Cravings

[Kris loves sea turtles 0]

Hello, all. I am new here. I am pre-op. I am excited but also really nervous. Mostly about controlling cravings. I have strong cravings for sweets/carbs every day. I am trying to change my diet pre-op so that I can create better habits but I am finding it really hard and I give in to the temptations. My biggest fear with the surgery is that afterward, my cravings will return and I won't be able to control them. I have like almost zero will power, too, which doesn't help. Can anyone tell me what cravings are like after the surgery? Do they go away? Do they come back with a vengeance?

[joeg 27]

My experience is i also like sweets and carbs. Since my surgery april 3rd i dont have cravings for that stuff at all. I could realy live on Protein Drink and Water i only eat because i know i need the nutrition.
Hw 378
Sw 323
Cw 290
You'll just have to stick to there plan it works

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[DaleCruse 756]

With all due respect, you're trying to solve a problem you don't yet have. I had cravings shortly after surgery but about two or three weeks later they went away. I bet yours will too. Good luck!

[Navigating the Wilderness 824]

I had the same problem as you, and after 3 months post-op I still have them, but they are further and further apart from each other, and it is easier to resist.

[Kris loves sea turtles 0]

Thanks for all the help and insight! Did any of you do anything pre-op to try and cut back on eating sweets and carbs to prep yourselves?

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[Navigating the Wilderness 824]

1 minute ago, Kris loves sea turtles said:

Did any of you do anything pre-op to try and cut back on eating sweets and carbs to prep yourselves?

I did not, but would highly recommend doing so.

[Kris loves sea turtles 0]

Can you tell me why? What struggles did you have by not doing so? Thank you!!

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