Have your preferences for food changed?

[Luana526 61]

Notice I said "preferences," and not "choices." I know I'm going to have to make different choices after surgery, but someone I know who was sleeved said that his preferences changed a lot. Foods he loved he no longer desires and foods he didn't care for before surgery are his new favorite. Am I still going to like pizza? ? I don't want to say good-bye!

[SherB 220]

I lost all cravings for sweets. I think that is a good thing except sometimes Protein Drinks are a bit too sweet. I also cannot stand eggs, just the thought of them. I can cook a recipe with them but not just eat an egg, no matter how it is cooked. I probably could still eat some pizza but haven't had any. LOL

[Ree 215]

Say goodbye to pizza because it's better for you if you don't crave it and bad for your body.

Yes my food preferences changed a lot and for the good. I lived off of chicken wings, literally ate them almost every day. Now when I think of how much fat is in them it literally makes my stomach turn. We use to be a huge carbs family and now I haven't touched rice since before my surgery.

I also notice that if I skip a day of exercising I start to feel lazy and almost want to turn to comfort foods. So I do my best to get in exercise every single day, usually for me that means walking a mile at minimum. It helps me to keep on track for the rest of the day with my food intake and it makes me feel better during the day and have a clearer mind.

[Ava324 413]

I'm sorry to admit that my cravings for sweets are worse than ever. Raging sweet tooth. My herbal tea can't be sweet enough. I switched to natural zero-calorie sweeteners to be kinder to my gut bacteria, but I crave just as badly. I know there's all sorts of brain chemistry and hormonal stuff going on about it, but I'm just not ready to tackle that beast yet. Soon.

[dianalvrs 32]

Addicted to organic Peanut Butter (no sugar) ????????????????

[Luana526 61]

Ava324, that's why my friend said! He wasn't a sweets eater before but now he craves them. On the other hand, he used to eat chicken wings, fried chicken, anything chicken, and now he cannot bear the thought of chicken! I'm also not a sweets eater, so I'm very curious about what post-surgery will be like.

[Kindle 8,667]

I still love all my old favorites, but I do find myself seeking out healthy foods I never really bothered with before. I do indulge in pizza, baked goods, chocolate, deserts and alcohol on occasion but I don't really crave any of them. The biggest addiction I've developed is for mixed nuts and Peanut Butter. Gotta have a bit everyday or I start "jonesin"

I wouldn't worry about your tastes changing. If you don't like pizza postop then you won't miss it. I'm actually excited about all the new foods I've discovered and prefer to eat over the chips and candy and fried junk I used to eat (and love) everyday.

[BellaLuce4 261]

Getting sleeved Tuesday, I'll be finding out soon and a bit nervous. Any suggestions?

[Luana526 61]

Oh my goodness, Tuesday! Breathe, breathe . . . I can't even imagine how nervous I'm going to feel! I'm sure you're excited, too! Please come back on here and let me know if your food preferences change. I know--it'll be awhile. You'll have to follow that clear liquid for a few weeks. Good luck!! I wish you the best!

Edited September 14, 2014 by Luana526