Changes to Taste, Food Preferences

[chrystine 42]

Hello,

My surgery is a week from tomorrow and I started this journey a year ago today! Wow! Anyway, during the classes and info sessions we were told that our food preferences may change. I have always had a sweet tooth to the extreme. I have never polished off a lasagna or eaten a huge steak but I can eat a cheesecake, pint of ice cream, half package of oreos - you get the idea. If I didn't have a sweet tooth, and crave those food when I'm stressed, I wouldn't have a weight problem. I am just wondering if anyone has had a huge sweet tooth and lost it after gastric bypass. When I went gluten free a few years ago (very hard but I did manage to lose 25 lbs and felt much better), sweet foods had little appeal until I feel off the the wagon. Then I never quite got back on. I welcome other people's experiences. Thank you!

[Cupcake 801]

Hi first congrats on your choice to being healthy , I use to love sweets as well you will learn that your taste buds changes after surgery, I use to be able to eat cheese eggs and I love chocolate can't tolerate neither now and that's good because it's just empty calories anyway, my fixation is the gym now I go 5 days per week and it helps reduce stress. Once you see the new you trust me you will love the results, I am almost 6 months out and loving the new me everyone calls me ms skinny . Get ready to have energy like you never had before its so nice and not to mentioned the extra attention and buying clothes that you look good in. Be prepared for the haters as well because some people can't handel the new you but remember that's their issue and insecure not yours. Good luck .

[esskay77 785]

Well, that's difficult. So, physically, the cravings are not as strong and sweet things do not taste as good. But the head hunger--well, that's different. My head still craves those sweets. It is part of my food addiction. I would strongly suggest finding a good counselor and/or support group that deals with food addictions because this is what should help you to battle and understand those cravings. The main thing to know is even if you have those cravings, you should not be eating them. Of course, that is easier said than done. lol. I'm currently trying to find healthy alternatives so that when I do get those cravings and know that I'm not going to win this round, I can have something healthy that will still satisfy those cravings. For me, Sugar Free Chocolate pudding helps a lot. It's not the best but it's better than having a candy bar. Frozen grapes are another sweet substitute. Freezing them makes them a bit sweeter but also takes longer to eat.

I would love to hear if anyone has good healthy alternatives to sweets!

Also note that sweets can drag you down--stamina-wise.

[Cupcake 801]

Pumkin seeds yogurt,