I just had gastric sleeve surgery a week ago, so of course I'm on my three week liquid diet. But I have a question. Has any of y'all experienced strange food cravings? Because I feel like I'm pregnant again. (Which I'm not ) I'm just really craving a big meaty steak and dark chocolate and and a really good salad. I know sounds silly, but I'm just curious if it's just me or has anyone else had this experience after surgery?

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I've seen alot of people crave salad. Be sure you are taking your Vitamins - although I often crave steak sometimes it can be a sign of iron deficiency. Although it's probably that you're damn hungry! Try having something savory like broth. Stay strong!

Can't do Vitamins right now. Not until after my two week follow up with my surgeon. But once I get the ok, I hope taking Multivitamins will subside those cravings. And yes im doing the beef and chicken. But your absolutely right ! I am hungry. Lol !! But thank you for your post, it helps.

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Can't do Vitamins right now. Not until after my two week follow up with my surgeon. But once I get the ok, I hope taking multivitamins will subside those cravings. And yes im doing the beef and chicken. But your absolutely right ! I am hungry. Lol !! But thank you for your post, it helps.

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It's so strange how different plans are - I start vitamins immediately.

Can't do Vitamins right now. Not until after my two week follow up with my surgeon. But once I get the ok, I hope taking multivitamins will subside those cravings. And yes im doing the beef and chicken. But your absolutely right ! I am hungry. Lol !! But thank you for your post, it helps.

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It's so strange how different plans are - I start vitamins immediately.

Yeah, I was told not to by the nutrientionist and my Dr. Now I can B13 liquid, but that's it for right now.

Oh will go figure . :/

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Sorry stupid spell check lol , I mean B12. I can have that after surgery.

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Yes, I am too hungry. I have no idea what to eat on a puree stage and I do not cook. I just ate one fried chicken wings an a sugar free popsicle. Which was soooo satisfying.

Yes, I am too hungry. I have no idea what to eat on a puree stage and I do not cook. I just ate one fried chicken wings an a sugar free popsicle. Which was soooo satisfying.

There's alot of great puree options. Google puree recipes for Bariatric Surgery.

Yes, I am too hungry. I have no idea what to eat on a puree stage and I do not cook. I just ate one fried chicken wings an a sugar free popsicle. Which was soooo satisfying.

Pintrist has great puree food ideas.

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Yup! I had cravings JUST like when I was pregnant as well. I wanted tacos soooooo bad! There were several cravings I had (seafood was another) but that was one that lasted for about a week. I still get cravings even now but it has lightened up now that I'm 1 month out. First few weeks were the hardest I think. Now I'm so focused on trying to figure out food that will give me more protein without all the carbs that if I do have a craving, it's fleeting because it usually doesn't fit with what I NEED for that day.

@LJDavenport: I didn't have much of an appetite for a few months after surgery, but did have cravings - mostly for some salad and highly seasoned food of any variety. I made sure that my food choices fit the parameters of my plan and were high Protein, otherwise, I couldn't meet my daily protein goal. 1/2 to 3/4 cup is still about all I can eat at a meal so I make sure I enjoy what I'm eating. It's still hard to get in a lot of veggies and a little bit of fruit each day. I still supplement my protein intake with a daily Protein shake or two.

@PRINCESS2218 - I've attached some information that my surgeon's office gave me when I began preparing for surgery. I hope it will help you with some ideas, and others who may not have received similar information from their surgeon's office.

Best to all who are learning this new way of life -- feeding our new tummies

GASTRIC SLEEVE INFORMATION - Generic.doc

@LJDavenport: I didn't have much of an appetite for a few months after surgery, but did have cravings - mostly for some salad and highly seasoned food of any variety. I made sure that my food choices fit the parameters of my plan and were high Protein, otherwise, I couldn't meet my daily protein goal. 1/2 to 3/4 cup is still about all I can eat at a meal so I make sure I enjoy what I'm eating. It's still hard to get in a lot of veggies and a little bit of fruit each day. I still supplement my protein intake with a daily protein shake or two.

@@PRINCESS2218 - I've attached some information that my surgeon's office gave me when I began preparing for surgery. I hope it will help you with some ideas, and others who may not have received similar information from their surgeon's office.

Best to all who are learning this new way of life -- feeding our new tummies

Thank you so much MrsSugarbabe.

By the way love the name. It's been a very difficult first week so far, I think more out frustration if any. But I do know in the end it will be worth it. Thank you for the information once again.

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So glad to know that I am not the only one having cravings!! The first thing I thought about after getting home from surgery was steak and mashed potatoes and now 2 1/2 weeks out I am craving mexican food I guess I just thought my cravings for food would just magically disappear after the surgery Glad someone said after a month their cravings went away because sorry but beef broth and refried Beans is not exactly what my tummy is craving but will have to do for now ;P

I had the steak and salad cravings. I cheat with the dark chocolate. I just let a piece melt in my mouth.

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I'm on my 5th day post gastric sleeve & have cravings too. I guess are brains still long for our pre op lifestyles of being able to eat rich food at all times. The surgery was done to the stomach not the brain. Our brains are pretty much the same as always.

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I'm on my 5th day post gastric sleeve & have cravings too. I guess our brains still long for our pre op lifestyles of being able to eat rich food at all times. The surgery was done to the stomach not the brain. Our brains are pretty much the same as always.

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No real cravings. I feel like I had tons pre op and I satisfied every single last one of them lol. Anyways I am about 2 weeks (16 days) post op and since being on purees I am experimenting with foods I shouldn't be.

I went to Buffalo wild wings and ordered the naked grilled tenders. I ate one. It settled in pretty well no complications. Later we went to Red lobster and I had crab legs. No issues.

I don't cook often. So my husband and I enjoy eating out. He bought Snacks for the hotel room (we're out of town) smart pop white cheddar popcorn. Mmmmm so what did I do. Several hours had passed since dinner. I got one of the 8 oz cofee cups and filled it half way. It seemed to do fine but I woke up the next morning feeling as if something was stuck.

Could've been the popcorn? Was delicious but very uncomfortable afterwards. I shouldn't have eaten it. I see how it is very important to stay on track with the the plan not only for compliance but to establish discipline and achieve success.

I don't think I will be successful at achieving weightloss if I try to get away with eating smart pop popcorn at every opportunity. Had That gone well, I probably would've. I don't even want to try again.

Lesson learned for many other foods to come. Time to take full advantage of this golden period help the tool help me.