********** Why is this happening? ************

[gregthegroove 130]

So my wife claims that this sounds hormonal because she was like this being pregnant. But my biggest problem right now, is that the on,y thing that sounds appealing to me when I'm thinking about what to eat is anything carbs. Wether it's those little 5 oz mashed potato or Mac n cheese microwaveable cups, some rice, some little soft Pasta stars, a baked potato.

meat just sounds very gross to me when I think about eating it. I was a meat eater before. So what's happening now, if you ask my opinion, is that my weight loss has kinda stalled (I'm 6 weeks out), I was losing anywhere between 4-5 or 6 lbs even, I'm lucky to lose 2 and go up randomly etc... I think even though I'm eating like 600-700 cals/day, it's mostly carbs with Protein only coming from a Protein shake and Nugo 10g Protein Bar. (The high Protein Quest bars just don't taste good). So, I'm not eating enough real protein or meat.

Is this happening to anyone else? Meat just doesn't sound good, but anything carbs does. I will try eating more yogurt, eggs and string cheese sticks etc... But I'm really hoping I'm able to make meat sound good to me again soon, as I think my weight loss will only improve and become more consistent with eating more protein with every meal.

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

Well, that's a bummer. Because eating a high carb / low Protein menu is going to slow your weight loss down fast.

You're also burning daylight, because the first 6 months is the fastest weight-losing portion of the journey.

You asked, "Why is this happening?" Simple. You crave carbs now because you're eating carbs now. Not the other way around.

The only way to kill the craving for highly processed carbs is to stop eating them. Cold-turkey.

However you can manage it, get back to Proteins, healthy veggies. If you can't do that, you're probably going to be one of those patients who, a year out, thinks WLS failed them.

Good luck.

[honeybunz 139]

Upping my Protein helped with my carb cravings. Good luck to you!

[finediva 979]

@@gregthegroove yes,@@VSGAnn2014 is correct about the eat more carbs crave more carbs. During my two week pre op diet from hell, I battled the caffeine, carb and sugar devils. I won and thankfully I lived to tell about it on these boards. Since surgery I'm happy to say none of them have come back. I don't know what's going to happen as I get further out and reintroduce more foods into my diet. Right now the most carbs I get is from the 10 to 16 ounces of skin milk I use daily with my unflavored Protein Powder. I have yet to eat potatoes, Pasta, bread or rice. I know I need to introduce some non starchy veggies, but I work so hard on the Protein part that I get filled up and there's just no room. Try to completely back off the carbs. Best.

[RJ'S/beginning 5,357]

There are some great Tofu substitutes out there. i had a tofu and bean chili the other day that rocked. Nuts are a good choice as well. I have had some new experiences with tofu that are quite satisfying. Try that for now.

Not only will your weight loss slow down but you will also start losing your hair quickly and more then you thought possible. Nails will be effected and skin as well.

Maybe some fish will help as well.

Just keep trying Protein and don't give up okay! You got this!

[gregthegroove 130]

It's not even that I'm against veggies or fruit either. I love to eat them as well. I make veggies all the time and have a couple fruits every day. That's not it. I also don't think I'm also just craving carbs because I'm eating a lot of them. It's not like I'm purposely just eating or craving them.

My point is, that I was a huge meat eater before surgery. It's well documented that hormones can change what you liked before vs what you like now. I tried eating a chicken sausage yesterday, previously one of my favorite things before surgery. I ate it all but the last half was literally forced. Same thing with chicken breast etc...

[BellaLuce4 261]

Taste buds change and change again from what I've been reading. I know mine did.

But Protein is critical right now. I wasn't doing well with meat in the beginning so I used a lot of dairy Protein, but definitely not carbs.

The dairy helped me through and now I'm getting better with meat

Fat free sugar free mini Ricotta cheese cakes have become a favorite of mine. I spent a lot of time searching homemade recipes for alternative protein sources that appealed to my new taste buds.

Find what u r craving that's protein based and get off those carbs, the craving should dissipate. That will help the physical cravings....The mental part is something only you can work on. Good luck????