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Hello eveyone. So I have been doing good with everything I am 1 little over 1 month post op.. So at work today they bring in my favorite desert of all time Donuts...GRRRRRRRRR!!! I want one so bad but I dont think that would be good for me. So I went to the fridge at work and brought out a Fat Free Jello pudding Cup. Have any of you all had these tempting times ?.if so how did you handle it. Trust I am fighting with all my will.

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I have a 6 year old and his treat on Friday when I take him to school is that he gets donuts from the shop down the street...he loves donut holes...and they are my weakness...so I steal one...and eat it in like 6 bites..never all at once...and it kills my sugar needs until the next week...I by no means am telling you to have one...cause honestly I don't think you could even eat one...they are soooooo sugary that I can't think of eating more than 1 donut hole...I do pretty good at getting all my Protein and Water in so I don't think 1 hole once a week will kill me.

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Wow I thought I was the only one having this donut thing. Yeah I think Im going to pass this week but next week dont know if I can stay away..lol thanks for your info

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Just think of my situation/problem. I'm retired law enforcement & think how hard it is for me to give up donuts. LOL. There's a joke in there somewhere.

When I go grocery shopping, I have to steer clear of the bakery shop. Just the aroma throughout the store gets me going.

Good luck to you & God bless.

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If you simply cannot kick your craving then ask a co-worker to split one with you, that way you won't eat the whole thing. (not that you would probably have room anyway)

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You can also go to theworldaccordingtoeggface, she's got a low carb recipe for donuts.....

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I don't really get CRAVINGS where I must get in my car, go to the store, buy and eat something. However, when I'm out with friends, and they order dessert -- I'll allow myself to have the smallest bite, barely 1/2 a spoonful. Like you said, the key is enjoying it slowly, appreciating the taste, and then PUTTING THE UTENSIL DOWN. This surgery is about lifelong changes, but it's not meant to be complete deprivation. The key is KNOWING how to enjoy without overindulging, being accountable, and knowing when to say, "no." I think enjoying a donut hole once a week, maybe more like every other week -- so long as your weight is coming off -- is not the worst thing in the world.

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My advice to all of you having this craving and urge is to actually go back and understand what the sleeve was created for. Some assume the main reason was to stop eating junk. Not saying you'll do but some people I crossed path with did.

The sleeve = Portion Control

So you don't have to feel bad about have junk food if it is in moderation. Just don't over do it. I actually implement the half rule. Eat half of everything and either save or throw out the rest lol.. Trust me it works and limits caloric intake...

So indulge just don't get arrived away! Lol

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You might not even be able to eat a donut. I haven't been able to. It got stuck in my throat and I had to hack it back up :-/

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I could have taken them or left them before... Now that I read your post I have a terrible hankerin' for a donut! I swear I can almost smell them..... :-P. I just finished reading a post about cup cakes with Peanut Butter frosting. Ohhh... Now I want a fresh, hot donut with Peanut Butter frosting! I'm outta control!

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Jimmy is spot on!

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Just think of my situation/problem. I'm retired law enforcement & think how hard it is for me to give up donuts. LOL. There's a joke in there somewhere.

When I go grocery shopping' date=' I have to steer clear of the bakery shop. Just the aroma throughout the store gets me going.

Good luck to you & God bless.[/quote']

Hahaha that is hilarious! I'm so glad you have a great sense of humor! Honestly where did that whole "donut" thing come from anyways?

Thanks for all you did as an officer and keeping us safe!

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I've heard good things about holeydonuts.net but haven't tried them myself. I'm super excited to try them but they are pricey with the shipping. Just an idea for other doughnut fans.

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Well thanks everyone for your input on my craving..I did have half of a glaze this weekend..and let me just say I'm over it..it felt terrible going down, and then afterwards I felt way to full and crummy. It was a self taught lesson..

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