Carb cravings

[MCE1205 47]

I'm 11 weeks post RNY tomorrow. I've noticed that I'm developing a taste or a craving for carbs. I've been eating lots of fresh berries and melons and the luscious in season cherries but I'm starting to crave the bad carbs (mashed potatoes, Pasta, tortilla chips, etc). I rarely have an appetite but was wondering if others had this or any cravings. With meals I eat Protein first then veggies or fruit and get full before having a starch.

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[Armygalbonnie 643]

I haven't had the surgery yet, but I'm really concerned about how I will manage sugar cravings. I binge on sweets. I didn't get over weight by eating too much good food; I just eat way too many sweets. After surgery, did your cravings subside? Now that you are having them again, I'm sure it has you concerned. I find I just have to do without, vs. thinking I can have a little bite. When people say, "A bite won't hurt", for me, it sure does. I hope you will find the strength within yourself to get past these cravings. You have come so far, and I know you can do it! Keep us the good work.

[KristenLe 5,979]

I strongly encourage therapy with a psychologist specialized in bariatric surgery to learn how to cope with cravings and emotional eating. I went pre-op and it has helped. @@MCE1205 You may want to cut back a little on the fruits - they could triggering carb cravings.

[Armygalbonnie 643]

Thank you for your suggestion. I will definitely seek help in this area. I know I need to start cutting back now, so it's more manageable.

[Lema 236]

Two days in to the liquid diet, I started having these really weird cravings. I wanted something crunchy in my mouth even if it had to be lettuce. A week after I came out, I couldn't handle it anymore so I got a large bag of tortilla chips and have been munching on that for over a month now. I started doing this after I was allowed puréed food. When I want a snack and I have had it with fruits, vegetables and Protein shakes, I will eat about 3 or four of these chips, minus the salsa or anything else.

I taste only corn and salt but I don't know about the nutrition facts since I threw away the box that it came in..

It really helps. My one and only guilty pleasure at this point.

English is my 6th language so forgive me if my sentences don't make any sense at times!

Edited July 8, 2016 by Lema