Craving Food

[kysia81 11]

So I don't feel hungry however I am craving food. I had my surgery may 15th and doctor said I can't eat anything I want that is soft! So chilli was great but only could have about 4 tablespoons. I am craving a sandwitch and a burger, I can't eat that yet so how can I get over the crave???

[deekaspor 89]

Learning to get over head hungry was difficult. It took me about a month and I still have little slips where I think oh I can have just a little of that. The best thing to help me keep it in control it how much of a risk and challenge I took to have the surgery. It was a major decision and expense, so don't screw it up over a burger.

[under construction 24]

Prior to surgery did you work on cutting out/down on sugars and breads? I've been working on this and have noticed my cravings have decreased significantly.

[kysia81 11]

Yes I cut out some sugars and most all bread. I never was a big bread eater and when I had some it was rye bread. However I am now craving it yet I never was a fan of bread. And I don't care if I eat sugary stuff. I eat a popsicle or some yogurt and I'm fine. But it seems like now after 10 days from surgery I am craving food more then I did before surgery

[NyanBunny56 12]

well, actually, there are lots of food blogs, i really had the help of watching the food network, or looking at pictures of food on food blogs, as silly as it sounds, it really helps

[under construction 24]

Since I am pre-op I wonder if I will experience something similar. I have heard that I taste buds/preferences may change after surgery. I wish I could offer some words of wisdom. I hope this ends quickly for you.

[Willow216 91]

I went through the same thing the first couple of weeks after surgery, I was craving everything especially carbs, macaroni, potatoes etc, but after a couple weeks I started losing taste for the things I was craving, I haven't had any macaroni or bread since right before surgery, I would have a little mashed potatoe in the very beginning after surgery cause it was easy to eat but after a couple of times I don't eat that anymore, the only thing close to carbs I want now are mashed turnips or cauliflower (which I never ate prior to surgery). I really don't want any of the other stuff anymore. The only thing I still crave once in a while is chocolate which I will have a hershey kiss a couple times a week and I'm good. I don't even want to hear about soda anymore and I was a diet pepsi freak, all I want to drink is Water now. This surgery has changed me alot! So I wouldn't worry about the cravings I'm sure they will go away after awhile.