3-month post-op food cravings bread and cookoes

[bakawaka 108]

For the first since since surgery (post-op 3 months) Cookies ad bread were placed in front of me at a lunch and I craved them. I resisted them and ate an Atkins Protein Bar instead. But my brain kept telling me, "your stomach can handle bread and cookies." What is your experience post ? Do you ever eat bread or cookies? My surgeon's office recommends avoiding bread if possible because of the carbs. I agree, I am afraid that if I open the door to eating bread again, I will always eat it.

[libra_lisa 136]

Oh yes I'm only a month and some days post op but I'm craving bread, wouldn't dare touch the stuff but I want waffles so bad!! I hope it gets better oh and I'm craving sweets too!

[michelecaples 224]

bread is digusting when you have to break it down to applesauce consistency. I hate bread now. Cookies burn the pouch and make you dump. Eat a cracker instead

[kristy3k 1,133]

Any carbs like bread or crackers makes me feel so sluggish... I avoid them even after a year my head still craves them but I really don't like the after affects. I haven't tried cookies... Never was much of a sweet eater... But lord those carbs....

[monken 135]

For the first since since surgery (post-op 3 months) Cookies ad bread were placed in front of me at a lunch and I craved them. I resisted them and ate an Atkins Protein bar instead. But my brain kept telling me' date=' "your stomach can handle bread and cookies." What is your experience post ? Do you ever eat bread or Cookies? My surgeon's office recommends avoiding bread if possible because of the carbs. I agree, I am afraid that if I open the door to eating bread again, I will always eat it.[/quote']

I have a friend that had bypass Years back she told me when she wants something like a cookie she had just one. Her MD told her that is the key. Just because one goes down easy doesn't mean two,three our four will.

Satisfy that want. Same as that fork of birthday cake!

[michelecaples 224]

And know that your body will tell you if youve made a mistake. Dumping sucks

[music1618 879]

I have eaten both and my doc says it is ok if I can tolerate. The key is to eat enough to satisfy the craving. Last week I wanted Peanut Butter on toast and had it several times that week. Just one slice and I was fine. When I want sweets I eat just a bite and I feel ok. If I sat down an eat an entire slice of cake I would be so sick, but that one bite and my head says thank you and my stomach is nice enough to allow my head one bite.

[music1618 879]

I will also say my doc office does not have us count carbs or calories. They say eat lean and clean and everything will fall into place. He also says it is better to have real sugar than the fake sugar.

[worm2872 635]

Mine is basically the same way. Carbs are part of my diet in small amounts. Ill have crackers and a half a slice of toast on the weekends. I have had bites of cake and Cookies and that's enough. Not often but it keeps my sanity. Also I have a cast Iron pouch Not much bothers me so it is all will power.

[Dionna 9]

I am 4 months out, I have also craved these things, I can tolerate a 1 slice wheat bread toasted, with Peanut Butter or something on it, but I usually tear off the crust! I have also had a cookie before but I usually eat a couple teddy grahams when I'm craving something sweet, but mainly stick to crackers.

[heather200202 73]

This is going to sound really disgusting but if I'm craving something that we shouldn't eat, I put it in my mouth, chew it and spit it out then wash my mouth out with Water. It feeds my craving and yet I'm not swallowing it and gonna regret it later.

Highest Weight: 331 Surgery Date: 11/26/12 319lbs Current Weight: 257 01/28/13 Goal Weight: 157

[kiwiladydee 402]

Hi Heather, I do that all the time. I don't think it's disgusting. Sometimes I sniff other people's food like a dog it satisfies me mentally.

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[heather200202 73]

Hi Heather' date=' I do that all the time. I don't think it's disgusting. Sometimes I sniff other people's food like a dog it satisfies me mentally.

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I personally don't think is disgusting...no different then trying something and spitting it out if you don't like it. I've done that plenty of times post op too. I smell food all the time too. My friends and family have gotten used to. Lol Has anyone smell or taste changed since surgery?

Highest Weight: 331 Surgery Date: 11/26/12 319lbs Current Weight: 257 01/28/13 Goal Weight: 157

[monken 135]

This is going to sound really disgusting but if I'm craving something that we shouldn't eat' date=' I put it in my mouth, chew it and spit it out then wash my mouth out with Water. It feeds my craving and yet I'm not swallowing it and gonna regret it later.

Highest Weight: 331 Surgery Date: 11/26/12 319lbs Current Weight: 257 01/28/13 Goal Weight: 157[/quote']

LOL LOVE IT

HW 250/1st Lapband 198/2nd Lapband 232/Pre conversion 2/6/13 to bypass 232. Currently,206.6

[sassy14 178]

I personally don't think is disgusting...no different then trying something and spitting it out if you don't like it. I've done that plenty of times post op too. I smell food all the time too. My friends and family have gotten used to. Lol Has anyone smell or taste changed since surgery?

Highest Weight: 331 Surgery Date: 11/26/12 319lbs Current Weight: 257 01/28/13 Goal Weight: 157