Why sugar free???

[shordee0751 0]

So I am 8 days post op and just realized I just ate yogurt... Not sugar free, not lite.

Why is it we are supposed to eat low fat and sugar free and for how long??

Thanks, all!

[TijuanaPlication 87]

Hi shordee, when you're as early out as you are I don't think it's as critical, as you're struggling to get enough calories in. As you recover and the swelling goes down you'll be able to get a lot more and yogurt is a slider food, so low sugar is a better choice (not everyone on here does low fat - it depends if you've allowed enough calories in your plan for full fat).

[readytolive 1]

I have long thought the sugar substitutes were way more unhealthy the sugar. I find it curious to have them promoted on any medical plan.

[MegInNOLA 531]

I don't eat sugar-free, either. I get headaches from artificial sweeteners. When I have something with sugar, it's a really small amount--and keep in mind, some people cannot tolerate any sugar without getting a sick feeling (like "dumping" syndrome) or having swings of their blood sugar--some folks who have been overweight for a while really have issues with carb intolerance. I'm not one of those, but I definitely try to limit my sugar intake because of the calories--I had the surgery in order to be able to eat properly for my health while losing weight, and heavy doses of sugary foods aren't good for me.

I also frankly don't worry about low-fat, although I prefer low-fat yogurt and cottage cheese. I use whole milk in my coffee and mostly low-fat everything else dairy, just by preference because of texture. Again, I'm not ravenously eating a bunch of fatty dairy--I couldn't even if I wanted to! I have a strict "no ice cream" rule for myself, since that is so easy to eat and overeat for me.

I find I get the worst feelings of pain and discomfort after eating certain foods that are high in fat content, perhaps because I don't have a gallbladder any more, but also because maybe Sleevie can't handle those, so I definitely avoid! I have tried (and will never eat again) a few potato chips and 2 chicken nuggets from Chik-fil-A that hurt more than anything I had eaten before--happily, I can live without those foods, even though I like the taste, because Sleevie hates them. There's lots of stuff I can eat and enjoy that's good for me.

If your surgeon or nutritionist gave you recommendations for eating, please follow those!! They're designed to help you stay healthy and make the most of the fabulous tool we've got!

Best--Meg

[Rootman 1,101]

SF is typically low cal but if you have problems with it like my wife (gives her diarrhea ) than just avoid it, watch your portion size and total caloric intake and you will do fine.

[shordee0751 0]

Thank you all! I can eat low fat just fine.... Just a mix up. I am planning on sticking to my dr's plan and going with lite and sugar free for now.