I am having such a hard time with avoiding sugar right now. I went shopping and in the discount section, there was a whole bunch of chocolate candy. OMG! I wanted some so bad, so instead of the candy bars, I allowed myself to buy the ultimate chocolate brownie. Wow. When I took a bite, my stomach did not like it one bite. But it tasted so delishious! Now I just want more sugar! Don't like that I gave in! So uncontrolled. Here again my thoughts lied to me. When will I learn? Does anyone elso struggle with this? How do you handle it?

It's not sugar for me. It even sounds kinda gross but I find myself craving a big thick juicy medium rare burger with extra cheese mayo and for some unknown reason butter

Talk about an arterie clogger lol. I'm still on pureed foods only right now so I know I can't have it... but I'm kinda worried. If the craving is this strong now, what is it going to be like when I can actually eat solid food again.

It's not sugar for me. It even sounds kinda gross but I find myself craving a big thick juicy medium rare burger with extra cheese mayo and for some unknown reason butter

Talk about an arterie clogger lol. I'm still on pureed foods only right now so I know I can't have it... but I'm kinda worried. If the craving is this strong now, what is it going to be like when I can actually eat solid food again.

Don't worry....you'll wrap your mouth around that big ole burger and olny be able to get 2 bites down if lucky!!!

I have had some sugar cravings as well but normally I can just eat some fruit and that satisfies the sweet-craving pretty well. I have craved chocolate and haven't really figured out a good fix for that. I had SF fudgecicles when I was on the liquid portion and I thought they were nasty so that's not an option...what I still struggle with missing is soda! I swear they put a secret ingredient in it that makes you addicted to it! I guess I'll get over that one though since I was told carbonated beverages are a no-no forever! . All of the sacrifices are worth it and I will just find healthier choices that shut my brain up!

Nate, i am with you! Cheeseburger over sweets for me too....((that is why i had sleeve, ate to many in the past)) and just because we/i want one, does not mean we/i will eat one...i know the rules, i know the restrictions, please no lecturing ... Thank you in advance for letting us/me voice our/my "head hunger"...

I'm two years out and I still battle sugar! Just every once in awhile I have to do the Sugar Demon Exorcism... AKA the Basics Bootcamp which I'm doing right now. I've had some hamburgers post op too. I can't even eat close to the amount I used to, though I don't think I've ever thought about putting butter on it... haha

Anyway, I'm just here to say I'm normal, I blasted through goal and I'm healthier and more fit than ever in my life. For me, I allow myself a little here and there but when I notice it's too often I have to curb the cravings.

I still love sugar. I'm trying to be a "normal" person, so I have a treat or two a week. I don't keep sweets in the house, don't eat unplanned snacks (most of the time!), and really try not to eat sweets two days in a row. If I do, the cravings really begin. We usually do have Atkins bars in the house, and I will occasionally have one, but I've had to really limit those, too. I do eat 4 bariatric calcium chews a day, as prescribed by my nutritionist. It bothers me that I'm keeping the sweet tooth going with them, but hey, just following orders!!! I prayed that I would hate sweets after my surgery, but, alas, I still love them.

It's not sugar for me. It even sounds kinda gross but I find myself craving a big thick juicy medium rare burger with extra cheese mayo and for some unknown reason butter

Talk about an arterie clogger lol. I'm still on pureed foods only right now so I know I can't have it... but I'm kinda worried. If the craving is this strong now' date=' what is it going to be like when I can actually eat solid food again.[/quote']

No worries bro. Those cravings will lessen. I'm about a month out and five guys isn't as appealing as it was a week or 2 out.

I found my fix for my demons. Because lord knows I love me some sweets (Brownie Sunday Please). Atkins bars. They are sweet. Around 150 calories on average, and like 3 net carbs at most. So I indulge when my body tells me I need sweets... Ie TOM. Just trying to do it the healthiest way I can. Before I would've grabbed a pack of cookies and a big glass of milk and eaten like 10...

I have had some sugar cravings as well but normally I can just eat some fruit and that satisfies the sweet-craving pretty well. I have craved chocolate and haven't really figured out a good fix for that. I had SF fudgecicles when I was on the liquid portion and I thought they were nasty so that's not an option...what I still struggle with missing is soda! I swear they put a secret ingredient in it that makes you addicted to it! I guess I'll get over that one though since I was told carbonated beverages are a no-no forever! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> . All of the sacrifices are worth it and I will just find healthier choices that shut my brain up!

Have you tried Weight Watchers Fudgecycles? Their the bomb!

Have you tried Weight Watchers Fudgecycles? Their the bomb!

I haven't but I will definitely have to check them out!! Thanks for the heads up

Okay, I totally understand your cravings....

However, I found a guy on YouTube who specializes in Protein recipes. I tried making his Turkey Chili for my family tonight. They loved it!

When I saw your post I wanted to share a chocolate brownie dish with you. We r planning to try this dish soon. He has Cookies, cakes and a chocolate mousse all made with chocolate protein mix.

Check his videos out and subscribe if u like it.

I hope this works! I've never tried posting a link b4.

Let me know what u think!

BTW, I'm two weeks Post -Op.

It's not sugar for me. It even sounds kinda gross but I find myself craving a big thick juicy medium rare burger with extra cheese mayo and for some unknown reason butter <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/ohmy.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Talk about an arterie clogger lol. I'm still on pureed foods only right now so I know I can't have it... but I'm kinda worried. If the craving is this strong now' date=' what is it going to be like when I can actually eat solid food again.[/quote']

Try eating/drinking some beef broth, close your eyes and imagine your eating that burger.

I would also suggest keeping busy. I find myself thinking like this and I snap out of it when I get busy.

Trust me, that beef will hurt going down.

My darn TOM still refuses to let me forget about chocolate.

What I crave most of the time is salty and/or crunchy Snacks, like Cheetos or Lays. Thing is, I've never been a big salt eater! I don't even use salt when cooking, and if I do it's seasoning salt. No idea why I'm craving salt so much.

I'm still fighting the sugar battle. I wish I would have never let myself slide so many days in a row and get my body re-addicted to it! My actions have caused an almost 2-month stall so that's been very discouraging and I totally let myself down. I didn't have any cravings really before I let sugar creep back in my diet...evil EVIL sugar. I know this journey isn't meant to be an easy fix and this goes to show we still have to make good choices and use our sleeve as a tool to help us lose the weight.

I'm still fighting the sugar battle. I wish I would have never let myself slide so many days in a row and get my body re-addicted to it! My actions have caused an almost 2-month stall so that's been very discouraging and I totally let myself down. I didn't have any cravings really before I let sugar creep back in my diet...evil EVIL sugar. I know this journey isn't meant to be an easy fix and this goes to show we still have to make good choices and use our sleeve as a tool to help us lose the weight.

What about having sugar substitutes? There are a ton of sweets made with Splenda and other sweeteners. While I am not saying to go crazy with sugar-free canines, it is better for you than canines with real sugar.