I am almost 5 months post op and before surgery i was never a sweets eater. I used to eat a lot of bread and meat. Lately i have been craving sweets and i have no idea why ive never really ate them. Anybody else expierence this?

Yeah i have noticed some really intense sweet and salty cravings. I think its a our bodies trying to tell us something. Try some heart healthy dark chocolate. Maybe your body is craving the vitamins in it. I really enjoy sugar free pudding for my sweet cravings.

All I can say is - redefine everything you know!!! I have found is that no matter what, we still have a choice. We have stomach surgery, not brain surgery. So, remember, you know what is best to create the body you have worked so hard so far to start making, so those cravings that have are detrimental, but not monumental. Stay true to you, and evaluate yourself week, by week. Best of luck!!

I have sweet cravings occasionally too. Dark chocolate did wonders to help keep it in check. Also, if I want something sweet, there's always a protein bar. I don't have a problem giving into my cravings as long as they're "approved". I also don't snack just to snack. It's usually been after several hours of a meal and I'm feeling kind of empty but not empty enough for a meal if that makes sense. I just need a little something on my tummy. If I'm wanting salty/crunchy, I go for almonds. If I want chewy, I go for a cheese stick. The fact that I can think about what I'm having and act on it rather than just reaching for the first thing (that's usually the worst choice) and eat a small portion of it has really helped keep me sane. There's a sleeve friendly alternative for just about every craving I think. Something that'll give you the protein you need and help kill that craving.

I keep a bag of whole roasted almonds around here too. It makes a great quick SMALL snack. A small palmful of them satisfies my urge to crunch something, tastes good and has some Protein, without loading me up on salt. I buy mine at Sam's.

If I'm really craving chocolate, I'll have some. I don't keep it in the house, though, so getting it involves a drive or walk somewhere. I don't often follow through on that craving. I also like the Premier Nutrition Protein Bars that Sam's sells. They have a yogurt crunch flavor that works really well for me as a candy bar substitute. I keep one in my purse and use it as a Meal Replacement if I'm really busy during the day.

I admit I had to get the halloween candy out of the house quickly. I had NO self-control over it, but I luckily realized it quickly and gave the whole bag to a neighbor with small kids.

I have occasional chocolate cravings but I found Viactive Milk Chocolate calcium chews. I can (should) have two a day to get my Calcium in. They taste sort of like a softer, creamier, tootsie roll. Yum and they are just enough in your mouth to make you feel like you had something sinfully bad for you :blush5: .

Shae