Cravings are making me crazy

[dawson62704 20]

Surgery was September 26th. I've been doing pretty good, minimal pain and no complications so far. But mentally I'm having a harder time of it. Yesterday I was having such horrible cravings I couldn't think straight. It was not from hunger, just all in my head. Any suggestions?

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[melunruh 91]

I wish my hunger was just in my head. I was sleeved the same day and have been on clear sugar free diet since. The things I would do for a banana right now... I'm really looking forward to my post op Wednesday when I'll be cleared for some food.

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[KristenLe 5,979]

Surgery was September 26th. I've been doing pretty good, minimal pain and no complications so far. But mentally I'm having a harder time of it. Yesterday I was having such horrible cravings I couldn't think straight. It was not from hunger, just all in my head. Any suggestions?

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Distractions! Go for a walk, read, color, knit, paint, sit outside in the sun, paint your nails, etc.

Keep a list of all the great things you are going to do once you've lost weight and read it anytime you have a craving! Keep your eye on the prize!

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[MCE1205 47]

I'm 6 months post op. I always dreamed of what my first real meal would be which was sashimi tuna tartar. My surgeon said it was a perfect meal to have. I would torture myself by watching cooking and food shows and watching my husband cook (he's a great cook). I think I got bored because I wasn't eating. When I was able to start the soft food plan, I just couldn't get much down. I still don't feel terribly hungry but I can eat more and pretty much what I want. It won't be long before everything comes together. Try to be patient.

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[sandeeb 13]

@@dawson62704 I had surgery the same day and I too have cravings! I can't watch tv for all the cheeseburger pizza ads! I am told it gets better!

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[Raynbolite 302]

I dreamt of a buffalo chicken wrap since day 1 post op...now I am in wk8, finally can eat whatever I want...so I went out to dinner, got my wrap...ate a little...tasted amazing. Took rest home...decided to eat a bit more for an evening snack, and ran to the bathroom and vomited like crazy. I'd been waiting for this for 9wks and it made me puke. Seems what my cravings think i want and what my new stomach wants, are very different. Learning to eat all over again.

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[QueenOfTheTamazons 634]

Ive been dreaming of food for the past two weeks! And im not even post-op. It doesnt help that im in my home town for surgery and one of my favorite food joints (king eggroll) is half a mile away. Its torture... esp since i am on Clear Liquids only for surgery tomorrow.

[dawson62704 20]

Ive been dreaming of food for the past two weeks! And im not even post-op. It doesnt help that im in my home town for surgery and one of my favorite food joints (king eggroll) is half a mile away. Its torture... esp since i am on clear liquids only for surgery tomorrow.

Good luck, I've limited my TV viewing because of all of the ads and am reading more. For me it was a good distraction.

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[Havasumoma 250]

@@dawson62704 I had surgery the same day and I too have cravings! I can't watch tv for all the cheeseburger pizza ads! I am told it gets better!

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There is always Netflix

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[Sirmikael 59]

Ive been dreaming of food for the past two weeks! And im not even post-op. It doesnt help that im in my home town for surgery and one of my favorite food joints (king eggroll) is half a mile away. Its torture... esp since i am on clear liquids only for surgery tomorrow.

Good luck tomorrow. It's going to be a whirlwind, but you'll be happy when it's over.

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[jaysontapang 1]

I am my 8th day post op. Still on the Protein shakes, and broths.... I am doing ok however I miss having solid food. I would by campbells Soup and be so tempted to eat some of the solids in it... I went out to lunch with my family and ordered Mexican Soup and didn't touch any of the solids .... my mind is playing tricks on me right now. I know the broth is sufficient right now . But I was so used to eating was tasty and mentally satisfying and it's been so long

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