Post Surgery: Do You Have Problems With Carb Addiction ?

[Jachut 487]

well, today I've eaten yogurt, a banana, a kiwifruit, crackers with cheese and a sweet biccie or two because they were on the table in the staff room (and teachers never pass up free food!!). So on the whole I eat carbs!

[eyeononederland 27]

Sounds like there is not alot of stress related to taking in less carbs post surgery.

P.S. Can anybody confirm this ?

If someone is used to eating crap they shouldn't and expects to suddenly be "cured" of that because of surgery, then, yeah, they might find themselves stressed out due to unrealistic expectations.

My doc doesn't restrict carbs after surgery, but when your stomach becomes significantly smaller and getting the Protein you need becomes paramount, you will have to choose between living a more healthy life or continuing to eat the junk that got us here in the first place.

I'm not cutting all carbs out, I'm basically "practicing" cutting out the foods that cannot take precedence in my diet post-op (foods that never should have from the beginning).

[fourmyboys 6]

I'm a week in after surgery. I've had only liquids for a week. Before the surgery I was two days just on liquids. Those two days before were hard for me. After the surgery however I was not hungry for anything, up until the 2nd day after the band surgery. Yes... missing food will be there I'm finding out. I was told to fill up on Protein with a Protein Drink. It has helped.

[NWgirl 574]

Help!!! I had surgery on march 19. I have not had any restriction until now!! I had my first fill and could still eat a lit!! Then two weeks ago i had another fill. I felt a little different but was able to eat. Well today i went again for a fill. I got home and tried to eat and it got stuck or something. Im in sooo much pain and im miserable right now. Slime in my mouth. Sick. Hurts!! Help!!

you should be on liquids the first 24 hr after a fill due to swelling.

[marketingdude 79]

http://www.livestron...stomach-ulcers/

http://www.healthy.n...s_and_GERD/2396

Here are a couple of websites that explain how in some cases caffeine is associated with ulcers. I am sure it is just in extreme cases but if you already experience reflux or IBS ( like I do), it might be best to stay away from it.

Thanks for the forward. Will check it out. In terms of caffeine, I've been drinking a pot of coffee a day for almost 20 years. I know its not good (so don't stone me for this) but never had any experience in terms of reflux or anything like that.

Now that I'm married....my wife makes me coffee everyday that is not as strong and notice I drink alot less coffee now. Anyway, I'll check those links out.

Success to you !

[kbliss78 123]

Unfortunately the "mushy phase" is usually carbs. I went through carb withdrawal pee opt then had to have some soft foods like cream of wheat and pudding and some mashed potatoes and now I feel like I need to try again bc I am starving and craving. Haven't had a fill yet.