Hi all,

I haven't had any cravings (except for watermelons) since my surgery. I love chocolate and was worried that I would give in to temptation. But after surgery, I cant stand sweets - especially chocolates.

But from last night, I've got this weird craving for potatoes. Not even for fries, I would settle for any version. I'm 4 months post-op and havent had even a bite of potato till now. Do you guys eat them? If not regularly, atleast once a while? If so what is your fav low-fat recipe with potatoes?

Thanks!

I have not had the surgery yet, but was just looking at my diet restrictions post op and it shows that I can add potatoes back in around 8 weeks out. I would think a baked potato with butter spray would be your most healthy option.

Go get a baby blue or red potato - the whole thing is about 1-2 oz...bake and enjoy! Consider some evoo/sea salt or a small bit of a very strong, sharp, finely grated cheese...

I had a friend "blend" the contents of a littel blue with a turnip and some red wine and bake it back in the skin. She loved it.

I eat mash potatoes, they where allowed in my mushy stage. Make your own and use light versions of the ingredients.

3 weeks was eating mashed potatos or baked potatos mashed up but not that often... more meat than potatos now

I ate baked potatoes (the insides only) at about 4 weeks out with butter spray and lite sour cream...unfortunately potatoes don't sit too well with me, so I tend to avoid them now.

I have I ate potato soup on my full liquid phase. When I crave something I eat it.

When I crave something- I eat it.

Not stuff-my-face-oh-my-god-I-ate-all-of-that-hide-the-wrappers eat.... But a small portion. I find if I give into the craving (in a reasonable way) I don't feel deprived or fixated and a small amount will fix the urge.

If you are far enough out- have your potato.... Just add in some extra cardio and resistance training to make good use of the carbs.

Enjoy the control your sleeve has given you!

When I crave something- I eat it.

Not stuff-my-face-oh-my-god-I-ate-all-of-that-hide-the-wrappers eat.... But a small portion. I find if I give into the craving (in a reasonable way) I don't feel deprived or fixated and a small amount will fix the urge.

If you are far enough out- have your potato.... Just add in some extra cardio and resistance training to make good use of the carbs.

Enjoy the control your sleeve has given you!

I love this post.

Pre-Sleeve I used to stuff my face with food I only sort of likes. If it was there, I'd eat it. Now I eat things that I really like or crave. If I'm ambivalent about a particular food then I pass it by.

Just get all your Protein in and enjoy a bit of potato. Eat the skin - it's good for you.

Why would you deprive yourself of something you enjoy and in correct size/portion is perfectly fine to eat?? As a vegetarian, I would be lost without potatoe- Obviously I eat them in a minimal way but I certainly don't deprive myself. I lived off of potatoe soup during my mushy phase and mashed potatoes too. Now I prefer a baked potatoe with greek yogurt and thats it. GO for it!!

Thank you for the replies, guys!!

I was so scared to eat potatoes because of the carbs. But you are right - eating a small portion will not be a problem. I'm usually good at avoiding temptation. This is the first time I even voiced out a craving. I mean, potato is not even my 'most fav' food. So this is really driving me crazy LOL