Post-op cravings for bread

[bakawaka 108]

I am 3.5 months post-op. I have not had any bread for 5 months. I am not craving it. But I find myself starting to think about it. Surgeon's office says many people's cravings return after 6-12 months post-op and to resist eating bread ever again if possible. I agree - better ever to eat bread again. But for those of you who are several years post-op, what are your experiences with bread? I am not worried about losing weight. I am concerned about long-term maintenance. I do feel some fear about craving carbohydrates again. I notice that at 3.5 months post-op, I am able to eat ore food and a greater diversity of food. I have vomited only one time throughout the entire experience. I have experienced dumping only one time. I was hoping for more dumping to help retrain the brain. What are your experiences? All insights are deeply appreciated!

[jerz 251]

Heard this was a good "bread"

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[colorado 21]

I am 7 months post op and do find myself wanting bread - and have had some at about the 5 month mark. I am happy with a bite or two and really find it fills up my new stomach too much to get in the Protein. The bite or two satisfies my brain and mouth and has worked thus far. I think saying NEVER eat something just sets yourself up for failure. Making the decision to eat less of everything is much more realistic. But your Dr may have a specific reason they have told you this and I would ask them why they say NEVER and what rationale they have for this direction.

[kmiller 146]

I am 10 months post op and I've been able to eat bread for a long time. I RARELY do it, however. I find that if I want to have a piece, I do. For me, moderation is the key. To say or think I will never be able to have foods I like again just makes me want it more, so if I want it, a very small piece is what I allow myself occasionally. I hope that helps.

[lisamedinafw 53]

I am 4 years post-op. Plain white bread hurts my pouch, even now. I have gotten used to whole grain- the denser, the better. I have had a resurgence of desire for continued success, so for the last two weeks I have avoided any processed carbs. I want to stay in control of my choices and habits, so not eating breads, etc helps me to stay in control.

[bakawaka 108]

I am 10 months post op and I've been able to eat bread for a long time. I RARELY do it' date=' however. I find that if I want to have a piece, I do. For me, moderation is the key. To say or think I will never be able to have foods I like again just makes me want it more, so if I want it, a very small piece is what I allow myself occasionally. I hope that helps.[/quote']

My surgeon's office says that eating bread stimulates appetite for more bread. That's certainly my experience pre-op. I could eat the entire bread basket at a restaurant table. I am post op using high Protein Atkins bars to handle cravings for bread. So far it is working. I fully agree with the idea that saying "never again" to a food provides a setup for wanting it. That is certainly my experience. Example: I said "never again" to wine. I wanted it during a meal. I took a few sips and did not like it. But I did not feel deprived because I took tiny sips of it. I hope that bread works the same way for me because I am sure that at some point I will try bread again.

[kiwiladydee 402]

bread was trigger food for me. I've eaten a small piece. I would advise waiting or o Lu on a special occasion. I tear a tiny piece into 10 different piece.

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