Cravings are returning

[mariecw 2]

I am about 20 weeks post-op and I was doing well but now I have noticed that the sugar cravings have returned. I am having a problem resisting. I want to be committed to be eating healthy how can I get over this hurdle.

[LosinginTX 3]

I'm not having sugar cravings but, I am having strong cravings for things like hamburgers and Mexican food. I finally did have a turkey burger and just ate the meat and lettuce and Tomato. It was good but, just not the same as biting into one.

[Annek2014 58]

I periodically have cravings for soda. It does pass, but not without a fight.

[Rebecca Jo Ragon 33]

Have you tried searching for recipes similar to what you are craving that are bariatric friendly? I know that pinterest and other sites have lots of recipes that have been modified to leave out carbs and sugar for us bariatric patients. Maybe you could find a recipe for something you have been craving that has been modified and will satisfy the craving. That is how I have dealt with my cravings. I hope this helps.

[drmeow 323]

I'm not post-op yet but as someone who has always had a sweet tooth and cravings, this is something I do worry about after surgery. I know that when I've done very low carb diets, the cravings went away, but as soon as I allowed myself the smallest amount of something creeping in, they came back with a vengeance. So maybe look at what you are eating and see if there is something a little too carby that could be triggering this. Even the Protein shakes (and esp bars) sometimes have too many carbs. Even some artificial sweeteners can raise blood sugar in some people, acting just like sugar.

Right now, pre-op, when I crave something sweet after eating (years of dessert have conditioned me) I eat a small dill pickle. The sourness does cancel out the sweet cravings.