Cravings

[mnmthomson 0]

I am just on my preop diet but I am craving everything under the sun. I just want to know if anyone can tell me if you craved or still do with the lap band or will these subside? I have heard that people dont really crave food afterwards since you arent hungry. I know I cant give in to these but what has help you?

[btrieger 21]

Immediately following surgery your hunger and cravings will probably dissipate.

Try brushing your teeth when the cravings are strong. Nobody ever wants to soil their freshly brushed teeth.

[shelyshely 0]

I have wondered the same thing, my first appointment is July 1st, so I'm not dieting as of yet.

With all other diets I've been on it seems like I start to crave foods I normally don't want. Like chicken fried steak, I never eat that until I'm on a diet then I want it BADLY. I know that I will get deathly ill if I eat certain things after the lap band, but how do you get past it. I like the brushing you teeth thing I have done that in the past and it cures a fleeting craving but some of mine become obsessions. How do you deal with those?

[btrieger 21]

Shely,

If you are just starting the process, do NOT treat it like a diet. Try to eat smart but don't rob yourself of your favorite foods.

Eat whatever you'd like but in moderation. Eat smaller portions than you usually do; cut it small and chew the hell out of it.

Try to stay away from fast food and don't drink regular soda; milk or juice.

[mnmthomson 0]

I know I will be able to have things in moderation later but its just this few weeks that are going to be hard because I cant have anything but shakes. And I also tend to want things I never eat until I am not allowed to have anything.

[tinksmom 0]

I found that as I found I could tolerate and enjoy my favorite foods the cravings went away.