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Marvy

By Marvy, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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Marvy    1

Marvy
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I’m only about a week and a half out, but I am so craving being able to chew something crunchy, my team does not want patients to eat raw Veg or fruit for at least 3 months. Any suggestions of how to cope? I was assuming I would have way more sugar cravings (though I have those too) just curious if others have experienced this and how they got through it. Thank you.

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GivinItMyALL    169

GivinItMyALL
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I've been chewing on ice, and it helps...

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Deb9386    110

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5 minutes ago, GivinItMyALL said:

I've been chewing on ice, and it helps...

I've found ice helps too!

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Recidivist    1,141

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I think we all experienced it. I didn't find any solution and just toughed it out. It may seem like an eternity at the moment, but you will be able to eat some crunchy things sooner than you think. I really enjoyed some of the Protein chips from the Bariatric Pal Store when I could eat them--and I still do.

Two of my favorites:

https://store.bariatricpal.com/collections/protein-chips-and-crunchy-protein-snacks/products/bariatricpal-protein-potato-chips-sea-salt-vinegar-crunch

https://store.bariatricpal.com/collections/protein-chips-and-crunchy-protein-snacks/products/bariatricpal-protein-crisps-salted-caramel

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Mr Alley Gator    263

Mr Alley Gator
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I chewed on bananas chips and dried fruit chips i was not restricted for crunch at all

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Neller    114

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I’m only about a week and a half out, but I am so craving being able to chew something crunchy, my team does not want patients to eat raw Veg or fruit for at least 3 months. Any suggestions of how to cope? I was assuming I would have way more sugar cravings (though I have those too) just curious if others have experienced this and how they got through it. Thank you.

I don't have any answers but I feel you! I want a saltine cracker, and it's something I don't normally eat. Five days postop so it's a no go.

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