

Cindy

Chunk · November 19, 2005

I am thankful that the sweets have never really held me captive with their tasty allure. However, I do enjoy an occasional dip in the pool of sugary bliss. That said, I have found Sugar Free Chocolate and other s.f. candies that provide a cozy respite from my hectic day. Give it a shot. Also, with this low carb fad happening you should be set in terms of finding low sugar foods.