Sugar Cravings

[mendymayhem 52]

Hi All,

I'm wondering about sugar cravings after surgery. Have any of you lost a desire for sweets since being sleeved? My surgery is October 22, and I really want to lose the craving for sweets. Last week I was distracted by it thoughts of cheesecake and ice cream! Of course I didn't have them ( I finally went for a no sugar added frozen yogurt

Yesterday). I just hope that I can lose the cravings and not have to fight it anymore. Thanks for your input!

[ashleyxx 277]

I noticed I have more now then I did before surgery, I do use Splenda in my coffee everyday though, I have heard sweetners cause you to crave more, so it might be a reason I do.

[5DoxieMom 87]

I'm 6 months out, and still crave some sweets....Its a battle. But, I have found out that white carbs are addictive....the more you eat them, the more you crave. So, I try really hard to stay away from them. When I want something sweet, I usually have a Protein Shake or bar. Sure, it doesn't taste as good as a Peanut Butter twix, but I just try to keep reminding myself that stuff is like poison. This surgery isn't magic, but it sure does make things a lot easier!

[Deva43 2]

High Protein foods or shakes helps with craving it helped me with mine because it keeps you full and not really wanting anything else.

And it helps with the snacking in between meals also and with that being said my weight loss progress has be great by doing it that way.