Weird Cravings Since Surgery?

[mchez1986 6]

I was sleeved on 12/8/2011, and am on soft foods, I can pretty much handle whatever I eat as long as I take my time and chew it well, but lately I am craving hot stuff!! If I have chili I want to put hot sauce in it, when I have fish, I wanna put hot sauce on it. I know my NUT said that food tastes change, but I never liked hot things in the past...Anyone else have weird food cravings since surgery?? :biggrin:

[clk 3,519]

Heck, after being sleeved and living on liquids for weeks on end it's no surprise your taste buds want flavor!

I never really enjoyed spicy foods prior to surgery but I LOVE them now. I think part of it is that I still eat such small portions, and spicy or very flavorful foods feel satisfying and sort of replace the enjoyment of that overstuffed feeling I'd aim for after every meal. If I can't eat much, I want to make every bite wonderful, not bland and boring!

~Cheri

[minniekitty 44]

I get random cravings every once in awhile. It's just weird, because since being sleeved I don't really think about food that much. But, sometimes I'll just think "Ooh, this food sounds good. I want to eat it NOW." The cravings usually aren't triggered by anything, either.

I do enjoy different foods than I used to, too. I can understand wanting spicy food or food with a lot of seasoning that add flavor. Really greasy food or food high in starchy carbs make me sick now.

[sleeve 4 me 910]

YES! My sleevie loves candy, and steak now. It's sooooo weird!!!!!!!